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Description
"Podiatrist"
means an individual currently licensed to practice Podiatric Medicine:
The diagnosis and treatment of maladies of the human foot and
ankle by medical, surgical or mechanical means. Practice of Podiatric
Medicine includes the administration of local anesthesia in conjunction
with the practice of Podiatry. The use of general anesthesia is
permitted in conjunction with the practice of Podiatry when administered
or supervised by a Medical or Osteopathic Physician who assumes
responsibility for the administration of that anesthesia to a
patient being treated by a Podiatrist.
Application
Information
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- Application
Fee - $200
- License
Fee - $300
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The
application, along with all supporting documents and a check
made payable to "Treasurer, State of Maine", must be submitted
to the Board at least 60 days prior to the Board meeting
at which you wish to have your application reviewed. Following
an evaluation of your credentials, you will receive notice
of the outcome of the evaluation. Before licensure may be
granted, applicants must present themselves for and successfully
pass an oral examination at a regular meeting of the Board.
Examination
The
Board has adopted the PMLexis examination as its standard
examination for licensure qualification. The examination
will be offered in Maine in June and December of each year.
The examination fee is $400.
An
application for examination shall include:
- A
completed application form.
- Official
documentation of Pre-Podiatric education.
- Notarized
copy of podiatric degree.
- A
completed certificate of podiatric education.
- Official
documentation of passing scores on Parts I and II of the
National Boards.
- PMLexis
Examination scores.
- Notarized
copy of certificate of Residency (if applicable).
- Notarized
copy of applicant's CPR certification.
- SBI
form and separate check for $8.
Make
your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer. Endorsement
An
application for licensure on the basis of endorsement of
scores attained on the examination of the National Board
of Podiatric Medical Examiners shall include:
- A
completed application form.
- Official
documentation of Pre-Podiatric education.
- Notarized
copy of Podiatric degree.
- A
completed certificate of podiatric education.
- Official
documentation of passing scores on Parts I and II of the
National Boards.
- PMLexs
examination scores.
- Notarized
copy of certificate of Residency (if applicable)
- Notarized
copy of applicant's CPR certification.
- A
verification of licensure form completed by any state
board where applicant is presently or was previously licensed.
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SBI form and separate check for $8.
Make
your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer.
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Application
Procedure
To
apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link
below. This action will link you to the actual application form
and instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has
the Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from
your browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a
location to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe
Acrobat Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.
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APPLICATION
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Renewal Information
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FEES
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- This
license renews annually on June 30
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Completed Application;
- A
late fee of $50.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after
the June 30 license expiration date.
- A
late fee of $200. is assessed for licenses renewed 91
days to 2 years after the license expiration date.
- A
person who submits an application for renewal more than
90 days after the license expiration date is subject to
all requirements governing new applicants and is required
to reapply with an original license application, documentation
and fees.
- Renewal
applications are mailed approximately 90 days prior to
the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility
to keep the Board informed of the current license address
and/or to see that the license is renewed.
- CONTINUING
EDUCATION
- 25 hours of board approved continuing education is due
at the time of renewal in the odd-numbered years.
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Renewal
Procedure
(Note: Due to the Continuing
Education requirement, licenses may not currently be renewed online. Use link
to download renewal application and submit by mail.)
RENEW
LICENSE
WARNING: Online submission
of your renewal application must not be construed as automatic renewal of your
license. The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal
before your license is renewed.
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Description
"Podiatrist
in Residency" refers to an individual who has met all of the requirements
to become a "Podiatrist," except for not having completed his/her
residency and not having passed the licensure examination.
Application
Information
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FEES
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- Application
Fee - $200
- License
Fee - $300
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| TERM |
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| REQUIREMENTS |
The
application, along with all supporting documents and a check
made payable to "Treasurer, State of Maine", must be submitted
to the Board at least 60 days prior to the Board meeting
at which you wish to have your application reviewed. Following
an evaluation of your credentials, you will receive notice
of the outcome of the evaluation. Before licensure may be
granted, applicants must present themselves for and successfully
pass an oral examination at a regular meeting of the Board.
Examination
The
Board has adopted the PMLexis examination as its standard
examination for licensure qualification. The examination
will be offered in Maine in June and December of each year.
The examination fee is $400.
An
application shall include:
- A
completed application form.
- Official
documentation of Pre-Podiatric education.
- Notarized
copy of podiatric degree.
- A
completed certificate of podiatric education.
-
Official documentation of passing scores on Parts I and
II of the National Boards.
- Notarized
copy of applicant's CPR certification.
- SBI
form and separate check for $8.
Make
your checks payable to: Maine State Treasurer.
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Application
Procedure
To
apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link
below. This action will link you to the actual application form
and instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has
the Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from
your browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a
location to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe
Acrobat Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.
DOWNLOAD
APPLICATION
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Renewal Information
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FEES
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- This
license renews annually on June 30.
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A late fee of $50. is assessed for licenses renewed after
the June 30 license expiration date.
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A late fee of $200. is assessed for licenses renewed 91
days to 2 years after the license expiration date.
- A
person who submits an application for renewal more than
90 days after the license expiration date is subject to
all requirements governing new applicants and is required
to reapply with an original license application, documentation
and fees.
- Renewal
applications are mailed approximately 90 days prior to
the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility
to keep the Board informed of the current license address
and/or to see that the license is renewed.
- CONTINUING
EDUCATION - 25 hours of board approved continuing
education is due at the time of renewal in the odd-numbered
years.
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Renewal
Procedure
(Note: Due to the Continuing
Education requirement, licenses may not currently be renewed online. Use link
to download renewal application and submit by mail.)
RENEW
LICENSE
WARNING: Online submission
of your renewal application must not be construed as automatic renewal of your
license. The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal
before your license is renewed.
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About
This Profession
Staff
Directory | Contacting
Us | Laws and Rules | Adverse
Disciplinary Actions | Related Links | Calendar | Publications
Our Purpose
The Board
of Licensure of Podiatric medicine was established to protect
the public through regulation of the practice of podiatry in the
State of Maine by setting professional standards.
The primary
responsibilities of the Board is to conduct examinations of candidates
for licensure to practice podiatry, to verify credentials of applicants,
to license and renew upon documentation of continuing education
activities, to conduct hearings and investigations upon receipt
of complaints pertaining to podiatry.
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Our Staff
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Mail
comments and inquiries to:
Department
of Professional and Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Registration
#35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035
Call
us at (207) 624-8626
TTY (Hearing Impaired) (207)
624-8563
Fax us at (207) 624-8637
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Laws
The State
of Maine Legislature has developed a database of laws for all
State agencies. For the text of current Board Laws, please visit
please visit http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/32/chapdoc/00510.doc.
The
publications of the Maine State Legislature are made available
on the Internet as a public service and reliance on any such information
is at the user's own risk. The State of Maine, its agencies, officers
and employees do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness
or timeliness of any information on the Maine State Legislature's
web site and may not be held liable for any losses caused by any
person's reliance on the information available on this web site.
Rules
For the text
of current rules, please visit http://www.state.me.us/sos/cec/rcn/apa/02/chaps02.htm
on the Secretary of State's Web site
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Adverse Disciplinary
Actions
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to Report
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Related Links
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Calendar of Events
- Board
Meetings scheduled for Y2000:
All meetings
will begin at 1:00 p.m. At the Office of Licensing and Registration
at 122 Northern Avenue, Gardiner, ME, 04345.
- Thursday
- December 9, 1999 - OLR Board Room - Rules Hearing
- Thursday
-January 20, 2000 - Central Conference Room
- Thursday
- July 13, 2000 - OLR Board Room
- Thursday
- September 14, 2000 - OLR Board Room
- Examination
Schedule for Y2000
First Tuesday
in December
Second Tuesday in June
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Rulings
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and Minutes
- Bulletins
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Releases
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Revised:
June 8, 2000
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