Licensing Requirements

Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form (PDF). The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.

Each applicant must answer all personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to any of the questions, the applicant must send an explanation and official documentation (if applicable). With regard to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.

• Applicants must have completed at least one year of postgraduate podiatric medical training in a program approved by the Podiatric Medical Board (board).
• Applicants must list all hospital privileges that have been granted within the past five years of the date of application. A verification form must be completed and submitted by each facility listed.
• Applicants must have successfully passed all parts of the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (PMLexis) administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME)
• Applicants must have the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards submit the results of a search of their national database for disciplinary actions.

Until October 1, 2017, podiatric physicians are required to complete 50 hours every two years, due at the time of license renewal. On or after October 1, 2017, podiatric physicians must complete 100 hours every two years.