The Podiatric Medical Board of California (Board) functions semi-autonomously as one of 36 regulatory entities under the guidance of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The Board has historical roots that can be traced back to as early as 1957 when State licensure of Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) was handled by a legislatively created podiatric examining committee under the California Board of Medical Examiners.
The Board continues to independently carry out its primary mission of public protection through its close statutory association with the Medical Board of California. This is done through faithful execution of the laws and regulations governing the practice of podiatric medicine and directives in the administration, licensing, and enforcement of a licentiate base consisting of approximately 2,000 DPMs.
The Board’s mission is also accomplished without reliance on taxpayer monies from the State’s General Fund. Through careful fiscal and budgetary discipline, the Board operates well within funding levels generated exclusively from fees set by State statute and collected from licensees and applicants.
Mission: To protect and educate consumers of California through licensing, enforcement, and regulation of Doctors of Podiatric Medicine.
Vision: All California-licensed podiatric physicians will provide safe and competent foot and ankle care.
Values:
- Consumer Protection
- Effectiveness
- Fairness
- Professionalism
- Service
- Transparency
Visit the Podiatric Board’s website at: https://www.pmbc.ca.gov/ or connect on Facebook.
CONSUMER RESOURCES:
- Enforcement Resources
- File a Complaint
- Guides & Publications
- Medical Assistants Information
- Orthotics