PURPOSE: This rule clarifies the requirements for Missouri licensure by reciprocity. 20 CSR 2230-2

1. (1) An applicant for a Missouri license by reciprocity shall submit an application on the form provided by the board.

   1. (A) The application shall be submitted with the following documentation:

      1. 1. A copy of the applicant’s original

license to practice podiatric medicine, which must have been obtained by examination if that license has lapsed, proof of interim licensure satisfactory to the board;

1. 2. Proof of the original licensing state’s

educational requirements for licensure as a podiatrist;

1. 3. A recent photograph;
2. 4. The current Reciprocity License Fee;
3. 5. An official transcript from the college

of podiatric medicine from which the applicant graduated. If the applicant attended more than one (1) college of podiatric medicine in order to obtain all of the credits necessary for graduation, the applicant shall submit official transcripts from all podiatric colleges he/she attended;

1. 6. Proof of age;
2. 7. Proof that the applicant’s fingerprints

have been submitted to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for criminal history records checks;

1. 8. Proof of good moral character in the

form of reference letters from persons who have known the applicant for at least five (5) years, on forms provided by the board, from three (3) of the following four (4) classes of individuals:

1. A. An employer;
2. B. A person with whom the applicant

has practiced podiatric medicine;

1. C. The chief of staff of a hospital

where the applicant has privileges of any type; and

1. D. A member of the community

where the applicant resides or practices; and

1. 9. The applicant shall provide the board

with a request directed to the regulatory entity in each state, United States territory, province, or country in which a license, certificate, registration or permit is held or has ever been held to submit verification of licensure, certification, registration or permit directly to the board. The request shall be accompanied by any fee required by the regulatory entity. The verification shall include:

1. A. The license, registration, certifi-

cate or permit issued, the number, status, issue and expiration dates;

1. B. Information regarding any discipli-

nary action;

1. C. Method of licensure, registration

or certification;

1. D. The name and title of the person

verifying information; AND INSURANCE

1. E. The date; and
2. F. The entity’s seal.
3. (B) Application forms may be obtained from the board office at PO Box 423, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0423 or by visiting the board’s website at http://pr.mo.gov/podiatrists.asp. A copy of the current statutory provisions and board rules regarding the practice of podiatric medicine will be provided with the application form.
4. (C) No application will be considered unless each section of the application form is fully completed, the form is properly attested and all required documentation is completed and submitted to the board.
5. (D) A reciprocity applicant shall achieve a score of ninety percent (90%) or greater on the Missouri Law Examination administered by the board as an open book exam. The applicant shall be required to pay the Missouri Law Examination Administration Fee. The board’s Missouri Law Examination will test the applicant’s knowledge of Missouri statutes and rules relating to podiatric medicine.

1. (2) All credentials required by this rule for licensure by reciprocity must be in the possession of the board office at least thirty (30) days before any regular meeting of the board in order for the application to be considered by the board.
2. (3) Applicants for licensure by reciprocity may be required to appear in person before the board in order for the application to be approved.
3. (4) The board reserves the exclusive right to pass upon the standards of qualifications of the various states from which applicants may be accepted without examination and it reserves the right to reject an applicant on educational, moral, ethical, professional or other grounds.
4. (5) For every person desiring to enter the profession of podiatric medicine within Missouri, the board shall conduct a criminal history background check through the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Applicants shall submit to the board the applicable fee for the criminal history background check as determined by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

AUTHORITY: sections 330.030, RSMo Supp. 2006 and 330.140, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 230-2.050. Original rule filed Dec. 23, 1975, effective Jan. 2, 1976. Amended: Filed April 14, 1981, effective July 12, 1981. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Dec. 9, 1981, effective March 11, 1982. Amended: Filed March 4, 1991, effective Sept. 30, 1991. Amended: Filed Feb. 3, 1992, effective June 25, 1992. Amended: Filed Sept. 1, 2004, effective March 30, 2005. Moved to 20 CSR 2230-2.050, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed July 11, 2007, effective Jan. 30, 2008.

*Original authority: 330.030, RSMo 1939, amended 1943, 1945, 1947, 1953, 1965, 1981, 2005 and 330.140, RSMo 1945, amended 1981, 1993, 1995, 1998.