Becoming a Fellow of ABCT

Becoming a Fellow of ABCT recognizes sustained and outstanding contributions to the field of behavioral and cognitive therapies. Members of the Fellows Committee will describe the process for becoming a Fellow and share a little of what it means to them to be a Fellow of the organization. The panel will also share the vision of the committee for greater inclusion of members from traditionally underrepresented groups in becoming Fellows as well as in serving on the Fellows Committee. The ultimate goal of the panel is to provide information to encourage those members meeting eligibility criteria to apply for Fellow status, and to de-mystify the process. There are several areas in which sustained and outstanding contributions can be determined, including clinical practice; education and training; advocacy/policy/public education; dissemination/implementation; research; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sustained and outstanding contributions in one or more of these areas qualify for consideration for Fellow status.

Outline
1. Antonette Zeiss - Overview – 5 minutes
a. History of Fellows Committee
b. “Outstanding and sustained accomplishments” basis of Fellow status; cannot just be doing one’s job well or service to ABCT
c. Six areas in which one could demonstrate excellence (only 1 area needed): Clinical practice; Education and training; Advocacy/policy/public education; Dissemination/implementation; Research; Diversity, equity, and inclusion

2. Maureen Whittal – Yearly round and finding information - 10 minutes
a. Serving on the Fellows Committee, process of application and decision
b. Applying for Fellow status – dates
c. Review process and final decisions on Fellow status
d. Obtaining information: tBT stories and announcements; website

3. J Gayle Beck – Developing a strong application - 15 minutes
a. Determining area(s) in which to demonstrate excellence – operationalizing “sustained and outstanding” contributions.
b. Selecting writers for letters of recommendation; help the Fellows Committee can offer
c. Strong letters – use info on the website to emphasize areas of outstanding and sustained achievement
d. Strong self-statement

4. Christopher Martell – Diversity, equity, and inclusion - 10 minutes
a. Using this category to apply for Fellow status
b. Encouraging a higher number of Fellow applications from diverse ABCT membership, on multiple dimensions – importance of this and ideas on how to accomplish it
c. Exploring an equitable process of application review

A question and answer period will follow the presentations
This session does not qualify for continuing education credit.