FISSN

What is the FISSN?

FISSN

The FISSN stands for Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. It designates those individuals who have outstanding contributions to the goals and objectives of ISSN and the field of sports nutrition in general.

What is the purpose of earning the Fellow status of ISSN?

• To acknowledge professional achievement and service to ISSN
• To encourage continued professional development and service to ISSN

What are the objectives of the Fellowship Program?

• To acknowledge distinguished professional achievement in research and/or service in the field of sports nutrition
• To acknowledge distinguished service to the ISSN
• To encourage continued service to ISSN in a leadership role

What are the requirements for Fellow Status?

• Have received a diploma (at least a M.S./M.A. level, preferably doctorate from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields: Medicine, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Health, Physical Education, or Related Biological Science.
• Terminal Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., M.D., D.O., etc.) applicants can apply for Fellow status after three consecutive years of membership.
• Master's Degree applicants can apply for Fellow status after four consecutive years of membership.
• Have demonstrated contributions to sports nutrition through research or service.
• Distinguished service in sports nutrition for a minimum of two years, which may include: Team sports nutritionist, teaching sports nutrition at the college level, non-refereed publications in popular press magazines on sports nutrition.
• Publication of at least three papers as first author on a sports nutrition topic in viable peer-reviewed journals.
• Book or book chapter publication related to sports nutrition.
• Perform at least five presentations at international and/or national conferences on relevant sports nutrition topics.
• Show record of service to ISSN.

• Shall have attended at least three national meetings of the ISSN within four years.
• Shall have submitted current curriculum vitae which details your professional involvement in the field of sports nutrition and educational background. 
• Must have recommendation letters from at least two Fellows of ISSN.

What is the process for advancement to Fellow Status?

The process for advancement to Fellow status involves the following steps:

• The candidate files an application with ISSN any time during the year.

• The ISSN headquarters will review the application to ensure that all required materials are included (Complete a checklist to ensure all materials are submitted).

• The Fellowship Committee evaluates applications based on the submission package, and makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors concerning advancement. The final evaluation is the responsibility of the Board of Directors.

How do you maintain Fellow Status?

• Must attend at least one ISSN annual meeting within a three year period.

• Must provide consistent support of the goals and objectives of the ISSN.

How do I apply for the FISSN?

All applicants are required to submit via email the following:
• 1. There is a $99 application fee that is to be paid to 'ISSN'; please mail it to the following address and note that it is for the FISSN application: ISSN, c/o Maelu Fleck , 600 Pembrook Drive, Woodland Park, CO 80863).
• 2. Submit curriculum vita and provide the information required below. 
• 3. Submit two letters of recommendation from current Fellows.  Have these sent directly from the individual writing the letter to Dr. Jeff Stout. jrstout@ou.edu  

International Society of Sports Nutrition Application for Fellow

Please provide the following information on a separate document.  If information is on CV, please state see CV for information

Email all of your material to:  jrstout@ou.edu  (Letters of recommendation can also be emailed)

Name:

Highest Degree Earned (to be awarded is not sufficient):

Date Received:

Year joined ISSN

ISSN National Meetings attended in the last five yearsPlease list location and date.

List the two ISSN Fellows who are writing recommendations on your behalf. Have letters of recommendation emailed to Dr. Stout.

Education (List most recent degree first):

Institution(s)/Degree/Date

Post-Graduate Experiences, Special Certifications, etc.

Experience/Date

Professional Experience

Service to the International Society of Sports Nutrition.  Service to sports nutrition science is required of all ISSN Fellow candidates in order to be eligible for advancement.  In the event that a candidate does not have service to ISSN then exceptional service to the broader sports nutrition community will be considered. Please list service (ISSN) and years. (Please provide documentation).

Research

List your professional publications, including at least two that are first author listed and have been published in viable peer-reviewed journals. List authors, title, journal, volume, pages, and year. Attach three reprints (or copies) of two scientific publications which best represent your work, where you are the first author listed.

Service

Describe your clinical and/or professional practice involving sports nutrition. Provide an estimate of the number of hours-spent working in sports nutrition and the percentage of your total time spent in sports nutrition practice.

After reviewing the Purpose and Objectives of the Fellow program, describe in 100 words or less why you would like to be an ISSN Fellow and why you should be approved for advancement to Fellow status.

If advanced to Fellowship in ISSN, specifically how do you intend to display your dedication to the goals and long-range activities of ISSN? For example, on which Committees would you like to serve? How might you best serve regionally. Be as specific as possible.