All applicants are advised to read and understand the Rules and Regulations governing the practice of Podiatry in Massachusetts.
Limited Licensure
(Applicants who are entering into a one year residency or preceptorship under a licensed podiatrist)
- be of good moral character
- must have been accepted into an approved residency or preceptorship program
- must have official transcript with date degree conferred
- must complete a criminal offender record information request form
Initial Licensure
(Applicants who have never been licensed before as a Podiatrist)
- be of good moral character
- have earned a DPM degree from a board-accredited podiatry college
- have passed parts I and II of the exam given by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME)
- have completed one year's residency/preceptorship under the supervision of an approved doctor
- must complete a criminal offender record information request form
Licensure by Reciprocity
(Applicants who have been licensed before as a Podiatrist outside of Massachusetts)
- be of good moral character
- have earned a DPM degree from a board-accredited podiatry college
- have passed parts I, II, and III/PMLexis of the exam given by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME)
- have completed one year's residency/preceptorship under the supervision of an approved doctor
- be licensed in at least one other state
- ask the state(s) candidate is coming from if the state would accept a Massachusetts candidate as a reciprocal candidate; the Board in question will need to submit this information in a letter to PCS -- this is required for the file to be complete
- must complete a criminal offender record information request form
Part III
(Applicants that wish to take their Part III Exam during their residency)
- be of good moral character
- have submitted an official transcript with a DPM degree and carry the official seal of the school. Transcripts must include your graduation date and the official copy sent directly to PCS.
- have submitted a Certified Transcript indicating passing scores for Parts I and II from the National Board of Podiatry Medical Examiners (NBPME). NBPME must send an official copy directly to PCS.
- have submitted three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant's good moral character: one from the Podiatry school administration and two from individuals who have known the applicant at least 10 years. Letters from relatives are not acceptable.
