AST FAST Program

1. AST Membership Criteria
   1. Membership for a minimum of 5 years
   2. Membership dues paid in full for year of FAST application


2. AST Meeting Attendance, demonstrated by attending 3 or more of the following meetings in the last 5 years:
   1. American Transplant Congress (ATC)
   2. World Transplant Congress (WTC)
   3. Cutting Edge of Transplantation (CEoT)
   4. Fellows Symposium on Transplantation
   5. International Transplantation Science Meeting (ITS)


3. AST Service is a critical criterion in considering FAST designation. Applicants should demonstrate service to the AST through a leadership position within the Society or substantiated participation in a COP or committee as described in a). Individual contributions as described in category b) will strengthen an application but are not sufficient in isolation.
   1. AST leadership contribution includes:
      1. AST Board of Directors
      2. Verified, sustained service on an AST advisory council, committee, Community of Practice (COP), or task force or workgroup within a COP
         1. Leadership positions include the Chair, Co-Chair, or Member of the Executive Committee
         2. Participating in or leading a new project or initiative at the COP level and substantiated by the committee or COP Chair/Co-Chair
   2. AST individual contribution includes:
      1. In AST publishing for the American Journal of Transplantation or Clinical Transplantation:
         1. Leadership position such as Editor-in-chief, deputy editor, editorial board member
         2. Reviewer of 10 or more manuscripts in the last 3 years
      2. Reviewer for American Transplant Congress (ATC) or World Transplant Congress (WTC) for 3 or more of the last 5 years

Commitment to the Field of Transplantation
The applicant must fulfill 3 of 5

1. Documentation of board certification (if a physician or surgeon in clinical practice), or documentation of achieving a terminal academic degree or other top-level certification/qualification appropriate for the applicant’s area of expertise
2. Documentation of a history of grant support funding from Federal entities, societies, industry, or foundations
3. Documentation of body of high-quality scholarly work published in peer-reviewed journals related to the field of transplantation
4. Documentation of public service, such as service to the community related to transplantation or; service on the UNOS Board or committees, NKF Board or committees, or another patient advocacy organization in the field of transplantation
5. Submission of one additional letter from a person in a supervisory role documenting a significant contribution and commitment to instruction/teaching on the local, state, or national level in transplantation, which may include teaching in a fellowship program or lecturing in the field of transplantation to a professional or lay audience

Additional Requirements

1. Submission of two letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's commitment to the AST and leadership in the field of transplantation.
   1. One letter from AST leadership (Board member, COP/Committee Chair or Co-Chair) or from a previously elected Fellow that clearly documents why the applicant is worthy of the designation
   2. One letter of support from any AST member in good standing
2. Submission of curriculum vitae
3. Payment of a one-time $195 non-refundable application fee

Selection Process

Applications will be screened by AST staff for completion. The FAST Selection Committee will make a recommendation for action, for approval by the AST Board of Directors. The FAST Selection Committee reserves the right to defer induction for one year if an unusually large number of qualified applicants are supported in a given year. Applicants can expect to receive an update on their application in March 2024.

Unsuccessful applicants may submit additional supporting material for re-review during the next application cycle without paying an additional fee. Please note, updated letters of recommendation must be acquired for consideration.

Recognition

• Induction during the American Transplant Congress (ATC)
• Use of the FAST designation
• FAST certificate
• FAST lapel pin
• AST fleece jacket
• Listing on the AST website
• Announcement in the AST eNews