HOW TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE

Notice for Veterans

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2013

Before you start:

• Internet access
  
• Social Security number
  
• Working/valid email address - Once you start an application, you will receive emails with updates & communications from the Board. Check your email INBOX, JUNK, SPAM and TRASH folders to locate your first email with your Application ID. This email may have been sent to one of these folders depending on the security of your email provider
  
• Accessible phone number
  
• Podiatric licenses held in any state including Maryland
  
• Payment method – Visa, MasterCard or personal check
  

*PRIMARY SOURCE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED - PRIMARY SOURCE VERIFICATION:

Defined as verification by the original source of a specific credential to determine the accuracy of a qualification reported by an individual health care practitioner. Verification documents must be sent to the Board directly from the ORIGINAL SOURCE. Verification documents forwarded to the Board from the applicant are not accepted.

FULL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

>>Apply Online

>>Paper Application

1. RECENT PASSPORT-SIZED PHOTOGRAPH in COLOR
   Submit via email to: Elizabeth.Kohlhepp@maryland.gov or postal mail.
   
2. FEES if paying by Check- NONREFUNDABLE Application Fee of $50.00 plus
   $1050.00 January Licensure (issued January 1 – June 30) or
   $850.00 July Licensure (issued July 1 – December 31)
   Check payable to: Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
   
3. PODIATRY COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT - Official Transcripts – Must be sent directly from the college or university to the Board or in a sealed envelope if sent by applicant.
   
4. APMLE PARTS ONE, TWO, AND THREE. Order Reports at: www.fpmb.org.
   
5. NOTARIZED RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT. (waived if attested to 5 years practice on online application)
   
6. STATE LICENSURE AFFIDAVIT(S) – One for each State an applicant has ever held or currently holds a license including Limited/Temporary licensure.
   
7. TWO (2) REFERENCE LETTERS from podiatrists addressed to the Board One (1) of which must be from a podiatrist licensed in the state you are currently licensed and practicing.
   
8. CURRENT CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATION. Submit via email to: Elizabeth.Kohlhepp@maryland.gov or postal mail.
   
9. JURISPRUDENCE LECTURE AFFIDAVIT, EXAM AFFIDAVIT and JURISPRUDENCE EXAM.
   - To be transmitted electronically by the Board after application and payment are received.
   
10. CHRC - Criminal History Records Check.
    
11. NATIONAL PRACTITIONER DATA BANK QUERY
    Board submitted inquiry.

LIMITED LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

>>Apply Online

>>Paper Application

1. RECENT PASSPORT-SIZED PHOTOGRAPH in COLOR
   Submit via email to: Elizabeth.Kohlhepp@maryland.gov or postal mail.
   
2. FEES if paying by Check- NONREFUNDABLE Application Fee of $100.00.
   Check payable to: Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
   
3. PODIATRY COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT - Official Transcripts – Must be sent directly from the college or university to the Board or in a sealed envelope if sent by applicant.
   
4. NATIONAL BOARD SCORES BOTH PARTS. Order Reports at: www.fpmb.org.
5. NOTARIZED RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT.
   
6. STATE LICENSURE AFFIDAVIT(S) – One for each State an applicant has ever held or currently holds a license including Limited/Temporary licensure.
   
7. COPY OF YOUR LETTER OF APPOINTMENT. Submit via email to: Elizabeth.Kohlhepp@maryland.gov or postal mail.
   
8. COPY OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT. (For Rotations Only) Submit via email to: Elizabeth.Kohlhepp@maryland.gov or postal mail.
   
9. JURISPRUDENCE LECTURE AFFIDAVIT, EXAM AFFIDAVIT and JURISPRUDENCE EXAM.
   - To be transmitted electronically by the Board after application and payment are received.