Podiatry, Board of

Purpose

To regulate the practice of podiatry in DC; to advise the Mayor; to administer and enforce the Act. To evaluate qualifications and administer exams; recommend standards and procedures; approve licenses; receive and review complaints; request investigations; conduct hearings; issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths; issue an annual report. Members file personal financial disclosure statements. Three DC residents, including a chairperson, appointed by the Mayor: two licensed podiatrists, who must have been engaged in practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment and 1 consumer, who must be at least 18 years old, not be a health professional or in training to become one and may have no household member who is involved directly or indirectly in providing health care.

Approval Type - Passive (If not disapproved by resolution within 45-day review period, deemed approved.)

Licensed - Yes

Paid stipend or salary - No