International Society of Travel MedicineISTM Fellows Program
Every two years during the CISTMs, the ISTM will bestow a life-long ISTM Fellows credential to those…
ISTM members in good standing who demonstrate outstanding contributions to travel medicine and the ISTM · Applications are due by 11:59 PM EDT (UTC-04:00) Monday, 2 November 2026. Fellows are inducted every two years during the CISTMs.
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professionals who meet the majority of the criteria identified below.
The program will be administered by the ISTM Special Recognitions Committee (SRC).
Candidates applying to be accepted will be required to submit a completed application form, an up-to-date, full-length curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of support from others in the field of travel medicine. At least one of the three letters of support must be provided by a current ISTM Fellow.
ISTM Fellows will be acknowledged during the biennial CISTM where they will receive a certificate suitable for framing that acknowledges this life-long status and a lapel pin.
ISTM Fellows will be entitled to use the credential, Fellow of the ISTM (FISTM). They will be recognized regularly in ISTM publications, on the ISTM website, in the Global Travel Medicine Clinic Directory, and at the ISTM Conferences (CISTMs) with a special ribbon for their badge and acknowledgement in the program materials.
Questions
Who may self-apply for Fellow status?
ISTM members in good standing may self-apply for Fellow status, or a current Fellow can provide the complete application on behalf of a member.
How many letters of support are required?
Candidates applying to be accepted will be required to submit a completed application form, an up-to-date, full-length curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of support from others in the field of travel medicine. At least one of the three letters of support must be provided by a current ISTM Fellow.
Can applicants who are denied reapply?
Applicants who are denied advancement to Fellow status may appeal directly to the Executive Board via the Executive Director, Whitney A. Mathews Alexander. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply as often as they wish.
Details
- Who
- ISTM members in good standing who demonstrate outstanding contributions to travel medicine and the ISTM
- When
- Applications are due by 11:59 PM EDT (UTC-04:00) Monday, 2 November 2026. Fellows are inducted every two years during the CISTMs.
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CTH® ExaminationThe program recognizes professionals who have demonstrated expertise in the unique body of knowledge associated with travel medicine care and consultation.Global Clinic DirectoryISTM Member Clinics offer pre-travel immunizations, counseling and medicines to help protect those traveling internationally. Most clinics also provide care to travelers if needed upon return.
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