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The Academy of Health Information Professionals

Hints for a Successful Academy Portfolio

To top of page Pre-Application Hints

  • Review the requirements for your membership level at least once per year. If you are applying at the Senior or Distinguished level, review the professional association/MLA point requirements. If you do not have these points, make plans to earn them.
  • Create a folder for your portfolio. As you earn points, place documentation in the folder.

To top of page Application Hints 

  • Use the most current materials possible, available from the academy Web site.
  • Take advantage of the downloadable forms for use with a word-processor.
  • Read instructions carefully, especially the requirements for point distributions for the level at which you are applying. If you have questions, contact MLA headquarters.
  • Make sure the activities you are documenting have occurred (or were completed) in the five years covered by the portfolio.
  • Make sure you send the appropriate supporting documentation.
  • Please make sure your name is on each supporting document. Highlight your name on pages from programs and officer or committee lists.
  • Document a few more points than necessary. If there is a problem with some of the points you've claimed, you'll have extra points as a cushion.
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