PURPOSE: This rule clarifies the requirements for Missouri licensure by reciprocity.

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 his/her original license,

which was obtained by examination in the state from which s/he is applying for reciprocity;

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

educational requirements for licensure as a podiatrist, which requirements must be substantially equivalent to the current educational requirements existing in Missouri at the time of application;

1. 3. A recent photograph;
2. 4. The current Reciprocity License Fee;

and

1. 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 his/her credits for graduation, the applicant shall submit official transcripts from all colleges s/he attended.

1. (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.
2. (C) The applicant shall request that 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 submit verification of licensure, certification, registration or permit directly to the board. The verification shall include the license, registration, certificate or permit issued; the number; status; issue and expiration dates; information regarding any disciplinary action; method of licensure, registration or certification; the name and title of the person verifying information; the date; and the entity’s seal.
3. (D) 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.
4. (E) 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 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.

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