1. (1) To qualify for licensure in podiatry, all applicants must:

   1. (a) Provide evidence of good moral character and professional ethics (rule 1155-02-.05);
   2. (b) Provide proof of being at least 18 years of age; THE PRACTICE OF PODIATRY
   3. (c) Graduate from a podiatric medical college accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education and the American Podiatric Medical Association. The educational requirements must be completed prior to the date of application;
   4. (d) Successfully complete all examinations required by rule 1155-02-.08; and
   5. (e) Complete at least a one-year residency program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization.
2. (2) Licensure by Reciprocity. All reciprocity applicants must complete the requirements for licensure in paragraph (1) of this rule.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-3-105, 63-3-106, 63-3-109, 63-3-110, 63-3-111, 63-3-113, and 63-3-114. Administrative History: Original rule filed March 7, 1989; effective April 21, 1989. (Formerly 1155-02-.03) Amendment filed October 3, 1990; effective November 17, 1990. Repeal and new rule filed November 10, 1998; effective January 14, 1999. Amendment filed April 26, 2006; effective July 10, 2006. Amendment filed May 5, 2006; effective July 19, 2006. Amendment filed January 20, 2012; effective April 19, 2012.