Podiatry, Board of Registration

Podiatry, Board of Registration in

Chapter 3: Application Process

Effective Date: 12/29/2006 to UNKNOWN

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 028.0001.3.12292006

CHAPTER 3

APPLICATION PROCESS

Section 1. Statement of Purpose. These rules and regulations are adopted to implement the Board's authority to verify the qualification and standards of education and performance required for licensure.

Section 2. Application for Licensure by Examination. As proof of satisfaction of the licensure requirements stated in Chapter II, all applicants for licensure by examination must submit the following documents at least six (6) weeks prior to the next scheduled examination:

1. (a) A complete and legible application form, including a full-face photograph, along with the proper fee.
2. (b) An official transcript which reflects the award of a degree in podiatric medicine.
3. (c) Passing score verification of the PMLexis from the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
4. (d) Two (2) letters of recommendation which attest to the applicant's good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity and competence in the practice of podiatry, as verified by employers and licensed podiatrists.

Section 3. Application for Licensure without Examination. As proof of satisfaction of the licensure requirements stated in Chapter II, all applicants for licensure without examination must submit the following documents at least six (6) weeks prior to the next scheduled Board meeting:

1. (a) A complete and legible application form, including a full-face photograph, along with the proper fee.
2. (b) Verification of Licensure form, as supplied by the Board, from each licensed jurisdiction.

Section 4. State Examination. The State Examination shall be in oral clinical form consisting of questions pertaining to the practice of podiatry.

Section 5. Notification of Applicants and Right of Appeal. If the Board approves the applicant's initial application, this finding will be communicated in writing to the applicant along with information and instruction for sitting for the State examination. If the applicant is denied on the basis of initial application materials, the reasons for this rejection shall be communicated in writing. The applicant shall have the right of reconsideration based on submission of new information and/or an appearance before the Board with the opportunity to demonstrate to the Board that he/she meets the licensure requirements.

Section 6. Issuance of License. The Board shall issue to the successful applicant a license bearing the full name of the license holder, date of issuance, license number and appropriate seal.

(a) The license holder shall notify the Board if a license is lost, stolen or destroyed.

(b) Duplicate wall certificates may be issued by the Board. All requests for duplicate certificates must be in writing and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee.

Section 7. License Renewal. All licenses issued by the Board are renewable on or before July 1 of each year.

(a) The Board shall mail a renewal notice to active licensees at their address of record no later than thirty (30) days before the license expiration date.

(b) License renewal fees must be postmarked no later than the expiration date.

(c) Failure to receive notice for renewal of license from the Board does not excuse a licensee from the requirement for renewal under the Act and this rule.

Section 8. Reissuance. Any license not renewed within three (3) months of the expiration date shall be revoked by the Board. Every applicant for reissuance must appear in person before the Board. Reissuance shall be determined on a case by case basis.