§ 2277 D.P.M. Use Restrictions

• •Only people who finished podiatric medical school can use 'D.P.M.' after their name.
• •If you use 'D.P.M.' without the right degree, it's considered unprofessional.
• •This rule is to make sure people don't pretend to be foot doctors when they're not.

Someone who didn't finish podiatric medical school puts 'D.P.M.' on their business card.

This person is breaking the rule because they're using 'D.P.M.' without the proper degree. They could get in trouble for acting unprofessionally.