Member Advancement

You’ve got dedication and expertise — get the advanced status you’ve earned. Be recognized as an elite contributor to HIMSS and the global health tech community by becoming an advanced HIMSS member.

HIMSS member advancement

Advanced members enjoy a variety of benefits, including industry recognition, HIMSS Global Health Conference perks and HIMSS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee eligibility. Eligibility for advanced membership is based on professional capability, experience, leadership and service. Life and Life Fellow members are recognized for their service to HIMSS for 30 (or more) consecutive years.


Discover the benefits of being an advanced member and see how to qualify today.

  • Advanced member levels

    • Senior Member (SHIMSS)
    • Fellow Member (FHIMSS)
    • Life Member (LHIMSS)
    • Life Fellow Member (LFHIMSS)

  • Senior and fellow member advancement application requirements

    • Current job description
    • Organizational chart, with position circled
    • Proof of highest degree, if applicable
    • Proof of current certification credential, if applicable
    • Letter of recommendation from current HIMSS Fellow (if applying for Fellow)
    • Letter of recommendation from CxO (optional)

Life and Life Fellow member advancement application

Life members are considered the most elite members of HIMSS. To apply for Life or Life Fellow status, write a letter referencing your 30 years of service and desire to advance and email it to advancement@himss.org.

Recognizing HIMSS advanced members

HIMSS is proud to honor our advanced members, who have provided substantial dedication and their expertise to the field of health tech. View our lists of senior members, fellow members, life members and life fellow members.

Need help? Email us at advancement@himss.org