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.