Special Notice – Fellowship Exam & FIACLE Status

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Fellowship Exam and FIACLE status information

For members considering sitting this year’s Fellowship Examination, please note the following points about the process:

• The exam is exclusively available to IACLE members
• A successful outcome of the exam qualifies members to apply to become a Fellow of IACLE (FIACLE), provided they have held IACLE membership for at least one year and meet the terms and conditions
• FIACLE status is approved by IACLE’s Board of Directors
• The FIACLE status is valid for three years before a member must apply to renew their status
• This year’s Fellowship Exam will be hosted on IACLETOP, where you can also find helpful resources to assist you in the preparation of the exam 
• The exam is based on the content of the IACLE Contact Lens Course (ICLC)
• Members are encouraged to prepare by completing the Distance Learning Program

For an IACLE member to be awarded Fellow of IACLE (FIACLE) status, they must:

• Have successfully completed the Fellowship Exam
• Hold IACLE membership for at least one year
• Continue to qualify as an IACLE member
• Be a financial member (fees are paid up to date)
• Promote IACLE educational goals and objectives
• Continue to contribute to contact lens education
• Participate in programs that advance contact lens education
• Renew their FIACLE status every three years by completing a ‘Declaration of Participation’ form

To register for the Fellowship Exam, or if you have any further questions, please contact your IACLE Representative.

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