DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS  
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE  
PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY – GENERAL RULES  
Filed with the secretary of state on May 9, 2025  
These rules become effective immediately after 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 338.8101 and R 338.8102 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, R 338.8105, R  
338.8121, R 338.8122, R 338.8141, R 338.8143, R 338.8147, R 338.8149, R 338.8151, and R  
338.8153 are added, and R 338.8103, R 338.8104, R 338.8107, R 338.8109, R 338.8110, R  
338.8113, R 338.8126, R 338.8127, R 338.8128, and R 338.8145 are rescinded, as follows:  
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS  
R 338.8101 Definitions.  
Rule 101. (1) As used in these rules:  
(a) “ABFAS” means the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.  
(b) “ABLES” means the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery.  
(c) “ABMSP” means the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry.  
(d) “ABPM” means the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.  
(e) “ABWM” means the American Board of Wound Management.  
(f) “ACCME” means the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.  
(g) “AMA” means the American Medical Association.  
(h) “AOA” means the American Osteopathic Association.  
(i) “APMA” means the American Podiatric Medical Association.  
(j) “APMLE” means the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination.  
(k) "Board" means the Michigan board of podiatric medicine and surgery created in section  
18201 of the code, MCL 333.18201.  
(l) “CHEA” means the Council for Higher Education Association.  
(m) "Code" means the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.  
(n) “CPME” means the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.  
(o) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.  
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(p) “NBPME” means the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.  
(2) A term defined in the code has the same meaning when used in these rules.  
R 338.8102 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking; requirements.  
Rule 102. (1) Under section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual seeking licensure  
or who is licensed or registered shall have completed training in identifying victims of human  
trafficking that satisfies the following standards:  
(a) Training content that covers all of the following:  
(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in 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.  
(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 an individual and request documentation of proof of  
completion of training. If audited by the department, the 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 Rescinded.  
R 338.8104 Rescinded.  
R 338.8105 Telehealth.  
Rule 105. (1) A licensee shall obtain consent for treatment before providing a telehealth service  
pursuant to section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284.  
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(2) A licensee shall keep proof of consent for telehealth treatment in the patient’s up-to-date  
medical record in compliance with section 16213 of the code, MCL 333.16213.  
(3) A licensee providing a telehealth service may prescribe a drug if the licensee is a prescriber  
acting within the scope of the licensee’s practice and in compliance with section 16285 of the code,  
MCL 333.16285, if the licensee does both of the following:  
(a) Refers the patient to a provider that is geographically accessible to the patient, if medically  
necessary.  
(b) Makes themself available to provide follow-up care services to the patient, or to refer the  
patient to another provider, for follow-up care.  
(4) A licensee providing telehealth services shall do both of the following:  
(a) Act within the scope of the licensee’s practice.  
(b) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional, in-person healthcare service.  
R 338.8107 Rescinded.  
R 338.8109 Rescinded.  
R 338.8110 Rescinded.  
R 338.8113 Rescinded.  
PART 2. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT;  
APPROVED EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS  
R 338.8121 Examination approval and adoption; requirements; passing score.  
Rule 121. (1) The board approves and adopts the APMLE sponsored by the NBPME or its  
successor.  
(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 338.8122 Accreditation standards for approval of schools of podiatric medicine and  
residency programs; institutions of higher education; adoption of standards by reference.  
Rule 122. (1) The board approves and adopts by reference the standards for accrediting colleges  
of podiatric medicine developed and adopted by the CPME of the APMA and titled “Standards  
and Requirements for Accrediting Colleges of Podiatric Medicine,” CPME 120, adopted April  
2023, implementation date April 22, 2023. 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 is also available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 25 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  
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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 titled “Standards and  
Requirements for Approval of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residencies,” CPME 320,  
adopted October 22, 2022, implementation date July 1, 2023. 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 is also available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 25 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 where the institution is located and the accrediting body meets  
either the recognition standards and criteria of the 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  
October 4, 2021, 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.  
The CHEA recognition standards may be obtained at no cost from the council’s website at  
http://www.chea.org. The federal recognition criteria may be obtained at no cost from the  
United States Government Publishing Office’s website at CFR-2020-title34-vol3.pdf  
(govinfo.gov). 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 25 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.  
R 338.8126 Rescinded.  
R 338.8127 Rescinded.  
R 338.8128 Rescinded.  
PART 3. LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS  
R 338.8141 Initial licensure by examination; requirements.  
Rule 141. 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 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 338.8122.  
(b) Have achieved a passing score on the required parts of the APMLE sponsored by the NBPME  
or its successor as approved by the board and required under R 338.8121.  
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(c) Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 2 years of a postgraduate training program  
approved by the board under R 338.8122. Certification of the completion of the minimum 2 years  
of postgraduate training must not be submitted to the department more than 15 days before the end  
of the 2-year minimum completion date.  
R 338.8143 Licensure by endorsement; requirements.  
Rule 143. (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) If an applicant was first licensed in another state and has been actively engaged in the practice  
of podiatric medicine for 5 years or more 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.  
(4) 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 338.8122.  
(b) Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of 2 years of a postgraduate training program  
approved by the board under R 338.8122.  
(c) Have achieved a passing score on the required parts of the APMLE sponsored by the NBPME  
or its successor as approved by the board and required under R 338.8121.  
(5) If an applicant was first licensed in a province of Canada and has been actively engaged in  
the practice of podiatric medicine for 10 years or more 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.  
(6) If an applicant was first licensed in a province of Canada and has been actively engaged in  
the practice of podiatric medicine for less than 10 years before the date of filing an application for  
podiatric medical licensure in this state, the applicant shall satisfy all 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 satisfactorily completed a minimum of 2 years of a postgraduate training program  
approved by the board under R 338.8122.  
(c) Have achieved a passing score on the required parts of the APMLE sponsored by the NBPME  
or its successor as approved by the board and required under R 338.8121.  
(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.  
(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 338.8145 Rescinded.  
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R 338.8147 Educational limited licenses; limited license renewal.  
Rule 147. (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 338.8122.  
(b) Have achieved a passing score on the required parts of the APMLE sponsored by the NBPME  
or its successor as approved by the board and required under R 338.8121.  
(c) Have documentation provided directly to the department verifying that the applicant has been  
accepted into a postgraduate training program that satisfies R 338.8122.  
(3) A limited license is renewable for not more than 5 years under section 333.18012(2) of the  
code, MCL 333.18012. Relicensure of this limited license is counted the same as renewal for  
purposes of this subrule.  
R 338.8149 Requirements for relicensure after lapse.  
Rule 149. (1) An applicant whose 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 and satisfies the following requirements as indicated  
by a (√) below:  
(a) For a podiatrist who has let a Michigan license lapse  
and is not currently licensed or registered as a podiatrist years or less.  
in another state or province of Canada:  
Lapsed 3  
Lapsed  
more than 3  
years.  
(i)  
Submit a completed application on a form provided  
by the department, together with the required fee.  
√
√
√
(ii) Establish that the applicant is of good moral  
character as that term is defined in, and determined  
under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.  
√
(iii) Submit fingerprints as required by section  
16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.  
√
√
(iv) Complete 150 hours of continuing education  
pursuant to R 338.8153, including both of the  
following:  
√
(A) Not less than 3 hours in pain and symptom  
management pursuant to R 338.8153(1)(c). Not  
less than 2 of the 3 hours must include controlled  
substances management.  
(B) At least 1 hour in medical ethics pursuant to  
R 338.8153(1)(f).  
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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.  
(v) Achieve a passing score on part III of the APMLE  
sponsored by the NBPME or its successor within 3  
years of submitting the application for relicensure.  
(vi) An applicant who is or has ever been licensed,  
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 their Michigan license  
lapse and is currently licensed or registered as a podiatrist years or less.  
in another state or province of Canada:  
Lapsed 3  
Lapsed  
more than 3  
years.  
(i)  
Submit a completed application on a form provided  
by the department, together with the required fee.  
√
√
√
√
√
(ii) Establish that the applicant is of good moral  
character as that term is defined in, and determined  
under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.  
(iii) Submit fingerprints as required by section  
16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.  
(iv) Complete 150 hours of continuing education  
pursuant to R 338.8153 including both of the  
following:  
√
√
(A) Not less than 3 hours in pain and symptom  
management pursuant to R 338.8153(1)(c). Not  
less than 2 of the 3 hours must include controlled  
substances management.  
(B) At least 1 hour in medical ethics pursuant to  
R 338.8153(1)(f).  
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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.  
(v) An applicant who is or has ever been licensed,  
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.  
PART 4. LICENSE RENEWAL; CONTINUING EDUCATION  
R 338.8151 License renewal.  
Rule 151. (1) An applicant for license renewal shall accumulate not less than 150 hours of  
continuing education in activities approved by the board under R 338.8153 during the 3 years  
immediately preceding submitting an application for renewal.  
(2) An applicant shall satisfy the implicit bias training standards requirements of R 338.7004.  
The licensee may count the hours earned satisfying the requirements of R 338.7004 as part of the  
150 hours of continuing education required under subrule (1) of this rule if the hours were earned  
by participating in a course or activity approved by the board under R 338.8153.  
(3) 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.  
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(4) A request for a waiver under section 16205 of the code, MCL 333.16205, must be received  
by the department not less than 30 days before the last regularly scheduled board meeting before  
the expiration date of the license.  
(5) The department may select and audit a sample of renewal applications and request a licensee  
to produce documentation proving that the licensee complied with the continuing education  
requirements. If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation as specified under R 338.8153.  
R 338.8153 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.  
Rule 153. (1) The 150 hours of continuing education required under R 338.8151(1) for the  
renewal of a license shall comply with the following, as applicable:  
(a) Not more than 12 credit hours may be earned during one 24-hour period.  
(b) Except for the implicit bias training required under R 338.7004 that may be used to comply  
with R 338.7004 and a continuing education requirement under R 338.8151(1), 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) In each renewal period, an applicant for license renewal shall earn not less than 3 continuing  
education hours in pain and symptom management approved by 1 of the following:  
(i) The ACCME.  
(ii) The AMA.  
(iii) The AOA.  
(iv) The CPME.  
(v) The Michigan Osteopathic Association.  
(vi) The Michigan State Medical Society.  
(d) Not less than 2 of the 3 hours of pain and symptom management required under subdivision  
(c) of this subrule must include controlled substances management.  
(e) Courses that satisfy the pain and symptom management requirement of subdivision (c) of this  
subrule 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 management.  
(f) An applicant for license renewal shall earn at least 1 continuing education hour in medical  
ethics approved by 1 of the following:  
(i) The ACCME.  
(ii) The AMA.  
(iii) The AOA.  
(iv) The CPME.  
(v) The Michigan Osteopathic Association.  
(vi) The Michigan State Medical Society.  
(2) The board approves and adopts by reference the standards for approving sponsors of  
continuing education developed and adopted by the CPME of the APMA titled, “Standards and  
Requirements for Approval of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine,” CPME  
720, adopted October 2019, implementation date: July 1, 2020. A copy of the standards and  
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requirements is available at no cost from the council’s website at www.cpme.org. A copy of the  
standards and requirements is also available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 25 cents  
per page from the Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Michigan Department of Licensing  
and Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa, Lansing, Michigan 48909.  
(3) A continuing education program approved by the CPME is considered approved by the board.  
(4) The board considers the following as acceptable continuing education:  
Activity Acceptable Continuing Education Number of Continuing Education Hours  
Code  
(a)  
Activities and Proof of Completion  
Attendance at or participation in a The number of hours of continuing  
Granted/Allowed for Each Activity  
continuing education program or  
activity related to the practice of  
podiatry, or any non-clinical  
subject relevant to practice,  
education, administration,  
education earned for a specific program  
or activity is the number of hours  
approved by the sponsor or the  
approving organization.  
management, or science, including, A minimum of 75 hours must be earned  
but not limited to, live and in-  
person programs, interactive or  
monitored teleconference or audio-  
conference programs, online  
programs, and journal articles or  
other self-study programs offered  
by a sponsor accredited or  
in each renewal period, unless all 150  
hours are earned in Activity Code (n).  
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.  
(b)  
Attendance at or participation in a The number of hours of continuing  
continuing education program or  
activity related to the practice of  
podiatry, or any non-clinical  
subject relevant to practice,  
education, administration,  
education earned for a specific program  
or activity is the number of hours  
approved by the sponsor or the  
approving organization.  
management, or science, including, If the activity was not approved for a set  
but not limited to, live and in-  
person programs, interactive or  
number of hours, 1 credit hour for each  
50 to 60 minutes of participation may be  
monitored teleconference or audio- earned.  
conference programs, online  
programs, and journal articles or  
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other self-study programs  
approved by another state or  
provincial board of podiatric  
medicine and surgery.  
A maximum of 75 hours may be earned  
for this category in each renewal period.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit  
a copy of a letter or certificate of  
completion showing the licensee’s  
name, number of credit hours  
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.  
(c)  
Attendance at or participation in a The number of hours of continuing  
continuing education program or  
activity related to the practice of  
podiatry, or any non-clinical  
subject relevant to practice,  
education, administration,  
education earned for a specific program  
or activity is the number of hours  
approved by the sponsor or the  
approving organization.  
management, or science, including, A maximum of 40 hours may be earned  
but not limited to, live and in-  
person programs, interactive or  
monitored teleconference or audio-  
conference programs, online  
programs, and journal articles or  
other self-study programs  
in this category in each renewal period.  
accredited, approved, or offered by  
any of the following:  
The ACCME.  
The AMA.  
The AOA.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit  
a copy of a letter or certificate of  
completion showing the licensee’s  
name, number of credit hours  
earned, sponsor name or the name  
of the organization that approved  
the program or activity for  
continuing education, and the date  
the program was held or activity  
was completed.  
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(d)  
Obtaining an initial specialty board Fifty hours of continuing education are  
certification from 1 of the  
following:  
earned in the year the applicant is  
advised of passing the certification  
examination.  
ABPM.  
ABFAS.  
ABMSP.  
ABLES.  
ABWM.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit  
proof of certification.  
(e)  
Completing an activity that is  
required for maintenance of a  
specialty certification recognized  
by 1 of the following and has not  
been used to satisfy the  
One hour of continuing education is  
earned for every 60 minutes spent on the  
activity. A maximum of 30 hours may  
be earned for this activity in each  
renewal period.  
requirements of a certification  
obtained under 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 both of the following:  
(i) Proof of an active ABFAS or  
ABPM certification during the  
licensing during the renewal cycle.  
(ii) A self-certification statement  
signed by the licensee verifying the  
time spent on the activity. The  
self-certification statement must  
include each date that an activity  
was completed, a description of the  
activity completed, and the number  
of hours spent in preparing for or  
completing the activity.  
(f)  
Serving as an instructor of  
Two hours of continuing education are  
earned for each 50 to 60 minutes spent  
as an instructor.  
podiatric medical students, house  
staff, other physicians, or allied  
health professionals in a hospital or  
institution that offers a  
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postgraduate training program that A maximum of 50 hours of continuing  
is approved by the board pursuant  
to R 338.8122, if the hospital or  
institution has approved the  
instruction.  
education may be earned in this  
category each renewal period.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit  
a letter from the program director  
verifying the licensee’s role.  
(g)  
Serving as an instructor of  
podiatric students at an accredited  
Two hours of continuing education are  
earned for each 50 to 60 minutes spent  
podiatric medical institution under as an instructor.  
a rotating externship program  
recognized and approved by the  
medical institution in accordance  
with R 338.8122.  
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.  
(h)  
Initial publication of an article  
related to the practice of podiatric  
medicine and surgery in a peer-  
reviewed journal.  
Twenty-five hours of continuing  
education are earned per publication.  
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:  
(i)  
Fifty hours of continuing education are  
earned per publication.  
A maximum of 50 hours may be earned  
in this category in each renewal period.  
A professional or  
healthcare textbook.  
A peer-reviewed textbook.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit  
a copy of the publication that  
identifies the licensee as the author  
or a publication acceptance letter.  
Initial presentation of a scientific  
(j)  
Two hours of continuing education are  
exhibit, a formal original scientific earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of  
presentation and preparation.  
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paper, or both, at a professional  
meeting.  
A maximum of 30 hours may be earned  
in this category each renewal period.  
If audited, the licensee shall submit  
a copy of the document presented  
with evidence of the 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.  
(k)  
Independent study, which is the  
independent reading of peer-  
reviewed professional journals or  
medical textbooks.  
One hour of continuing education is  
earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of  
participation.  
A maximum of 30 hours may be earned  
If audited, the licensee shall submit in this category in each renewal period.  
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.  
(l)  
Completion of a multi-media  
One hour of continuing education is  
program that requires a licensee to earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of  
complete a self-assessment  
participation.  
component, including, but not  
limited to, videotapes, internet  
web-based seminars, video  
A maximum of 30 hours may be earned  
in this category each renewal period.  
conferences, online 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.  
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(m)  
Participation on a hospital staff  
committee dealing with quality  
patient care or utilization review,  
or both.  
One hour of continuing education is  
earned for each 50 to 60 minutes of  
participation.  
A maximum of 30 hours may be earned  
If audited, the licensee shall submit in this category each renewal period.  
a letter from an organization  
official verifying the licensee’s  
participation and the number of  
hours the licensee spent  
participating on the committee.  
(n)  
Full-time enrollment in a  
postgraduate clinical training  
program related to the practice of  
A minimum of 5 months participation  
per year is required.  
podiatric medicine and surgery in a Fifty hours of continuing education are  
hospital or institution that is earned for each year of full-time  
approved by the board pursuant to enrollment.  
R 338.8122.  
A maximum of 150 hours may be  
If audited, the licensee shall submit earned in this category each renewal  
a letter from the program director  
verifying the licensee participated  
in the program.  
period.  
;