Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - General Rules  
Rule Set 2023-58 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Friday, November 15, 2024  
09:00 AM  
UL-5  
611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on  
proposed changes to the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery - General Rules rule set.  
The proposed rules amend definitions, approve and adopt the American Podiatric Medical Licensing  
Examination, update accreditation standards, clarify licensing requirements, amend and clarify the requirements  
for licensure by endorsement, eliminate the jurisprudence examination for licensure and relicensure, amend and  
clarify approved continuing education providers and requirements, and rescind and relocate some rules to  
comply with current drafting requirements and for organization and clarity.  
By authority conferred on the Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by 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.  
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are  
published on the State of Michigan's website at http://www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 11/1/2024 issue of the  
Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or email at the following email  
address: [email protected].  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by email at the following addresses  
until 11/15/2024 at 05:00 PM:  
Bureau of Professional Licensing, Attention: Departmental Specialist  
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170  
BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing  
is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available. Anyone needing  
assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711 to make arrangements.  
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