Licensing Information
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Effective March 22, 2010: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
certification [Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals] is required for
initial licensure and license renewals. CPR certification and/or
recertification courses are approved for CME Category A Credit for up to 3 CME
hours. CPR certification courses are available from:
The American Red Cross ,The
American Heart Association and
The American Safety and Health Institute.
License Renewals: For Full Active Licensees
Renewals for active podiatry licenses will begin in mid October, 2011. The
Board now provides and recommends the option of Online Renewal.
Licenses that require a renewal application and plan to forego the online
renewal option, must inquire about a hard copy renewal form from the Board
Office at (410) 764 4785.
Login Instructions:
User Name: is your five digit license
number
Password: is the last four digits of your social security number
Limited License
A Limited License temporarily authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry
under the supervision of a licensed podiatrist. While the license is effective,
the limited licensee is restricted to patients of the health care facility or
program that is named on the limited license. A limited license is issued for a
term of one year and may be renewed annually.
A Limited License is required of all podiatric residents. A podiatrist that
holds a full Active License and pursues additional training in a residency
program is required to hold a Limited License in addition to other licensure
options. Podiatric residents rotating in doctor's offices or ASC as part of
their residency program should provide a copy of their Limited License valid for
the dates of the rotation.
A Limited License is valid only for supervised training at an approved
location as part of a residency program; this does not authorize the practice of
podiatry outside of the residency program. Moonlighting, taking calls, or
providing any type of weekend, holiday, or overnight coverage on a Limited
License outside an approved residency program or an approved satellite facility
is strictly prohibited.
To qualify for a Limited License an applicant must meet the following
criteria:
- Must have successfully completed podiatry college with a D.P.M. degree
earned.
- Must have successfully completed the National Boards Part I & II.
- Must have an appointment for postgraduate clinical training in podiatry with
a podiatric instructor in a Maryland State Health Care Facility approved by the
Board
OR
Must have an appointment for postgraduate clinical
training in podiatry with a podiatric instructor in an Out-of State Health Care
Facility with an affiliation agreement with a Maryland State
Health Care Facility approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
Full License
A Full License authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry fully in the
state of Maryland. A Full License runs on a two-year cycle and expires December
31st of every odd year.
To qualify for a Full License an applicant must meet the following
criteria:
- Must have successfully completed podiatry college with a D.P.M. degree
earned.
- Must have successfully completed the National Boards Part I & II.
- Must have successfully completed the National Boards Part III - PMLEXIS
Examination.
- Must have completed at least one year of postgraduate clinical
training in podiatry.
OR
Must have at least 5 (five)
consecutive years of podiatry practice.
Please note that the Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners DOES
NOT issue licenses based on Reciprocity
Jurisprudence Examination and Ethics Lecture
**Starting January 2006, the Board will now administer
the Jurisprudence and Ethics Lecture Online. The Exam will be mailed to eligible
licensees to be taken on an honor system.**
The exam and lecture are requirements for ALL licensees in the state of
Maryland. The exam focuses on the Maryland State Laws, Regulations as well as
scope of practice issues.
PMLEXIS Eligibility
All PMLexis examination candidates, planning to sit for the
exam in the State of Maryland must fulfill ONE of the following requirements:
I. Must be a podiatric resident in an approved residency program in the State
of Maryland; and thus have a Maryland Limited License.
OR
II. Must be in the process of applying for a full Maryland podiatric license.
(Please note that the Board must have received at least 70% of required
documents; this includes especially, the Application & Licensing fees, Official
Transcript from Podiatry College and the Part I & II National Board scores).
OTHERWISE,
All out-of-state candidates that do not meet the above requirements must
complete the Application for PMLexis Examination Eligibility to be credentialed
to sit for the exam in the State of Maryland.
Please be aware that it
is the applicant's responsibility to return the completed application on time!
For a PMLEXIS Application Form; contact the Board office at
(410) 764 4785.
Wall Certificates
Available For Full Active Licensees Only.
The Board provides a courtesy wall certificate to all full active licensees.
If you require multiple certificates for your offices: Please include a check in
the amount of $25.00 payable to the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
for each additional wall certificate request.
Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Permit
Are any controlled dangerous substances dispensed at your practice
location to facilitate patient treatment?
Article 27, Section 281(a), Annotated Code of Maryland requires every person
who manufactures, distributes, prescribes or dispenses any controlled dangerous
substance within the State to obtain a registration (Permit) to be issued by the
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene every two years.
Please note
that you must obtain both a DEA registration number specific for a Maryland
practice location along with a Maryland CDS permit.
Do you practice at more than one location?
Article 27, Section 281(d), Annotated Code of Maryland requires that a
separate registration (permit) be obtained for each principal place of business
that manufactures, distributes, prescribes or dispenses controlled dangerous
substances.
Specific inquires regarding the Maryland CDS permit should be directed to
Division of Drug Control, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215,
Telephone number (410) 764-2890.
For a DEA Number; call (410) 244
3591
Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Permit to Dispense
Does your practice dispense prescription drugs?
Section 16-205(a)(2), of the Maryland Podiatry Act, states "After consulting
with the State Board of Pharmacy, [the Board will] adopt rules and regulations
regarding the dispensing of prescription drugs by a licensed podiatrist;" The
Board utilizes the provisions of Title 10, Code of Maryland Regulations, §
10.13.01, Dispensing Prescription Drugs by a Licensee, in its review and as
appropriate, issuance of the Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
Permit to Dispense.
If your practice dispenses more than starter dosages, samples (for no
charge), or more than just the administering of a prescription drug in the
course of treating a patient, you should apply for a Dispensing Drug Permit.
Corporate Name Application
Board approval is not required if surname is used in the corporate name i.e.
John Smith, D.P.M. PC
However, the Board and the Maryland Podiatric
Medical Association (MPMA) require approval for all other names. i.e. Podiatry
Partners, PC
Limited Liability Companies (LLC) do not need to be
approved by the Board. This is because an LLC is not a corporation and the
statue does not require the Board's approval. However, the name of the LLC still
needs to comply with the Board's
statues and laws regarding advertising.
Universal Precautions
If a podiatrist is engaged in the private practice of podiatry in Maryland,
the podiatrist shall display the notice developed under §1-207
Article 16 of the Annotated Code of Maryland conspicuously in each office where
the podiatrist is engaged in practice.
For more Information, please visit the
Board's FAQ
Sales and Use Tax License
Podiatrists who sell goods/products over-the-counter and also maintain an
inventory of over $1000 are required to maintain a Sales and Use tax License.
For more information on this topic, visit the
Sales and Use Tax Website or contact by phone at 1 800-492-1751
Inactive Licensure
Please note that a podiatry license cannot be placed on Inactive Status until
after the current licensing cycle. The licensing cycle ends on December 31 of
every odd year.
Practitioners desiring to be placed on Inactive Status are required to
complete the application for Inactive licensure and have it notarized, as
indicated on the form. A one-time fee of $150.00 must accompany the application.
Checks should be made payable to the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
Podiatrists on Inactive Status are also subject to a subsequent $50.00 annual
fee.
Please note that, should you allow your license to lapse to Non-Renewed
status either by choice or by failing to pay the annual fee of $50.00, you will
be required to reapply for a Maryland podiatric license as a new licensee. This
process includes any new application requirements implemented by the Board
including taking the National Boards Part III Examination also known as the
PMLexis. This requirement may be of particular importance to you if you never
took the PMLexis exam when obtaining your original Maryland podiatry license.
In order to reinstate your Maryland podiatric license from Inactive to Active
status, a licensee is required to submit documentation of having met the
continuing education requirements (25 CME's per year) equal to those required
for the period during which the individual has not held an active Maryland
podiatric license, provided that these requirements do not exceed 125 hours. The
fee for reinstatement is $300.00 in addition to the renewal fee of $1,050.00.
Please see the Maryland Podiatry Act: §16-308