Resources for Pursuing ACMPE Fellowship
Everything you need to earn your Fellowship in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE):
Fellowship planning tool
Set your course and make a plan to meet the Fellowship requirements using the Fellowship Planning Tool. The tool is an interactive document that demonstrates the steps required to obtain Fellowship and lists resources available along the way. Get started on the path to Fellowship today. 
Fellowship Mentor Program
Get one-on-one guidance, assistance and support through the Fellowship process by requesting a Fellowship mentor.
Your mentor is a Fellow who serves on the ACMPE Professional Papers Committee and has experience working with authors, including assistance with topic development, drafting an outline, critiquing and editing submissions.
Fellowship mentors can help you as you start your Fellowship journey. They can assist with:
- Deciding between writing a professional paper or three case studies
- Identifying options for topics
- Conceptualizing and organizing a clear and comprehensive approach to the development of an outline or manuscript
Fellowship mentors can also assist you if you’re having difficulty with the Fellowship requirement by identifying and working through problem areas and helping you understand revisions requested by the ACMPE Professional Papers Committee.
Request a Fellowship mentor today.
Fellowship submission checklists
Use the ACMPE professional paper and case study checklists to make sure you include all necessary information in your paper outline(s) or case study outline(s) and manuscript(s). The checklists contain elements that the ACMPE Professional Papers Committee looks for when reviewing paper or case study submissions.
Sample outline submissions
View sample paper and case study outlines written by ACMPE Fellows. These submissions follow the correct format and contain all the required elements. Use these as a guide for what should be included in an outline.
ACMPE Professional Papers Committee Feedback
The ACMPE Professional Papers Committee provides valuable feedback on your outline and manuscript submissions. The submission process is interactive and developmental. Committee members provide direction to improve your work. Incorporating the committee's feedback into your paper or case study is integral in the acceptance of your outline or manuscript on your next submission.
Research Help
You can search the MGMA-ACMPE Web site to find, previously approved papers and case studies written by Fellows. Members can also access more than 100 health care publications using EBSCO Health Business Full TEXT.
Writing Aids
The following resources provide information about endnotes and bibliographies, as well as the rules of word use and punctuation.
Agnes, Michael (Editor), "Webster's New World College Dictionary." 4th Ed. Revised. Foster City, Calif. IDG Books Worldwide Inc. 2000 (ISBN: 0-02-863118-8)
Strunk, William Jr. and White, E.B., "The Elements of Style." 4th Ed. Needham Heights, Mass.: Allyn & Bacon, 1999 (ISBN: 0-205-30902-X)
Turabian, Kate L., "A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations." 6th Ed. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1996 (ISBN: 0-226-81627-3)
ACMPE Forum Program
Support and guidance throughout the Fellowship process are provided via a select network of ACMPE credentialed professionals in each MGMA state organization. Find an ACMPE Forum representative near you.
ACMPE Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management
The Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management is the primary resource for those seeking to assess and develop their abilities in this profession. The body of knowledge can help you to brainstorm topic ideas based on the eight knowledge domains.
Workshop: Pathway to Fellowship: Earning the FACMPE Designation *
This workshop provides an overview of the requirements for Fellowship in ACMPE. You will participate in a series of exercises to get started on your professional paper or case studies. A topic development exercise will assist you in brainstorming (you are encouraged to bring any topic ideas you may have). The outline evaluation exercise will illustrate the grading process and help you avoid the common pitfalls in developing an outline.
* Additional resource at a discounted member price.