Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 500 - STATE BOARD OF PODIATRY EXAMINERS
Chapter 500-2 - EXAMINATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Rule 500-2-.01 - Requirements for Examination and Licensure

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 500-2-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

Any person desiring to take the examination and be licensed to practice podiatry in this State shall meet the following qualifications and requirements.

(a) Qualifications for Examination.

1. Has attained the age of 21 years;

2. Be a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine approved by the Board;

3. Holds a doctoral degree or its equivalent;

4. File a completed application for examination with required attachments with the Board 45 days prior to the examination date. The following items shall be submitted with the application:
(i) Certificate of Podiatric education;

(ii) Photo;

(iii) Proof of completion of a minimum one year's residency in podiatric medicine and surgery in a program based at a hospital approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) and the Board or a letter dated within 90 days of the expected date of completion of residency from the Director of Training, Registrar; or Head of the Department on official letterhead documenting the date on which the applicant is expected to complete the one year's residency. License will not be issued until Certificate of Residency is received and exams passed.

(iv) All applicants for licensure, after January 1, 1999, shall submit proof of having successfully passed the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examinations (APMLE) administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners with a passing score determined by the Board;

(v) Proof of having passed the APMLE shall be a certified copy of the applicant's transcript of scores from the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners; and

(vi) Required Fees.

(b) Licensure Requirements. Any Person desiring to be licensed to practice podiatry in this State must have satisfactorily passed an examination approved by the Board.

(c) The Americans with Disabilities Act. The Board will provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The request for an accommodation by an individual with a disability must be made in writing and received in the Board office by the application deadline along with the appropriate documentation, as indicated in the Request for Disability Accommodation Guidelines.

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-35-9, 43-35-11, 43-35-12, 43-35-14.

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