DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS  
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE  
PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY – GENERAL RULES  
Filed with the secretary of state on March 22, 2023  
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted  
under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA  
306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become  
effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.  
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory  
affairs by sections 16145, 16148, 16174, 16178, 16182, 16186, 16204, 16205, 16287,  
18031, and 18033 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16148,  
333.16174, 333.16178, 333.16182, 333.16186, 333.16204, 333.16205, 333.16287,  
333.18031, and 333.18033, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2,  
2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)  
R 338.8102, R 338.8103, R 338.8104, R 338.8107, R 338.8109, R 338.8110, R 338.8113,  
R 338.8126, and R 338.8127 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, as  
follows:  
PART 2. LICENSURE  
R 338.8102 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking;  
requirements.  
Rule 102. (1) Pursuant to sections 16148 and 17060 of the code, MCL 333.16148 and  
333.17060, an individual seeking licensure or that is licensed shall have completed  
training in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets the following standards:  
(a) Training content that covers all of the following:  
(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in this state or the United  
States.  
(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in healthcare settings.  
(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in healthcare settings for adults  
and minors.  
(iv) Identifying resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.  
(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:  
(i) Training offered by a nationally-recognized or state-recognized health-related  
organization.  
(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.  
(iii) Training obtained in an educational program that has been approved by the board  
for initial licensure, or by a college or university.  
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(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human trafficking that  
meets the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer-  
reviewed journal, healthcare journal, or professional or scientific journal.  
(c) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:  
(i) Teleconference or webinar.  
(ii) Online presentation.  
(iii) Live presentation.  
(iv) Printed or electronic media.  
(2) The department may select and audit a sample of individuals and request  
documentation of proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, an  
individual shall provide an acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of  
the following:  
(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date,  
provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.  
(b) A self-certification statement by the individual. The certification statement must  
include the individual’s name and 1 of the following:  
(i) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date,  
training provider name, and name of training.  
(ii) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of the  
article, author, publication name of the peer-reviewed journal, healthcare journal, or  
professional or scientific journal, and the date, volume, and issue of publication, as  
applicable.  
R 338.8103 Licensure by examination; requirements.  
Rule 103. An applicant for licensure by examination shall submit a completed  
application, on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee. In  
addition to meeting the requirements of the code and the administrative rules  
promulgated under the code, an applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements:  
(a) Have successfully completed the program of study offered by a school of podiatric  
medicine approved by the board in R 338.8113.  
(b) Have achieved a passing score on the required parts of the American Podiatric  
Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE) sponsored by the National Board of Podiatric  
Medical Examiners (NBPME) or its successor as required by R 338.8104(4).  
(c) Have achieved a converted score of not less than 75 on the podiatric jurisprudence  
examination administered by the department or an entity approved by the department  
that assesses an applicant’s knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of  
podiatric medicine and surgery in this state. An applicant who fails to achieve a passing  
score on the jurisprudence examination may repeat the examination without limitation.  
(d) Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 2 years of a postgraduate training  
program approved by the board under R 338.8113. Certification of the completion of the  
minimum of 2 years of postgraduate training must not be submitted to the department  
more than 15 days before the scheduled completion of the training.  
R 338.8104 Examination approval and adoption; passing score.  
Rule 104. (1) The board approves and adopts the APMLE sponsored by the NBPME or  
its successor.  
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(2) An applicant applying for licensure shall have achieved a passing score on all of the  
following parts of the APMLE:  
(a) Part I.  
(b) Part II, written portion only.  
(c) Part III.  
(3) The accepted passing score for each part of the APMLE for licensure is the passing  
score established by the NBPME or its successor.  
R 338.8107 Licensure by endorsement; requirements.  
Rule 107. (1) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall hold a current license in  
good standing from another state or province of Canada and meet the requirements of the  
code and the rules promulgated under the code.  
(2) An applicant shall submit a completed application, on a form provided by the  
department, together with the requisite fee.  
(3) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall achieve a converted score of not less  
than 75 on the podiatric jurisprudence examination administered by the department or an  
entity approved by the department.  
(4) If an applicant was first licensed in another state and has been actively engaged in  
the practice of podiatric medicine for a minimum of 5 years before the date of filing an  
application for podiatric medical licensure in this state, it is presumed that the applicant  
meets the requirements of section 16186(1)(a) and (b) of the code, MCL 333.16186.  
(5) If an applicant was first licensed in another state and has been actively engaged in  
the practice of podiatric medicine for less than 5 years before the date of filing an  
application for podiatric medical licensure in this state, the applicant shall satisfy all of  
the following requirements:  
(a) Have graduated from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the board under R  
338.8113.  
(b) Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 2 years of a postgraduate training  
program approved by the board under R 338.8113.  
(c) Have achieved a passing score on the following parts of the APMLE approved  
under R 338.8104.  
(i) Part I.  
(ii) Part II, written portion only.  
(iii) Part III.  
(6) If an applicant is licensed in a province of Canada, the applicant shall satisfy both of  
the following:  
(a) Provide proof verifying that the applicant completed the educational requirements in  
Canada or in the United States for licensure as a doctor of podiatric medicine in Canada  
or in the United States.  
(b) Have achieved a passing score on the following part of the APMLE:  
(i) Part II, written portion only.  
(ii) Part III.  
(7) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall comply with both of the following:  
(a) Disclose each license, registration, or certification in a health profession or specialty  
issued by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another  
country on the application form.  
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(b) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174,  
including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are  
not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.  
R 338.8109 Educational limited licenses; limited license renewal.  
Rule 109. (1) An educational limited license authorizes the licensee to engage in the  
practice of podiatric medicine and surgery as part of a postgraduate education program.  
(2) An applicant for an educational limited license shall submit a completed application,  
on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee. In addition to  
meeting the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, an  
applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements:  
(a) Have successfully completed a program of study offered by a school of podiatric  
medicine approved by the board under R 338.8113.  
(b) Have achieved a passing score on the following parts of the APMLE approved by  
the board under R 338.8104:  
(i) Part I.  
(ii) Part II, written portion only.  
(c) Have documentation provided directly to the department verifying that the applicant  
has been accepted into a postgraduate training program that satisfies R 338.8113(2).  
(3) A limited license is renewable for not more than 5 years under section 333.18012(2)  
of the code, MCL 333.18012.  
R 338.8110 Requirements for relicensure after lapse.  
Rule 110. (1) An applicant whose license has been lapsed may be relicensed under  
section 16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, as applicable, if the applicant meets  
the requirements of the code and rules promulgated under the code and satisfies the  
following requirements as indicated by a (√) below:  
(a) For a podiatrist who has let his or her Michigan  
license lapse and is not currently licensed or registered  
as a podiatrist in another state or province of Canada:  
Submit a completed application on a form  
Lapsed 3  
years or less.  
Lapsed more  
than 3 years.  
(i)  
provided by the department, together with the  
required fee.  
Establish that he or she is of good moral character  
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√
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(ii) as defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA  
381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.  
Submit fingerprints as required by section  
(iii) 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.  
√
√
Complete 150 hours of continuing education  
(iv) pursuant to R 338.8127, including both of the  
following:  
√
(A) Not less than 3 hours in pain and symptom  
management pursuant to R 338.8127(1)(c). Not  
less than 2 of the 3 hours must include controlled  
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substances prescribing.  
(B) At least 1 hour in medical ethics pursuant to R  
338.8127(1)(d).  
The applicant shall submit proof of having  
completed the required continuing education  
within the 3-year period immediately preceding  
the date of the application for relicensure. If the  
continuing education hours submitted with the  
application are deficient, the applicant has 2 years  
after the date the department received the  
application to complete the deficient hours.  
Achieve a score 75 or more on the examination of  
(v) this state’s laws and rules related to the practice of  
podiatric medicine that is developed and  
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√
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administered by the department, or an entity  
approved by the department.  
Achieve a passing score on part III of the APMLE  
(vi) sponsored by the NBPME or its successor within  
3 years of the application for relicensure.  
An applicant who is or has ever been licensed,  
(vii) registered, or certified in a health profession or  
specialty by another state, the United States  
military, the federal government, or another  
country, shall do both of the following:  
√
√
(A) Disclose each license, registration, or  
certification on the application form.  
(B) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2)  
of the code, MCL 333.16174, including  
verification from the issuing entity showing that  
disciplinary proceedings are not pending against  
the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the  
time of application.  
(b) For a podiatrist who has let his or her Michigan  
license lapse and is currently licensed or registered as a  
podiatrist in another state or province of Canada:  
Submit a completed application on a form  
Lapsed 3  
years or less.  
Lapsed more  
than 3 years.  
(i)  
provided by the department, together with the  
required fee.  
Establish that he or she is of good moral character  
√
√
√
√
√
(ii) as defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA  
381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.  
Submit fingerprints as required by section  
(iii) 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.  
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Complete 150 hours of continuing education  
(iv) pursuant to R 338.8127 including both of the  
following:  
√
√
(A) Not less than 3 hours in pain and symptom  
management pursuant to R 338.8127(1)(c). Not  
less than 2 of the 3 hours must include controlled  
substances prescribing.  
(B) At least 1 hour in medical ethics pursuant to R  
338.8127(1)(d).  
The applicant shall submit proof of having  
completed the required continuing education  
within the 3-year period immediately preceding  
the date of the application for relicensure. If the  
continuing education hours submitted with the  
application are deficient, the applicant has 2 years  
after the date the department received the  
application to complete the deficient hours.  
Achieve a score of 75 or more on the examination  
(v) of this state’s laws and rules related to the practice  
of podiatric medicine that is developed and  
administered by the department, or an entity  
approved by the department.  
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√
√
√
An applicant who is or has ever been licensed,  
(vi) registered, or certified in a health profession or  
specialty by another state, the United States  
military, the federal government, or another  
country, shall do both of the following:  
(A) Disclose each license, registration, or  
certification on the application form.  
(B) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2)  
of the code, MCL 333.16174, including  
verification from the issuing entity showing that  
disciplinary proceedings are not pending against  
the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the  
time of application.  
(2) An applicant whose limited license has lapsed may be relicensed under section  
16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, as applicable, if the applicant meets the  
requirements of the code and rules promulgated under the code. Relicensure of a limited  
license is counted the same as a license renewal for purposes of determining the number  
of permissible renewals allowed under section 18012(2) of the code, MCL 333.18012.  
(3) If relicensure is granted and it is determined that a sanction has been imposed by  
another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, the  
disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of  
the code, MCL 333.16174.  
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PART 3. EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS  
R 338.8113 Accreditation standards for approval of schools of podiatric medicine and  
residency programs; institutions of higher education; adoption of standards by reference.  
Rule 113. (1) The board approves and adopts by reference the standards for accrediting  
colleges of podiatric medicine developed and adopted by the Council on Podiatric  
Medical Education (CPME) of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and  
entitled “Standards and Requirements for Accrediting Colleges of Podiatric Medicine,”  
CPME 120, adopted October 2021, implementation date October 15, 2021. A copy of the  
standards and requirements is available at no cost from the council’s website at  
www.cpme.org. A copy of the standards and requirements also is available for inspection  
and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of Podiatric Medicine and  
Surgery, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa,  
Lansing, Michigan 48909. The board considers any school of podiatric medicine  
accredited by the CPME of the APMA as a school of podiatric medicine approved by the  
board.  
(2) The board approves and adopts by reference the standards for approval of residency  
programs developed and adopted by the CPME of the APMA entitled “Standards and  
Requirements for Approval of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residencies,” CPME 320,  
July 2018. A copy of the standards and requirements is available at no cost from the  
council’s website at www.cpme.org. A copy of the standards and requirements also is  
available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the Board of  
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory  
Affairs, 611 West Ottawa, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The board considers any residency  
program approved by the CPME of the APMA as a school of podiatric medicine  
approved by the board.  
(3) A higher education institution is considered approved by the board if it is accredited  
by the accrediting body of the region in which the institution is located and the  
accrediting body meets either the recognition standards and criteria of the Council for  
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the recognition procedures and criteria of the  
United States Department of Education. The board adopts by reference the procedures  
and criteria for recognizing accrediting organizations of the CHEA, approved September  
24, 2018, and the procedures and criteria for recognizing accrediting agencies of the  
United States Department of Education, revised July 1, 2020, as contained in 34 CFR  
Part 602. Copies of the standards and criteria of the CHEA and the United States  
Department of Education are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents  
per page from the Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Bureau of Professional  
Licensing, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa, P.O. Box  
30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The CHEA recognition standards also may be  
obtained at no cost from the council’s website at http://www.chea.org. The federal  
recognition criteria also may be obtained at no cost from the department’s website at  
CFR-2020-title34-vol3.pdf (govinfo.gov).  
PART 4. CONTINUING EDUCATION  
R 338.8126 License renewal.  
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Rule 126. (1) An applicant for license renewal shall satisfy the requirements of R  
338.7001 to R 338.7005 and shall accumulate not less than 150 hours of continuing  
podiatric medical education in activities approved by the board under R 338.8127 during  
the 3 years immediately preceding his or her application for renewal.  
(2) Submission of an application for renewal constitutes the applicant’s certification of  
compliance with the requirements of this rule. The board may require a licensee to submit  
evidence to demonstrate compliance with this rule. A licensee shall retain documentation  
of meeting the requirements of this rule for a period of 4 years after the date of applying  
for license renewal. Failure to comply with this rule is a violation of section 16221(h) of  
the code, MCL 333.16221(h).  
(3) A request for a waiver under section 16205 of the code, MCL 333.16205, must be  
received by the department before the expiration date of the license.  
(4) The department may select and audit a sample of licensees who have renewed their  
licenses and request proof of compliance with subrule (2) of this rule. If audited, the  
licensee shall submit documentation as specified under R 338.8127.  
R 338.8127 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.  
Rule 127. (1) The 150 hours of continuing education required under R 338.8126(1) for  
the renewal of a license shall comply with the following, as applicable:  
(a) Not more than 12 credit hours must be earned during one 24-hour period.  
(b) A licensee may not earn credit for a continuing education program or activity that is  
identical or substantially identical to a program or activity the licensee has already earned  
credit for during that renewal period.  
(c) An applicant for license renewal shall have earned not less than 3 continuing  
education hours approved by the CPME or the American Medical Association (AMA) in  
pain and symptom management in each renewal period, pursuant to sections 16204(2)  
and 18033(2) of the code, MCL 333.16204 and 333.18033. Not less than 2 of the 3 hours  
must include controlled substances prescribing. Courses in pain and symptom  
management may include, but are not limited to, any of the following as they relate to  
professional practice:  
(i) Courses in behavior management.  
(ii) Pharmacology.  
(iii) Behavior modification.  
(iv) Stress management.  
(v) Clinical applications.  
(vi) Drug interventions.  
(vii) Controlled substances prescribing.  
(d) An applicant for license renewal shall have earned at least 1 continuing education  
hour approved by the CPME or the AMA in medical ethics.  
(2) The board considers the following as acceptable continuing education:  
Activity  
Code  
Acceptable Continuing  
Education Activities and  
Proof of Completion  
Number of Continuing  
Education Hours  
Granted/Allowed for  
Each Activity  
Attendance at or  
participation in a  
The number of  
continuing education  
(a)  
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continuing education  
hours earned for a  
program or activity related specific program or  
to the practice of podiatry, activity is the number of  
or any non-clinical subject hours approved by the  
relevant to practice,  
sponsor or the approving  
organization.  
education, administration,  
management, or science,  
including, but not limited  
to, live and in-person  
programs, interactive or  
monitored teleconference  
or audio-conference  
A minimum of 75 hours  
must be earned in each  
renewal period, unless  
all 150 hours are earned  
in Activity Code (n).  
programs, online programs,  
and journal articles or other  
self-study programs offered  
by a sponsor accredited or  
approved by the CPME.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a copy of a  
letter or certificate of  
completion showing the  
licensee’s name, number of  
credits earned, sponsor  
name or the name of the  
organization that approved  
the program or activity for  
continuing education  
credit, and the date the  
program was held or  
activity was completed.  
Attendance at or  
The number of  
(b)  
participation in a  
continuing education  
continuing education  
hours earned for a  
program or activity related specific program or  
to the practice of podiatry, activity is the number of  
or any non-clinical subject hours approved by the  
relevant to practice,  
sponsor or the approving  
organization.  
education, administration,  
management, or science,  
including, but not limited  
to, live and in-person  
programs, interactive or  
monitored teleconference  
or audio-conference  
If the activity was not  
approved for a set  
number of hours, then 1  
credit hour for each 50 to  
60 minutes of  
programs, online programs, participation may be  
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and journal articles or other earned.  
self-study programs  
approved by either of the  
following:  
A maximum of 75 hours  
may be earned for this  
category in each renewal  
period.  
The Michigan  
board of podiatric  
medicine and  
surgery, pursuant to  
R 338.8128.  
Another state or  
provincial board of  
podiatric medicine  
and surgery.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a copy of a  
letter or certificate of  
completion showing the  
licensee’s name, number of  
credits earned, sponsor  
name or the name of the  
organization that approved  
the program or activity for  
continuing education  
credit, and the date the  
program was held or  
activity was completed.  
Attendance at or  
The number of  
(c)  
participation in a  
continuing education  
continuing education  
hours earned for a  
program or activity related specific program or  
to the practice of podiatry, activity is the number of  
or any non-clinical subject hours approved by the  
relevant to practice,  
sponsor or the approving  
organization.  
education, administration,  
management, or science,  
including, but not limited  
to, live and in-person  
programs, interactive or  
monitored teleconference  
or audio-conference  
A maximum of 40 hours  
may be earned in this  
category in each renewal  
period.  
programs, online programs,  
and journal articles or other  
self-study programs  
accredited, approved, or  
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offered by any of the  
following:  
The Accreditation  
Council for  
Continuing Medical  
Education.  
The AMA.  
The American  
Osteopathic  
Association.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a copy of a  
letter or certificate of  
completion showing the  
licensee’s name, number of  
credits earned, sponsor  
name or the name of the  
organization that approved  
the program or activity for  
continuing education  
credit, and the date the  
program was held or  
activity was completed.  
Obtaining specialty board  
certification from 1 of the  
following:  
Fifty hours of continuing  
education are earned in  
the year the applicant is  
advised of passing the  
certification  
(d)  
American Board of  
Podiatric Medicine  
(ABPM).  
examination.  
American Board of  
Foot and Ankle  
Surgery (ABFAS).  
American Board of  
Multiple Specialties  
in Podiatry  
(ABMSP).  
American Board of  
Lower Extremity  
Surgery (ABLES).  
American Board of  
Wound  
Management  
(ABWM).  
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If audited, the licensee  
shall submit proof of  
certification.  
Successfully completing an One hour of continuing  
activity that is required for education is earned for  
maintenance of a specialty every 60 minutes spent  
certification recognized by on the activity. A  
(e)  
1 of the following and has  
not been used to satisfy the may be earned for this  
requirements of a activity in each renewal  
maximum of 30 hours  
certification obtained under period.  
activity code (d):  
ABFAS.  
ABPM, if the  
maintenance of the  
specialty  
certification  
included  
completion of the  
ABPM  
Competency  
Assessment.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall provide proof from  
the specialty board that the  
activity was required for  
maintenance of  
certification, that the  
activity was successfully  
completed, and the date of  
completion.  
Serving as an instructor of Two hours of continuing  
podiatric medical students, education are earned for  
(f)  
house staff, other  
each 50 to 60 minutes  
physicians, or allied health spent as an instructor.  
professionals in a hospital  
or institution that offers a  
postgraduate training  
program that is approved  
A maximum of 50 hours  
of continuing education  
may be earned in this  
by the board pursuant to R category each renewal  
338.8113, if the hospital or period.  
institution has approved the  
instruction.  
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If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a letter from  
the program director  
verifying the licensee’s  
role.  
Serving as an instructor of Two hours of continuing  
(g)  
podiatric students at an  
accredited podiatric  
education are earned for  
each 50 to 60 minutes  
medical institution under a spent as an instructor.  
rotating externship  
program recognized and  
approved by the medical  
institution in accordance  
with R 338.8113.  
A maximum of 50 hours  
may be earned in this  
category in each renewal  
period.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a letter from  
the sponsoring podiatric  
institution verifying the  
licensee’s role.  
Initial publication of an  
article related to the  
practice of podiatric  
Twenty-five hours of  
continuing education are  
earned per publication.  
(h)  
medicine and surgery in a  
peer-reviewed journal.  
A maximum of 75 hours  
may be earned in this  
category in each renewal  
period.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a copy of the  
publication that identifies  
the licensee as the author  
or a publication acceptance  
letter.  
Initial publication of a  
chapter related to the  
practice of podiatric  
medicine and surgery in  
either of the following:  
Fifty hours of continuing  
education are earned per  
publication.  
(i)  
A maximum of 50 hours  
may be earned in this  
category in each renewal  
period.  
A professional or  
health care  
textbook.  
A peer-reviewed  
textbook.  
If audited, the licensee  
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shall submit a copy of the  
publication that identifies  
the licensee as the author  
or a publication acceptance  
letter.  
Initial presentation of a  
Two hours of continuing  
(j)  
scientific exhibit, a formal education are earned for  
original scientific paper, or each 50 to 60 minutes of  
both, at a professional  
meeting.  
presentation and  
preparation.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a copy of the  
document presented with  
evidence of the  
A maximum of 30 hours  
may be earned in this  
category each renewal  
period.  
presentation and a log  
indicating time spent in  
preparation or a letter from  
the program sponsor  
verifying the length and  
date of the presentation and  
a log indicating time spent  
in preparation.  
Independent study, which  
One hour of continuing  
(k)  
is the independent reading education is earned for  
of peer-reviewed  
professional journals or  
medical textbooks.  
each 50 to 60 minutes of  
participation.  
A maximum of 30 hours  
may be earned in this  
category in each renewal  
period.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit an affidavit  
attesting to the number of  
hours the licensee spent  
participating in these  
activities and a  
bibliography listing the  
journal, article, the author  
or authors, publication  
date, and date read.  
Completion of a multi-  
media program that  
requires a licensee to  
One hour of continuing  
education is earned for  
each 50 to 60 minutes of  
(l)  
complete a self-assessment participation.  
component, including, but  
not limited to, videotapes,  
internet web-based  
A maximum of 30 hours  
may be earned in this  
15  
seminars, video  
conferences, online  
category each renewal  
period.  
continuing education  
programs, and journal  
articles. This does not  
include multi-media  
programs that satisfy the  
requirements of activity  
codes (a), (b), or (c). A  
self-assessment component  
includes, but is not limited  
to, a post-test or other  
evaluation instrument that  
assesses the knowledge an  
individual gained after  
completing an activity.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a certificate of  
self-assessment provided  
by the program sponsor.  
Participation on a hospital  
staff committee dealing  
One hour of continuing  
education is earned for  
(m)  
with quality patient care or each 50 to 60 minutes of  
utilization review, or both. participation.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a letter from  
an organization official  
verifying the licensee’s  
participation and the  
A maximum of 30 hours  
may be earned in this  
category each renewal  
period.  
number of hours the  
licensee spent participating  
on the committee.  
Full-time enrollment in a  
postgraduate clinical  
A minimum of 5 months  
participation per year is  
(n)  
training program related to required.  
the practice of podiatric  
medicine and surgery in a  
hospital or institution that  
is approved by the board  
pursuant to R 338.8113.  
Fifty hours of continuing  
education are earned for  
each year of full-time  
enrollment.  
If audited, the licensee  
shall submit a letter from  
the program director  
A maximum of 150  
hours may be earned in  
this category each  
16  
verifying the licensee  
renewal period.  
participated in the program.  
;