Resignation from a medical staff in lieu of disciplinary action must be reported within 30 days.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if the action occurs in a hospital
• D. Only if there is a formal disciplinary action

Answer: (A)

The important point is that actions related to professional discipline must be reported promptly to the licensing authority. If a medical staff member resigns in lieu of disciplinary action, that resignation must be reported to the Board of Registration in Podiatry within 30 days. This requirement exists to ensure public protection by keeping the board informed of sanctions or potential impacts on practice, even when no separate formal disciplinary order is issued. The rule applies regardless of where the resignation occurs and because the resignation itself is a form of disciplinary outcome, it triggers the reporting obligation. So the statement is true.