（１）■Activity of Credentials/Membership Committee since July 2017

Since July 2017

• Reviewed 6 application forms for FACP advancement and judged the applicants’ qualifications.

• The three new fellows were approved for election by the Credentials Committee in November:

Junya Ako, MD FACP

Yasuaki Hayashino, MD FACP

Takahiko Tsutsumi, MD FACP

• Modified the qualification requirements for Resident/Fellow Members and Student Members to be adapted to Japanese medical schools and training system

 

（２）■Credentials/Membership Committee

• Review application forms for FACP advancement and judge the applicants’ qualifications by online.

• Respond to queries from members and board of ACP Japan Chapter regarding membership in collaboration with secretary.

 

Eiji SHINYA, MD PhD FACP

Chair, Credentials/Membership Committee, ACP Japan Chapter