California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5 — MedicineArticle 12 — EnforcementSection 2277
Unless the holder of any certificate provided for in this chapter has been granted the degree of doctor of podiatric medicine after the completion of a full course of study as prescribed by a school or college of podiatric medicine in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the use of the term or suffix “D.P.M.” constitutes unprofessional conduct.
Notes
Prohibits a certificate holder from using the term or suffix “D.P.M.” unless the holder received a doctor of podiatric medicine degree after completing the full course of study prescribed by a qualifying podiatric medical school or college under the chapter. Unauthorized use constitutes unprofessional conduct.
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