Application Form for Reinstatement of Fellowship Status
Requirements for Reinstatement as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry
All applicants for reinstatement of Fellowship must have been a full member of CSCC and Fellow of CACB in good standing for the 3 years preceding suspension and able to document required continuing education credits to meet the Professional Development rules and guidelines in effect at the time of reinstatement application.
All applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Possess Certification in Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry as issued by the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (CACB)/Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (CSCC).
- Possess a Specialist Certificate in Clinical Biochemistry issued by the Ordre des Chemistes du Quebec (OCQ) since 2000.
- Possess Fellowship in Medical Biochemistry, be a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in good standing, and work in the field of Medical Biochemistry.
- Must have successfully completed a two (or more) year accredited Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry training program and be a doctoral certified member or Fellow of an approved Foreign Academy of Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry1 and be successful in the CACB Oral examination.
1 Currently acceptable designations are Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (DABCC) or Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists in Clinical Pathology (FRCPath from US, UK or Australia).
Instructions on Applying for Reinstatement of Fellowship Status
- Complete the application form.
- All applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae and documentation of continuing education for the previous 5 years.
- Applicants applying under categories 2 – 4 must also submit diplomas, certificates, continuing education credits and degrees relating to Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry.
- The application must be signed by the applicant. Signature on the application form will be taken as affirmation that the credentials listed are correct.
- Validation Fees: This once-only fee must accompany the application: CDN $200 + the provincial tax where you reside (see below):
Province | Provincial tax rate | |
AB, BC, SK, MB | 5% | GST |
ON | 13% | HST |
NS | 14% | HST |
NB, NL, PE | 15% | HST |
QC | 14.975% | GST/QST |
Outside Canada | 0% | HST |
Note: Only the Board of the Academy can award the reinstatement of Fellowship status.
If you have any queries, please contact CSCC Head Office: info@cscc.ca