2025 Appeals Policy
ABMSP candidates, diplomates or the public have the right to appeal certain decisions concerning candidate Eligibility, Examination Challenges, diplomate Recertification, and Annual Dues.
In the event of an appeal or complaint, the complainant is obligated to notify the ABMSP in writing within the designated time period providing adequate details and contact information for the applicable incident. Complainants are obligated to adhere to the procedures described in the 2025 Appeals Policy for all complaints or diplomates. The ABMSP reserves the right to update or modify these procedures at will.
Download and review the complete 2024 Appeals Policy for detailed specifications for appeals or complaints.
2025 Code of Professional Practice and Guidelines for Advertising
Code of Professional Practice
Maintenance of Board certification for any designated specialty requires adherence to a Code of Professional Practice. Individuals who fail to meet these requirements may be suspended or have their certification revoked. The Board does not guarantee the job performance of any individual.
Guidelines for Advertising
It is essential that Board Certified podiatrists make only accurate communications to the public. They must not convey testimonials which are false, untrue, deceptive, or misleading. Relevant information must be included if its omission would render the communication deceptive.
Statement Regarding Impartiality and Conflicts of Interest
The American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry is committed to pure impartiality and objectivity in the assessment, testing, certification, and recertification of its diplomates. Testing is done by an outside testing vendor, with regular analysis performed by a psychometrician, and all cases are reviewed by an appropriate number of qualified case reviewers devoid of conflicts of interest who are board certified in the subject matter specialties that have been endowed to evaluate. In addition, the Board of Directors and Administrative Staff of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry attest annually as to having no conflict of interest in the performance of their fiduciary and professional duties and responsibilities associated with the organization.