AHCS Honorary Fellows
We are delighted to announce that Stage 1 of the Honorary Fellowships 2025 is now open.
Kindly see below for links to the Guidance and Nomination documentation regarding the 2025 process.
We set up our Honorary Fellowships in 2016 to recognise the work, vision, support and input individuals who have supported us in our development and growth, in one or more of the below key areas:
- To the formation, development, running or ideals and standards of the AHCS.
- To the promotion and development of key aspects of Healthcare Science.
- In areas relating to Healthcare Science and your help in promoting the professions and raising public awareness of Healthcare Science
- In providing excellence in UK healthcare in your capacity as Presidents of Royal Colleges, medical journalists, civil servants, manufacturers, etc.
Nominations are received and reviewed by the Honorary Fellows Nominations Group and their recommendations submitted to the Professional Council for approval.
Eligibility criteria for an individual to be considered for Honorary Fellowship are an outstanding contribution:
a) To the formation, development and operation of the AHCS and/or
b) To the development and delivery of Healthcare Science in the UK. International nominations can be considered if the contribution has influenced the delivery of healthcare science in the UK and/or
c) To the significant promotion within the profession and/or in raising public awareness of the contribution of Healthcare Science in the UK and/or
d) By individuals who have worked for the AHCS, either as staff members or in a voluntary capacity.
Due to the involvement of the AHCS Professional Bodies Council, Honorary Fellowship is not available to any current members of the Professional Bodies Council. Former members of the Professional Bodies Council may be nominated after stepping down from the Council.
