MISSION

​To uphold the highest professional standards in clinical histocompatibility and immunogenetics through rigorous certification programs, comprehensive competency verification, and a sustained commitment to excellence in laboratory quality and evidence-based clinical practice.

PURPOSE

The American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) is affiliated with the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) operating as a function of ASHI’s Professional Standards Division to:

• Evaluate the education, training and experience of doctoral professionals in the field of histocompatibility and immunogenetics for eligibility to take its professional examinations .
• Evaluate all submitted documentation including case portfolios, statements from the mentoring director, and letters of recommendation for all prospective candidate directors and candidate technical supervisors.
• Approve proposed didactic, research, and clinical schedules for individual trainees or detailed plans for permanent director training fellowship programs.
• Evaluate scientific content of continuing educational activities for relevance and quality
• Review submitted applications for non-doctoral candidates to determine appropriate eligibility of CHA, CHT, and CHS candidates.
• Develop and administer professional credentialing exams for doctoral (fellow) and non-doctoral (CHA, CHT and CHS) candidates.
• Evaluate and accredit director training programs.