FACEP
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
FACEP stands for Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Designation for emergency physicians recognized by ACEP after meeting criteria for board certification, years of membership and professional contributions. It appears after the degree in signatures and directories, as in "MD, FACEP".
Example: Medical director, MD, FACEP, emergency department and EMS.
Usage notes
ACEP was founded in 1968 and helped establish emergency medicine as a recognized specialty in 1979. Fellowship requires continuous membership and activity in areas such as teaching, research or leadership. ACEP publishes clinical policies on common emergency conditions.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.