Members may make application for advancement in the Guild at any time when they believe that they have achieved the level of mastery required of a higher level of membership.

Master Teachers will assess candidates for advancement using the process and mechanisms established by the Master Teachers for the demonstration of competence.

Apprentice:  Membership will terminate three years after graduation from residency unless the Apprentice has achieved faculty rank at the Assistant Professor level or above, and he/she shows continued commitment to the teaching programs of NEOUCOM and is making progress toward the Fellow level.

Fellow:  Fellows are encouraged, but not required, to advance to the Master level.