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.
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 2277
Enforcement
Known as the Medical Practice Act
The act spans §§ 2000–2529 (415 sections).
Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 655, Sec. 25
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