Yes, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to revoke a member for the following reasons:

1. Failure to pay the annual membership dues plus any late fee by the date indicated on the final notice.
2. Conviction for an offense which causes the member’s license to practice podiatry to be revoked in any state. 
3. Failure to remain compliant with the Continuing Certification process or recredentialing via self-assessment (for Emeritus members prior to 2007). Any of the following actions against a Diplomate’s medical license may be cause for loss of diplomate status:
   • Involuntary suspension by any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency.
   • Revocation by any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency; or
   • Voluntary suspension due to negotiated settlement with any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency for a violation of a statute or accepted medical standards.
4. Misrepresentation of facts, or evidence of providing false information, in connection with the application for certification or other related documents.
5. Failure to adhere to the advertising guidelines.
6. Failure to adhere to the Code of Ethics as adopted by the Board of Directors.

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.

No, Lifetime Diplomates are NOT required to enroll in the Continuing Certification (CC) program BUT:

• Must complete a Self-Assessment exam at the end of 10 yr. cycle
• Maintain a State license (provide verification of state license or registration)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

1. Failure to pay the annual membership dues plus any late fee by the date indicated on the final notice.
2. Conviction for an offense which causes the member’s license to practice podiatry to be revoked in any state. 
3. Failure to remain compliant with the Continuing Certification process or recredentialing via self-assessment (for Emeritus members prior to 2007). Any of the following actions against a Diplomate’s medical license may be cause for loss of diplomate status:
   • Involuntary suspension by any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency.
   • Revocation by any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency; or
   • Voluntary suspension due to negotiated settlement with any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency for a violation of a statute or accepted medical standards.
4. Misrepresentation of facts, or evidence of providing false information, in connection with the application for certification or other related documents.
5. Failure to adhere to the advertising guidelines.
6. Failure to adhere to the Code of Ethics as adopted by the Board of Directors.

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.

Yes, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to revoke a member for the following reasons:

1. Failure to pay the annual membership dues plus any late fee by the date indicated on the final notice.
2. Conviction for an offense which causes the member’s license to practice podiatry to be revoked in any state. 
3. Failure to remain compliant with the Continuing Certification process or recredentialing via self-assessment (for Emeritus members prior to 2007). Any of the following actions against a Diplomate’s medical license may be cause for loss of diplomate status:
   • Involuntary suspension by any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency.
   • Revocation by any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency; or
   • Voluntary suspension due to negotiated settlement with any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency for a violation of a statute or accepted medical standards.
4. Misrepresentation of facts, or evidence of providing false information, in connection with the application for certification or other related documents.
5. Failure to adhere to the advertising guidelines.
6. Failure to adhere to the Code of Ethics as adopted by the Board of Directors.

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:

• Must complete a Self-Assessment exam at the end of 10 yr. cycle
• Maintain a State license (provide verification of state license or registration)

For more information, please refer to our dedicated Continuing Certification FAQ page.

Diplomates are exempt if they hold retired, inactive, or disabled 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.

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:

1. Failure to pay the annual membership dues plus any late fee by the date indicated on the final notice.
2. Conviction for an offense which causes the member’s license to practice podiatry to be revoked in any state. 
3. Failure to remain compliant with the Continuing Certification process or recredentialing via self-assessment (for Emeritus members prior to 2007). Any of the following actions against a Diplomate’s medical license may be cause for loss of diplomate status:
   • Involuntary suspension by any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency.
   • Revocation by any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency; or
   • Voluntary suspension due to negotiated settlement with any appropriate medical board and/or governmental agency for a violation of a statute or accepted medical standards.
4. Misrepresentation of facts, or evidence of providing false information, in connection with the application for certification or other related documents.
5. Failure to adhere to the advertising guidelines.
6. Failure to adhere to the Code of Ethics as adopted by the Board of Directors.

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.

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.

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.