The Fellow of the American Society of Transplantation (FAST) designation recognizes those members who have demonstrated both an exceptional commitment to the field of transplantation, as well as outstanding service to the American Society of Transplantation (AST). The designation does not alter a member's rights within the Society, nor does it represent any type of clinical certification. The designation is honorary and is open to all members of the AST in good standing.
Congratulations to our 2026 FAST Designees! View the full list of this year's Fellows of the AST here.
FAST Designees of 2026 have been notified. FAST Applications for next year will open in Fall 2026.
| Deadlines | |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Fall 2026 |
| Application Closes | Winter 2027 |
| Notifications | Spring 2027 |
FAST Application Requirements
AST Membership Criteria
- Membership for a minimum of 5 years
- Membership dues paid in full for year of FAST application
AST Meeting Attendance
Demonstrated by attending 3 or more of the following meetings in the last 5 years:
- American Transplant Congress (ATC)
- World Transplant Congress (WTC)
- Cutting Edge of Transplantation (CEoT)
- Fellows Symposium on Transplantation
- International Transplantation Science Meeting (ITS)
AST Service
Service to the Society 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 (1). Individual contributions as described in category (2) will strengthen an application but are not sufficient in isolation.
- AST leadership contribution includes:
- AST Board of Directors
- Verified, sustained service on an AST advisory council, committee, Community of Practice (COP), or task force or workgroup within a COP
- Leadership positions include the Chair, Co-Chair, or Member of the Executive Committee
- Participating in or leading a new project or initiative at the COP level and substantiated by the committee or COP Chair/Co-Chair
- AST individual contribution includes:
- In AST publishing for the American Journal of Transplantation or Clinical Transplantation:
- Leadership position such as Editor-in-chief, deputy editor, editorial board member
- Reviewer of 10 or more manuscripts in the last 3 years
- Reviewer for American Transplant Congress (ATC) or World Transplant Congress (WTC) for 3 or more of the last 5 years
- In AST publishing for the American Journal of Transplantation or Clinical Transplantation:
Commitment to the Field of Transplantation
The applicant must fulfill 3 of 5
- 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
- Documentation of a history of grant support funding from Federal entities, societies, industry, or foundations
- Documentation of body of high-quality scholarly work published in peer-reviewed journals related to the field of transplantation
- 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
- 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
- Letters of Recommendation
- Required: 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, addressing commitment to AST and leadership in the field of transplantation
- Required: Letter from any AST member in good standing, addressing commitment to AST and leadership in the field of transplantation
- Required only for COP workgroup service: Letter from COP Chair or Co-Chair detailing leadership service in COP project or initiative
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- $225 fee
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