The ABPM members database can store 2 address (mailing and public). The mailing address is for information coming from headquarters to the member and the public address is for those who search our database to “find a doctor”. The public address also has the capacity to store the member’s website on line.
When you have an address change, you may log in to the members dashboard and update your profile. T
American College of Podiatric Medicine (ACPM formerly known as the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Medicine ACFAOM) January 1, 2020.
The ACPM is dedicated to the education and advocacy of podiatric physicians specializing in podiatric medicine. With approximately 1,600 active members, ACPM is the only Specialty Organization affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) that represents the full scope of the medical, orthopedic, and biomechanical aspects of podiatric practice. ACPM advocates for the importance of maintaining thorough scientific knowledge and clinical skills in the biomechanical and medical aspects of podiatric practice.
ACPM is the largest APMA-affiliated specialty college. Founded in 1949 and incorporated in 1951 as the American College of Foot Orthopedists (ACFO), the name was changed in the early 1990’s to better reflect the scope of interest of the membership.
ACPM is a distinct and separate organization from the ABPM. The two organizations serve different purposes within the profession, but on occasion collaborate in areas of mutual interest.
ACPM offers several forms of educational content such as e-Learning POD Program, Expert Lecture Series and online CME Conferences. ACPM also offers member discount pricing on a Review Text which is a great study guide for the Certification Exam and Coding Manual as well as Free Resident and Student Memberships.
More information and applications to join can be found on their website www.acpmed.org
Beyond objective acknowledgement of expertise in a specialty, Board certification confers material advantages in access to healthcare markets such as PPO’s, IPA’s and HMO’s, and is one of several major criteria in the attainment of hospital staff privileging.
Yes, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to revoke a member for the following reasons:
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
End dates are updated in the next 10-year cycle if credentialing requirements are met. An updated certificate will be issued at the end of the 10-year period.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
If you are in the Continuing Certification (CC) process and fail to maintain the requirements, your Diplomate status may be suspended or revoked.
If you are an Emeritus Diplomate prior to 2007, you must take the self-assessment exam by the end of your 10 year-end date. A new certificate will not be generated with a new end date unless the exam is completed.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
No, Lifetime Diplomates are NOT required to enroll in the Continuing Certification (CC) program BUT:
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
Yes, most allopathic boards require continued participation in a Continuing Certification process.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
Upon achieving Board Certification, Diplomates are required to complete an annual Continuing Certification process. Diplomates are also required to pay annual dues.
For more information on the Continuing Certification process, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
No, Diplomates in alternative practice circumstances (e.g. medical administrator, research based, teaching capacities) with little or no patient care activity are still able to meet the requirements of Continuing Certification.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
As of 2007 self-assessment is required of active Diplomates, regardless of age, who hold lifetime certificates (certificates issued prior to 1994) and who are in the 10th year of their re-credentialing cycle.
Lifetime certificate holders may continue to re-credential through the self-assessment examination or may elect to enter the Continuing Certification (CC) process.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
After becoming Board Certified with ABPM, all Diplomates are automatically enrolled into the Continuing Certification (CC) process. The CC fees are included with the annual membership dues. CC fees cover the costs of developing, providing, and administering the Continuing Certification process, which promotes lifelong learning.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
The ABPM does not extend discounted fees for Board Certified members, whether in full-time or part-time practice, with the following exception. Beginning in 2007, Founder and Emeritus members with 25 years of membership or more received a reduction in annual re-registration fees.
End dates are updated in the next 10-year cycle if credentialing requirements are met. An updated certificate will be issued at the end of the 10-year period.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
If a member is no longer deriving income from Podiatry (i.e. retired or inactive) and can provide the Board with documentation to that affect, they may be exempt from paying re-registration fees.
Mastercard, Visa and American Express card payments are accepted. E-checks payments may also be made on your members dashboard.
Annual dues statements are sent out electronically via email in January for the current year and are due by March 15. After March 15th, a $100 late fee will be incurred.
All active Diplomates pay $550 annually, which includes dues and CC fees. Emeritus members enrolled into CC pay $375 annually. Emeritus members who are not enrolled in the CC process pay $175 annually.
Although the Board’s primary functions are conducting national examinations in the specialty of podiatric orthopedics and podiatric medicine and evaluating the ongoing competency of its membership, there are other tasks in which the Board is involved to provide prudent stewardship of the organization and preserve the value of the diplomates’ certificates. Our profession’s size and internal structure compel the major entities associated with it to be involved in other areas essential to the profession’s growth and ongoing success. The ABPM has both a direct responsibility to its members and an indirect responsibility through its input on various national committees working toward the betterment of the profession.
In order to determine whether or not you are eligible to sit for the ABPM Board Examinations, go to our Exam Certification Examination page and click the Am I Eligible? button.
End dates are updated in the next 10-year cycle if credentialing requirements are met. An updated certificate will be issued at the end of the 10-year period.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
Examinations are administered through a network of national testing centers. ABPM will provide contact information to examination candidates on how to schedule their test-center appointment approximately 8 weeks prior to the examination date. Candidates are responsible for scheduling their own examination. Access to the test center location of choice is subject to a given center’s availability.
The board certification examination consists of 125 multiple choice items and 9 clinical scenarios. The clinical scenarios need to be worked through by the candidate. Candidates are provided initial patient information and other relevant clinical material from which to work through the case. Each segment of the case is assigned scoring criteria. As the clinical content varies from case to case the particular scoring criteria, likewise, varies accordingly. The test includes 25 multiple choice items and 1 clinical scenario that are unscored and included for field testing purposes.
The examination subject area content is delineated further in the Subject Outline of the General Examination Information link on the website.
To apply for the board examination, (click here) then click the button under Certification Exam to begin the Board Examination process.
All applicants confirmed to take the examination in the current year will have access to an online study guide and sample questions and will receive information from Board Headquarters on how to access after applications are processed. In addition, the American College of Podiatric Medicine offers a Review Text. Information can be found on their website www.acpmed.org.
You may schedule your appointment by logging into your ABPM Dashboard the Schedule My Exam button and follow the prompts to schedule your examination.
• After scheduling your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email from Pearson that provides additional details, including directions to the test center, instructions on what to bring with you, and other pertinent information.
• Please be aware that appointments are based on the test center’s availability and there is no guarantee that appointments will be available at the center nearest to you.
• If you are having issues finding a seat at your closest Pearson Testing Center, please contact the Pearson Call Center (800) 990-1976.
As of October 2022, the Certification Exam is scored as a single exam composed of two sections (Cases & Didactic). You must pass both sections in one sitting in order to pass the exam.
As of October 2022 you are considered eligible to sit for the Exam for eight years from the date you completed your CPME approved PMSR-36 or PMSR/RRA-36 residency. If you do not attempt the examination in that time period you are no longer eligible. If you attempt to take the Certification Exam during this eight year period and fail, your eligibility period is extended out for an additional 5 years. The maximum eligibility range is therefore 13 years.
Unfortunately, most of the podiatrists who fall into this category are no longer eligible to obtain Board Certification from ABPM. This is due to the confluence of several factors and determinations made both by the ABPM Board of Directors and the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) who recognizes and empowers certifying boards to conduct Board Certification.
CPME 220 regulates how recognized specialty certifying boards may conduct their certification procedures in section 5, stating:
5.2 The specialty board shall require candidates for certification to have successfully completed a minimum of three years of CPME-approved residency training.
This generally means that, presently, the Board can only certify only those podiatric physicians who have completed a 36-month CPME-approved Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PMSR). This regulation was adopted and standardized in 2011 and both recognized certifying boards are required to comply.
The Board of Directors of ABPM has also adopted the following policy regarding Board Eligibility:
19.1 Board Eligibility – Candidates completing a CPME-approved residency program are considered Board Eligible at the conclusion of their final residency year.
19.1.1 Board Eligibility status is granted for a period up to eight (8) years, after which a candidate will no longer be permitted to sit for the examination process. If a candidate attempts certification within the eight (8) year period but does not achieve certification they will be granted an additional five (5) years of eligible status.
Applicants are encouraged to contact Board Headquarters at (315) 498-1588 or admin@podiatryboard.org for official verification of their eligibility status.
Upon achieving Board Certification, Diplomates are required to complete an annual Continuing Certification process. Diplomates are also required to pay annual dues.
For more information on the Continuing Certification process, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements, pass both the didactic and case sections of the Certification Examination and must provide evidence of an active license to practice podiatric medicine to be granted board certified classification.
The following subject areas are tested to determine Board Certified status, along with their approximate proportional representation in the Certification examination.include the blueprint.
Categories may include topics from the blueprint with special considerations in pediatric and geriatric patients. Both local and systemic manifestations of relevant podiatric pathology are assessed.
The Didactic portion, or multiple choice section, is primarily designed to assess a candidate’s breadth of knowledge. The Didactic portion of the examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question is followed by four or more responses, of which there is a single best response available. Key words in the question stem, such as most, least, only, or except are highlighted to facilitate comprehension. There are no questions with responses such as: all of the above; none of the above; or combined responses, e.g. A and C.
The Case Review Section of the Examination consists of a variety of separate clinical scenarios that need to be worked through by the candidate. The clinical scenarios and related questions may involve any of the areas listed in the subjects listed above. Candidates are provided with patient and clinical information from which to work through the case. Each segment of the question is assigned specific scoring criteria, such as an appropriate history and physical examination, requesting appropriate additional laboratory and/or imaging studies, making the proper diagnosis, determining the appropriate treatment plan, etc. The particular scoring requirements of each case vary based on the presented information.
Special accommodations requests can be arranged through ABPM headquarters with proper documentation. You must provide documentation to board headquarters and special accommodations will be arranged with Pearson on an individual basis.
How long am I eligible to sit for the Certification Exam?
As of October 2022 you are considered eligible to sit for the Exam for eight years from the date you completed your CPME approved PMSR-36 or PMSR/RRA-36 residency. If you do not attempt the examination in that time period you are no longer eligible. If you attempt to take the Certification Exam during this eight year period and fail, your eligibility period is extended out for an additional 5 years. The maximum eligibility range is therefore 13 years.
How does passing/failing work for the current Certification Examination?
As of October 2022, the Certification Exam is scored as a single exam composed of two sections (Cases & Didactic). You must pass both sections in one sitting in order to pass the exam. If you fail one part of the exam you must take the entire exam over again the next time it is offered in the Fall. Failing one part of the exam adds a one-time 5 year extension onto your original eight year eligibility period, for a maximum eligibility period of 13 years.
What happens if I passed only one section of the exam that I took prior to October 2022?
If you passed only one section of the exam prior to October 2022, your scores are valid for eight years from your residency graduation date. For example: if you completed residency in 2021, and you attempted and passed only the Cases or Didactic section of the exam, you are eligible until 2029 to pass the remaining part of the exam you failed.
If there is an Examination provided in May, who is eligible to sit for this exam?
The only people eligible to sit for the ABPM examination in May are those who were tested prior to 2022 and have only passed one section.
Applicants who are unable to take our Board Certification examination may request a refund up to 30 days prior to the date of the exam. Refunds are issued on a case-by-case basis for the cost of the exam, minus the $250 non-refundable fee assessed at the time of registration. Applicants who do not request a refund, and who do not appear for any portion of the examination, waive the right to have any of their examination fee refunded.
Test centers are designed to provide a consistent, standardized testing experience in a quiet, distraction-free environment. All centers are designed to provide candidates with the most comfort possible during the examination process. For more information please click (https://home.pearsonvue.com/abpmed).
ABPM is currently working to revise and improve its mobile app for Android and iOS, we expect to be able to release it in July. Current users of the app may retain it on their device. In the meantime, please consult the resources below:
When should I arrive?
What if I arrive late?
What identification will I need?
Exam Structure and Scheduled Breaks
Lodging and Travel
To find out when examination applications are due, check our Board Examination page here.
Annual dues statements are sent out electronically via email in January for the current year and are due by March 15. After March 15th, a $100 late fee will be incurred.
All active Diplomates pay $550 annually, which includes dues and CC fees. Emeritus members enrolled into CC pay $375 annually. Emeritus members who are not enrolled in the CC process pay $175 annually.
Candidates will be furnished examination results on line approximately 6-8 weeks from the examination date, along with an explanation of their results. There is no appeal after the conclusion of the examination. The Board will not discuss the specifics of an individual candidate’s performance for any reason, including, but not limited to, using examination results as a study guide for future needs, etc.
The eight-year eligibility window specified in 19.1.1 allows a reasonable period following the completion of 3-year CPME approved podiatric medicine and surgery residency. The eight-year window exceeds that provided generally by our allopathic and osteopathic colleagues.
Additionally, ABPM’s policy allows those who have yet to obtain specialty certification from the other CPME-recognized certifying board an additional year to consider certification with ABPM and ensure their professional and economic viability. Both eligibility periods are comparable to those offered by our allopathic MD/DO colleagues, including the 24 distinct specialty certifying boards under the American Board of Medical Specialties umbrella.
More recently, ABPM’s Board of Directors has approved an additional 2-3 years due to the training and education impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, provided the candidate reaches out to ABPM to request extra time. Extra time is not approved simply by asking the question, but is only available on a case-by-case basis, only to those whose eligibility may have expired between 2020-2022.
Finally, the ABPM Board of Directors has determined that it cannot now elect to certify some practitioners who are presently outside of the eligibility window while others have been timed out of the process and were denied the opportunity to sit.
From ABMS Standards for Certification of Allopathic and Osteopathic Medicine
GS-3. Each ABMS Member Board will determine criteria for eligibility, including the expiration date for the Board Eligible period. The expiration date must be no fewer than three and no more than seven years following the successful completion of accredited training, and in accordance with the corresponding Member Board requirements, plus time (if any) in practice required by the Member Board for admission to the certifying examination.
Yes, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to revoke a member for the following reasons:
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
The Board of Directors shall establish the annual re-registration fee. Such fee shall be due and payable by February 1st of each calendar year. Annual re-registration fees are due postmarked within 60 days of the date appearing on the first notice. Payments received after that date will incur a late fee determined by the Board.
A. With the exception of individuals noted in section B, an annual re-registration fee (dues payment) is required of all active members, including Founders and Emeritus-Diplomates with 25 or more years of membership are subject to a 50% reduction of their annual re-registration fee. Diplomates granted Emeritus status prior to 2007 are exempt from re-registration fees.
B. A Diplomate who:
a. has completely retired from active practice, or
b. who is not actively deriving any portion of their income from the profession of podiatry
shall not be required to pay re-registration fees but shall continue to be considered a Diplomate. A Diplomate must provide appropriate verification of retirement, inactivity, or disability, to the Board of Directors for their review and approval, following the rules of retirement or life membership qualification of the APMA. Diplomates who are disabled or inactive in podiatry must provide verification of such status to the board on an annual basis.
End dates are updated in the next 10-year cycle if credentialing requirements are met. An updated certificate will be issued at the end of the 10-year period.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
You may contact board headquarters at (310) 375-0700 or send e-mail to admin@ABPMed.org. You may also access all Board of Directors and staff e-mail on our website under the about us tab.
You may order unframed or framed certificates on your dashboard.
A pdf copy is also available on your dashboard.
You may log in to the Dashboard on the ABPM website under the members tab using your member ID as the user name. For security purposes, you are able to reset or create a new password by clicking “forgot password”. An e-mail will be sent to you with instructions on resetting your password and is encrypted in the ABPM database so no one else has access to it. Headquarters staff no longer has access to passwords.
Receipts are generated electronically and copies can also be located on the ABPM members dashboard under “email messages” on the left panel of the dashboard.
You may schedule your appointment after receiving your authorization by logging on to the Pearson website at http://www.pearsonvue.com/abpmed or calling (800) 990-1976. After scheduling your appointment, you will be sent a confirmation that provides additional details, including directions to the test center, instructions on what to bring with you and other pertinent information.
Once revoked, reinstatement is subject to approval by the Board of Directors, and may require a reinstatement fee equivalent to the fee for the current board certification exam in addition to membership dues.
The American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) is recognized by the Specialty Board Review Committee (SBRC), under the authority of the American Podiatric Medical Association. The ABPM began certifying podiatric physicians in the specialty of Podiatric Orthopedics in 1978, and added the additional area of Primary Podiatric Medicine in 1993. Both areas are now included in a single recognized specialty. The examinations are administered annually.
The Board conducts primary source verification of graduation and residency information on each candidate, including the names and locations of the institutions and dates of graduation or completion, in compliance with Council on Podiatric Medical Education standards. State licensing and disciplinary actions are tracked and verified annually.
Effective August 17, 2012 the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine began doing business as (DBA) “The American Board of Podiatric Medicine”. This change is limited only to the name by which the organization is referenced in our communications with the membership and outside organizations, and in connection with primary source verification of a given board qualified or board certified member.
Verifications can be requested on our website under the Credentialers Tab either:
1. Using the HTML Order Form – Complete the verification request electronically paying with a credit card. Once payment is approved, the following applies.
2. Using the PDF Order Form – Print and complete the form requesting verification. Fax the form along with credit card information or mail the form with a check to Board Headquarters.
The following fees apply to verification requests:
Five or fewer verifications: $35.00 each
Six – 10 verifications: $30.00 each
More than 10 verifications: $27.00 each.
Payment must be provided via company checks, MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Requests will not be fulfilled until payment is received.
Yes, most allopathic boards require continued participation in a Continuing Certification process.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
A Diplomate of the ABPM must adhere to the following advertising guidelines:
Only the following statements are acceptable for this purpose:
1. Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
2. Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
3. Certified American Board of Podiatric Medicine
The organization’s initials (ABPM) may be substituted for the full name.
Advertising board qualified classification is prohibited.
Information may be obtained on the Member Dashboard for the ABPM logo and Board Certified logo which may be used on the Diplomates website.
The definitions of membership status are as follows:
1. Active: Engaged in, and deriving income from, the profession of podiatric medicine
a. Traditional – actively involved in direct patient care
b. Atypical – A Diplomate whose career path is atypical (e.g. largely or exclusively administration, education, etc.) and does not meet the criteria for another status.
2. Disabled: Disabled as defined herein means that the member can adequately document a medical disability that precludes their ability to temporarily practice the profession of podiatry for a period not to exceed one year.
3. Retired/Inactive: A member no longer engaged in clinical practice who derives no income from podiatric medicine or can document permanent disability.
4. Suspended: A member who has failed to pay annual re-registration fees by the prescribed deadline
The following subject areas are tested to determine Board Certified status, along with their approximate proportional representation in the Certification examination.include the blueprint.
Categories may include topics from the blueprint with special considerations in pediatric and geriatric patients. Both local and systemic manifestations of relevant podiatric pathology are assessed.
The Didactic portion, or multiple choice section, is primarily designed to assess a candidate’s breadth of knowledge. The Didactic portion of the examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question is followed by four or more responses, of which there is a single best response available. Key words in the question stem, such as most, least, only, or except are highlighted to facilitate comprehension. There are no questions with responses such as: all of the above; none of the above; or combined responses, e.g. A and C.
The Case Review Section of the Examination consists of a variety of separate clinical scenarios that need to be worked through by the candidate. The clinical scenarios and related questions may involve any of the areas listed in the subjects listed above. Candidates are provided with patient and clinical information from which to work through the case. Each segment of the question is assigned specific scoring criteria, such as an appropriate history and physical examination, requesting appropriate additional laboratory and/or imaging studies, making the proper diagnosis, determining the appropriate treatment plan, etc. The particular scoring requirements of each case vary based on the presented information.
A Diplomate is a podiatrist who:
On August 17, 2012, at the Annual Meeting of Members, the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine officially rolled out the new name under which it will be doing business:
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
American College of Podiatric Medicine (ACPM formerly known as the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Medicine ACFAOM) January 1, 2020. The ACPM is dedicated to the education and advocacy of podiatric physicians specializing in podiatric medicine. With approximately 1,600 active members, ACPM is the only Specialty Organization affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) that represents the full scope of the medical, orthopedic, and biomechanical aspects of podiatric practice. ACPM advocates for the importance of maintaining thorough scientific knowledge and clinical skills in the biomechanical and medical aspects of podiatric practice. ACPM is the largest APMA-affiliated specialty college. Founded in 1949 and incorporated in 1951 as the American College of Foot Orthopedists (ACFO), the name was changed in the early 1990’s to better reflect the scope of interest of the membership. ACPM is a distinct and separate organization from the ABPM. The two organizations serve different purposes within the profession, but on occasion collaborate in areas of mutual interest. ACPM offers several forms of educational content such as e-Learning POD Program, Expert Lecture Series and online CME Conferences. ACPM also offers member discount pricing on a Review Text which is a great study guide for the Certification Exam and Coding Manual as well as Free Resident and Student Memberships. More information and applications to join can be found on their website www.acpmed.org
Emeritus: Active members in good standing for 25 consecutive years are subject to reduced annual dues.
As of 2007 self-assessment is required of active Diplomates, regardless of age, who hold lifetime certificates (certificates issued prior to 1994) and who are in the 10th year of their re-credentialing cycle.
Lifetime certificate holders may continue to re-credential through the self-assessment examination or may elect to enter the Continuing Certification (CC) process.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
Please refer to the ABPM Policy Manual under the memers tab of the ABPM website regarding suspension, revocation and process for appeal.
Yes, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to revoke a member for the following reasons:
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
End dates are updated in the next 10-year cycle if credentialing requirements are met. An updated certificate will be issued at the end of the 10-year period.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
The ABPM members database can store 2 address (mailing and public). The mailing address is for information coming from headquarters to the member and the public address is for those who search our database to “find a doctor”. The public address also has the capacity to store the member’s website on line.
Each member (board qualified or certified) has access to their profile by logging in to the dashboard on the ABPM website. Once logged in, members can update addresses, phone numbers, web addresses and access advertising guidelines.
They may also add their website address to public information as well as obtain a logo to use on their website. Please read guidelines closely.
ABPM uses your full, official name in its records. To change your name, or to correct the spelling of your name, you must notify ABPM in writing. ABPM requires a copy of marriage certificate, naturalization papers, court order of name change, etc.) to effect a name change. E-mail or mail all such written notification to our office to headquarters.
ABPM requires your current contact information, including your mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number. Please contact ABPM as soon as possible if any of your addresses change (mailing, email, etc.) as this is our primary means of communicating important information to you. You may update your address, phone number and e-mail online. Log into the ABPM Member Profile section and select “View or Update Member Profile.”
You may use your CME “wallet” for safekeeping.
You are no longer obligated to report CME activities to ABPM.
No, Lifetime Diplomates are NOT required to enroll in the Continuing Certification (CC) program BUT:
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
Upon achieving Board Certification, Diplomates are required to complete an annual Continuing Certification process. Diplomates are also required to pay annual dues.
For more information on the Continuing Certification process, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
When you have an address change, you may log in to the members dashboard and update your profile. The website is updated on a weekly basis.
Name changes in the system must be made by headquarters staff. Please notify ABPM Headquarters in writing (admin@ABPMed.org) for a name change. ABPM uses your full official name in its records. ABPM requires a copy of the legal document indicating the change (e.g. marriage certificate, naturalization papers, court order of name change, etc.) to be provided before any changes are made.
Emeritus: Active members in good standing for 25 consecutive years are subject to reduced annual dues.
Beyond objective acknowledgement of expertise in a specialty, Board certification confers material advantages in access to healthcare markets such as PPO’s, IPA’s and HMO’s, and is one of several major criteria in the attainment of hospital staff privileging.
Annual dues statements are sent out electronically via email in January for the current year and are due by March 15. After March 15th, a $100 late fee will be incurred.
All active Diplomates pay $550 annually, which includes dues and CC fees. Emeritus members enrolled into CC pay $375 annually. Emeritus members who are not enrolled in the CC process pay $175 annually.
Yes, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to revoke a member for the following reasons:
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
End dates are updated in the next 10-year cycle if credentialing requirements are met. An updated certificate will be issued at the end of the 10-year period.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
The ABPM members database can store 2 address (mailing and public). The mailing address is for information coming from headquarters to the member and the public address is for those who search our database to “find a doctor”. The public address also has the capacity to store the member’s website on line.
Each member (board qualified or certified) has access to their profile by logging in to the dashboard on the ABPM website. Once logged in, members can update addresses, phone numbers, web addresses and access advertising guidelines.
They may also add their website address to public information as well as obtain a logo to use on their website. Please read guidelines closely.
ABPM uses your full, official name in its records. To change your name, or to correct the spelling of your name, you must notify ABPM in writing. ABPM requires a copy of marriage certificate, naturalization papers, court order of name change, etc.) to effect a name change. E-mail or mail all such written notification to our office to headquarters.
Upon achieving Board Certification, Diplomates are required to complete an annual Continuing Certification process. Diplomates are also required to pay annual dues.
For more information on the Continuing Certification process, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
When you have an address change, you may log in to the members dashboard and update your profile. The website is updated on a weekly basis.
Emeritus: Active members in good standing for 25 consecutive years are subject to reduced annual dues.
As of 2007 self-assessment is required of active Diplomates, regardless of age, who hold lifetime certificates (certificates issued prior to 1994) and who are in the 10th year of their re-credentialing cycle.
Lifetime certificate holders may continue to re-credential through the self-assessment examination or may elect to enter the Continuing Certification (CC) process.
For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.
Beyond objective acknowledgement of expertise in a specialty, Board certification confers material advantages in access to healthcare markets such as PPO’s, IPA’s and HMO’s, and is one of several major criteria in the attainment of hospital staff privileging.
Annual dues statements are sent out electronically via email in January for the current year and are due by March 15. After March 15th, a $100 late fee will be incurred.
All active Diplomates pay $550 annually, which includes dues and CC fees. Emeritus members enrolled into CC pay $375 annually. Emeritus members who are not enrolled in the CC process pay $175 annually.
Although the Board’s primary functions are conducting national examinations in the specialty of podiatric orthopedics and podiatric medicine and evaluating the ongoing competency of its membership, there are other tasks in which the Board is involved to provide prudent stewardship of the organization and preserve the value of the diplomates’ certificates. Our profession’s size and internal structure compel the major entities associated with it to be involved in other areas essential to the profession’s growth and ongoing success. The ABPM has both a direct responsibility to its members and an indirect responsibility through its input on various national committees working toward the betterment of the profession.
Beyond objective acknowledgement of expertise in a specialty, Board certification confers material advantages in access to healthcare markets such as PPO’s, IPA’s and HMO’s, and is one of several major criteria in the attainment of hospital staff privileging.
The ABPM members database can store 2 address (mailing and public). The mailing address is for information coming from headquarters to the member and the public address is for those who search our database to “find a doctor”. The public address also has the capacity to store the member’s website on line.
ABPM uses your full, official name in its records. To change your name, or to correct the spelling of your name, you must notify ABPM in writing. ABPM requires a copy of marriage certificate, naturalization papers, court order of name change, etc.) to effect a name change. E-mail or mail all such written notification to our office to headquarters.
When you have an address change, you may log in to the members dashboard and update your profile. The website is updated on a weekly basis.