1. Recommendation letters from two current fellows. (Renewing/Reinstating Fellows do not need letters of recommendation)
2. Board certification by ABPD.
3. At least five consecutive years of AAPD Active Member membership (Post Pediatric Dentistry Residency).
4. One-time application fee of $200
5. All new fellows must score 20 points or higher for consideration.

Each FAAPD activity is assessed with its own maximum point score to help determine candidates’ acceptance into the program.

A new candidate must earn points in at least three out of four categories with a maximum of 12 points per category. Points are assigned to the different accomplishments in these categories so that it is fair and equal for all members. Only activities going back five years from the date of the application will be considered with the exception of published research articles that can go back up to 10 years. If a candidate serves on more than one council for the same organization or has attended multiple annual meetings, points can be awarded for each activity. 

Fellows must renew every five years and must attain 15 points to maintain fellow status. Fellows must attain points from two different areas with a maximum of 12 points in each category plus a $100 renewal fee.

Fellows with a lapsed membership may reinstate with the same requirements as a renewal plus a $200 reinstatement fee.

• AAPD State Unit meeting within the last 5 years (1 point per meeting)
• AAPD District Unit meeting within the last 5 years (2 points per meeting)
• AAPD meeting within the last 5 years (3 points per meeting )
• Serving on a council or committee in a state or district unit (2 points per year)
• Serving on a AAPD/AAPD Foundation council or committee in AAPD (4 points per year)
• Chair of a council or committee in a state or district unit (4 points per year)
• Chair of a council or committee in AAPD/AAPD Foundation (6 points per year)
• State or District Board of Trustee or Executive Committee (6 points per year)
• AAPD Board of Trustees or Executive Committee (8 points per year)
• AAPD Foundation Board of Trustee or Executive committee (8 points per year)
• AAPD Editorial Board (4 points per year)
• Leadership Institute (6 points for full 3 year program)
• Advanced Leadership Institute (4 points)
• Public Policy Advocate (2 points per year)
• Dental Home Day (2 points per year)
• Grant Reviewer - Access to Care Grants (2 points per year)
• Present to an AAPD Predoctoral Chapter about AAPD (1 point per presentation)
• AAPD Mentor (3 points per year)

• Leadership in ABPD, COD (Officers - 4 points; Other – 2 points)
• Leadership Roles Organized Dentistry such as ADA, AGD, HDA, AAO, ADEA,  AAE, AAP, etc (Officer - 4 points; Committee/other - 2 points per year)
• ABPD Mentor Program (3 points per year)
• Board Examiner (NERB, ADEC) (3 points per year)
• ABPD Examiner (3 points per year)
• ABPD QE/OCE/ROC-P  Test  question writer (3 points per year)
• State Dental Board Examiner (3 points per year)
• State Dental Association involvement (Leadership role - 3 points; Committee member – 1 point)
• Local Dental Society involvement (Leadership role - 3 points; Committee member –1 point)
• Expert Witness (1 point )
• Advisory Community Examiner (3 point per year)
• State sedation examiner (3 points per year)
• CODA site visitor (1 point per visit)
• Leadership Training from other dental organizations (2 points per program) 

• Publishing of articles as the first author (6 points) or co-author (3 points)
• Service as an attending in a hospital /dental school/FQHC-3 years (3 points)
• Service as a full-time faculty (4 points) or part-time faculty (2 points)
• Participate in AAPD Journal CE Program (1 point)
• Manuscript Review (1 point/manuscript reviewed)
• Review grants for a non-AAPD organization (3 points per year
• Presentation to a residency program or dental school (1 point per presentation
• Presenting at dental meetings (1 point per hour of presentation)
• Advisory Board Membership to local community college's Dental Assisting Program ( 2 points per year)
• Lecture local residency or predoc program (1 point presentation)
• Presenting to allied health professionals (1 point per presentation)

• Volunteering at Head Start Program (2 points)
• Volunteering at health fairs, Give Kids a Smile (2 points)
• Volunteering at a Community Health Center (2 points)
• Serving on a School Board (1 point)
• Dental-related mission trip - international  (5 points)
• Dental-related mission trip - domestic (3 points)
• Presenting at a study club, parent and caregiver club, pediatrician's office, allied health professional, school presentation, or community meeting (1 point)
• Leadership in a community service organization (i.e. Girl/Boy Scouts) (2 points)
• Volunteer for a community service project (1 point per project 
• Host a student for shadowing experience (1 point per student)