Endorsement

Requirements for Licensure by Endorsement

1. Completed Application: Applications may be submitted online at MyLicense.IN.gov or completed by paper and mailed to our office.

 Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Attn: Podiatry Board
402 West Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204

If you have ever held a license previously in Indiana, and are applying again for the same license type, please contact our office at (317) 234-2060 or by email at pla3@pla.in.gov to inquire about reactivating your previous license.
 

2. Application Fee of $150.00: Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online at MyLicense.IN.gov. If applying by paper/mail make checks or money orders payable to Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. All application fees are nonrefundable.
    
3. Criminal Background Check: If you submit a paper application, a confirmation email advising you to do your criminal background check will be sent to the email address supplied on the application. If the application is submitted online, you may start your criminal background check process after the receipt screen appears after submitting your online application and payment.
    
4. Positive Response Documentation:  If the you answer "yes" to any of the questions in the questions section of your application, you must explain fully in a signed statement, meaning an explanation or statements of facts and or events, including all related details. Describe the event including the violation, location, date, and disposition. If you have had a malpractice judgment against you or settled any malpractice action, provide circumstances surrounding the case including legal documents and amount that was paid out on your behalf. Letters from attorneys or insurance companies are not accepted in lieu of your statement however they may accompany your statement.
    
5. APMLE Part I & Part II Exam: What has been known previously as NBPME Parts I, II, and III is now the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE) Parts I, II, and III.  The fee for the transfer of your scores is thirty-five dollars ($35.00). You may wish to contact the National Board office prior to your request to verify the correct fee and procedures for transfer. You may request these scores from:

Prometric, Attn: NBPME
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
(877) 302-8952

APMLE registration, test center regulations, preparation for the examinations, score requests and many more details are available by visiting the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examinations website.
 

6. Proof of Passing an Examination other than the National Boards: In accordance with IC § 25-29-4-1(a)(3) each applicant must take and pass a medical licensing examination that is substantially equivalent to the Board's examination. Applicants must submit verification for either of the following:

• State Board Examination Scores - If a state board examination was required, have the state board verify that an examination was administered and attach subjects, scores, date of the examination and average awarded to the individual; OR
  • Official APMLE Part III Exam Scores - If the applicant sat for the APMLE Part III examination, (also known prior to 1989 as the Virginia State Board examination), request that your official scores be sent directly to our office from the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards. You may request these scores from:

Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards
6551 Malta Drive
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
(561) 752-3735

The fee for the transfer of your scores is forty-five dollars ($45.00). You may wish to contact the Federation prior to your request to verify the correct fee and procedures for transfer. Scores may also be obtained through electronic order and payment from the Federation’s website.

Note: In accordance with IC § 25-29-5(b)(2): The board may require an applicant under this section to do the following: (1) appear before the board; or (2) Pass a medical examination, approved by the board, if at least ten (10) years have elapsed since the applicant passed a medical licensing examination.
 

7. Verification of Education (Transcript): Applicants must submit an official transcript from a Council on Podiatric Medical Education (COPE) approved college or school of podiatric medicine. This original transcript must show that all requirements for graduation have been met and when the degree was conferred. Transcripts must be original, official transcripts. Copies or incomplete (not yet showing your degree granted) transcripts are not acceptable.
    
8. Verification of Postgraduate Training: In accordance with IC § 25-29-3-1(4), 845 IAC 1-3-1(a)(12), and 845 IAC 1-3-3, each applicant must have satisfactorily completed at least a twelve (12) months of progressive graduate medical training program that meets the requirements of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (COPE). Applicants must provide evidence to the Board of progressive graduate training either by the institution or by another entity which was approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. Proof of progressive graduate training must be submitted as follows:

• An official copy of your certificate of completion issued by the graduate training program; OR
• An original letter from the graduate training program director under the seal of the program. (No copies of such letter will be accepted)
   

9. Verification of State Licensure(s): Applicants must submit a license verification from each state in which you are currently or have ever been licensed to practice podiatric medicine or any other health profession or occupation. You need to contact the state(s) in which you hold or have held a license and have that state verify your license directly to the State of Indiana. They may mail the verification to the address listed for the podiatry board.
   
   The verification must come directly from the State or authority in which license was obtained.
    
10. Verification of Five (5) Years of Practice in Podiatric Medicine: In accordance with IC § 25-29-5-1(4), each applicant must present evidence of practicing medicine for at least five (5) years. Applicants must submit an affidavit verifying that you have practiced podiatric medicine in another state for at least five (5) years. 
     
11. Proof of Name Change: When the name on any document differs from the applicant’s name, a certified copy of a marriage certificate or legal name change must be submitted.

Requirements for Temporary License by Endorsement

The Board may issue a temporary license to practice podiatric medicine to an applicant who applies by endorsement and submits the following documentation in addition to all documentation required for full licensure by endorsement.
 

1. Completed Application: You may request the temporary permit by submitting a new application online after submitting the endorsement application.  If using the paper application, you may request the temporary permit by selecting "Yes" on page one (1) in response to the question "Do you desire a temporary permit?"
    
2. Temporary Application Fee of $50.00 in addition to the $150.00 Endorsement Application Fee: Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online at MyLicense.IN.gov. If applying by paper/mail make checks or money orders payable to Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. All application fees are nonrefundable.
    
3. Verification of Current Licensure to Practice Podiatric Medicine in Another State: A notarized copy of your current license (billfold license of pocket-card) which shows your license number and expiration date is acceptable.

A temporary permit expires the earlier of:

• the date the applicant holding the temporary license is issued a license; or
• the date the board disapproves the applicant's application. 

PROCESSING TIME: Processing time depends on the applicant. The applicant is responsible for the submission of all documents. If there is a positive response the license will not be issued until it has been reviewed by the Medical Licensing Board.

FAIR INFORMATION PRACTICE ACT: In compliance with IC 4-1-6, this agency is notifying all applicants that they must provide the requested information or the application will not be processed. The applicant has the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information provided will become public record. Examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law. A social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with IC 4-1-8-1. Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it.

STATUTE AND RULES: Please view the statute and rules on our website as listed on the following link: https://www.in.gov/pla/3872.htm.