Member eligibility
Experienced healthcare professionals, normally with a verifiable record of clinical practice in podiatric medicine and demonstrable research and educational experience, may apply for Membership of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine.
Applicants must be registered by an appropriate regulatory body, for example the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK and provide verifiable evidence of the following:
- A significant proportion of your work is centred on clinical practice in Podiatric Medicine
- Your clinical practice is of a high standard e.g. clear demonstration of active and ongoing participation in continued professional development which informs clinical practice.
- You have undertaken recognised postgraduate education with evident integration within your current and future practice e.g. Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Biomechanics, Diabetes or Podiatric Sports Medicine.
- You contribute significantly to the standing of the profession e.g. demonstrating clinical leadership, involvement in student placement supervision, education or training delivery.
Are you an ABPM diplomate?
Prospective members of the College who have completed recognised ABPM training pathways can apply for Membership and do not require sponsorship to do so. To do so, please email fellowship@rcpsg.ac.uk with your ABPM diplomate verification and a copy of your CV.
Sponsors
Your sponsors must either be a Fellow of this College or a Fellow of the College of Podiatry (Medicine) in London, and must be able to vouch for the accuracy of the evidence you provide.
Don't hesitate to contact the membership team with any enquiries.
Fellow eligibility
Fellowship is a demonstration of commitment to the College and an acknowledgement of an individual’s contribution to Podiatric Medicine, its standards and practice.
Fellowship of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine is offered to podiatrists and other registered health care practitioners, with a specific interest in the lower limb and foot who, in the opinion of the College:
- Can provide evidence of a recognised postgraduate education and clear demonstration of active and ongoing participation in continued professional development which informs clinical practice e.g. relevant MSc and/or PhD, Independent prescriber, Advanced Practice specific to specialism.
- Have made substantial contributions to Podiatric Medicine this could include e.g. publications, contributions to academic writing, conference presentations.
- Are senior members of their profession and whose works and attainments are, in the opinion of the Council, of such distinction as to justify election. In the UK, this would normally be evidenced by the award of the Fellowship of the College of Podiatric Medicine.
Podiatric surgeons who are interested in applying to join the Faculty will be expected to show evidence that:
- They spend the majority of time working in non-surgical practice.
- They have worked or are working in the field of advance Podiatric Medicine.
- That they have or are making a significant, verifiable contribution to Podiatric Medicine.
Existing Members of the Faculty are normally expected to have a minimum of four years’ consecutive membership before being considered for Fellowship.
Unanswered questions?
Our team is here to help with any questions you have about your membership.
Contact the membership team