1. Full Membership
A candidate for admission to
Membership of the Institute of Podiatrists must possess the qualifications
required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or CORU (Ireland)
for registration as a Podiatrist / Chiropodist.
Applicants for FULL Membership of the Institute must:
1. Satisfy
the Board of Education and Ethics of the Institute that he/she is of good
character.
2. Satisfy
the Board of Education and Ethics of the Institute that he/she is in good
health, both physically and mentally.
3. Have
completed a course of study recognised by the Board of Education of the
Institute.
4. Inform
the Institute of any current, pending, or potential complaints, claims,
sanctions or other disciplinary or potential disciplinary matters, from
whatever source. In the event of any of the foregoing developing
subsequent to application or after admission they must immediately inform
the Board of Ethics via Head Office
Designatory letters:
A Member may use after his/her name the post-nominal
appropriate to his status with the Institute, for example MInstChP, FInstChP,
CFPodM, but any person who has for any reason ceased to be a Member, Fellow or
Consultant Fellow shall not after the date on which he/she ceases, describe or
in any way refer to himself/herself as a Member of the Institute, nor use any
words or letters representing himself/herself to be a Member, nor shall he/she
refer in any professional announcement to his/her past connection with the
Institute as a Member.
The Certificate of Membership must be returned to the
Institute on cessation of Membership.
2. New Graduate
On successful completion of your podiatry studies, we welcome you to join The Institute of Podiatrists as a Graduate member. Graduate members must be listed with the HCPC or CORU before their membership can be accepted. Graduate members receive discounted membership rates for the first 3 years post-qualification. Upon registration as a Graduate Member, our team will require a copy of your degree certification.
3. Student Member
Student membership of The Institute of Podiatrists is free to all students on recognised BSc or podiatry courses. With student membership of the IoP we can provide you with insurance to work as a Foot Health Practitioner after successful completion of your first year whilst you continue in your studies. Terms and Conditions apply, please contact our team for full details.
Note: Student membership of the IoP does not allow you to use the terms, or imply, that you are a qualified Podiatrist or Chiropodist.
Payment:
Payment can be made in full or via Direct Debit in
instalments (UK ONLY). For all queries, please contact our highly experienced
team who will be able to assist with any membership questions.
To join please visit the 'JOIN NOW page'