A temporary license may be issued by the board in the following situations.

1. A. In cases of emergency as determined by the board; a temporary license to practice podiatry may be issued under this rule for practice in the office of a New Mexico licensed podiatrist who is unable to continue his or her practice due to an emergency.

2. B. To facilitate educational programs; a temporary license to practice podiatry in New Mexico may be issued to:

   1. (1) a participant in a residency training program located in New Mexico accredited by the “CPME” and insure that at all times throughout the program the temporary license holder is supervised by a New Mexico licensed podiatrist; or
   2. (2) a participant in a residency program that is located in the United States accredited by the “CPME” and insure that at all times the temporary license holder is supervised by a New Mexico licensed podiatrist, if the program offers part of its program residency in New Mexico;
   3. (3) a participant in a post-graduate 1 year preceptorship program in New Mexico that at all times throughout the program is supervised by a New Mexico licensed podiatrist(s) in good standing and without restriction(s) of license; the board of podiatry requires the supervising podiatrist(s) of this preceptorship to have notified the board in writing of the start and end dates for this post-graduate training position.
   4. (4) a participant in a Fellowship program known and listed by a recognized medical specialty organization provided that at all times the temporary license holder is supervised by a New Mexico Licensed podiatrist.
3. C. In cases to assist or perform surgical procedures with a licensed New Mexico podiatrist which is beyond the training and experience available in New Mexico.

[16.21.5.8 NMAC - Rp, 16.21.5.8 NMAC 5/3/2019]