Become an Associate Fellow
Associate Fellowship of the College recognises your enhanced knowledge and skills, and demonstrates your commitment to lifelong learning and the highest levels of patient care. As an Associate Fellow, you join the College as a senior member, on your pathway to Fellowship, and you will have the opportunity for ceremonial admission by the College President at one of our prestigious Fellows’ Receptions.
Recognised as an Enhanced Practitioner on the College’s Career Pathway, your professional standing is marked with the use of the postnominals AssocFCGDent.
To apply for admission to Associate Fellowship of the College:
If you are not already a member
- Register and pay online for the first year’s fee for an Associate Fellow at cgdent.uk/join
- Upload evidence that you hold a recognised postgraduate qualification to our Evidence & Qualifications portal
You must complete both steps for your application to be considered.
If you have been admitted to membership already
- Register to upgrade your membership.
- Upload evidence that you hold a recognised postgraduate qualification to our Evidence & Qualifications portal
Criteria for Associate Fellowship
Associate Fellowship is open to all dental professionals. You are eligible if you meet the criteria for Associate Membership, AND you have at least five years’ experience in practice, and meet the requirements of any one of the College’s five Fellowship domains.
Membership fee
We offer concessions on our membership fees in some circumstances and if you are a UK taxpayer, you may be able to claim tax relief on your fees.
To join online, you will need to have ready:
- Photos or scans of the required registration and/or award certificate(s). You don’t need to upload evidence of GDC registration.
- Bank details to set up your payment arrangements
If you have any queries about our membership types, which membership is right for you, how to upgrade or how to apply, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Benefits to support your career
Joining us gives you access to a range of professional benefits including the use of post-nominals, inclusion on our searchable Member Register and free subscription to our renowned, peer-reviewed journal, Primary Dental Journal – learn more.
Not sure Associate Fellowship is right for you? View our other membership types to find the level that reflects your professional standing.
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