Verified October 10, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What podiatrists miss in Georgia
- Applications are signed and notarized, with an affidavit of citizenship.
- All applicants must have graduated from an approved US college of podiatry.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Georgia license by endorsement?
The board's checklists offer licensure by examination and reinstatement only. Out-of-state podiatrists apply with APMLE Parts I to III and a one-year residency. A limited temporary license covers up to 12 months of practice to advance medical education.
- No endorsement: full application
- Board: Georgia State Board of Podiatry Examiners
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 500-2-.01, 500-3-.01; board how-to guide and FAQ
How much residency does Georgia require?
One year of podiatric medicine and surgery residency at an APMA- and board-approved hospital program.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: Board FAQ (Rule 500-2-.01)
Which APMLE parts does Georgia require?
Certified APMLE Parts I, II and III scores are required.
- APMLE Part III required
Does Georgia give its own exam?
The board's requirements list the national exams only.
- No state exam
Citation: Board FAQ
Does Georgia require a controlled-substance registration?
No separate state license was found. Podiatrists with a DEA registration must register with the Georgia PDMP and complete 3 hours of controlled substance prescribing CME.
- No separate state registration
Citation: Board FAQ
Does Georgia offer a residency, training or temporary license?
A limited temporary license for podiatrists never licensed in Georgia who must practice there 12 months or less to advance their medical education.
- Available
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 500-3-.01; board how-to guide
Where does Georgia stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
How often does a Georgia license renew?
Licenses renew every two years in odd-numbered years.
- Renews every 2 years
- CE: 50 hours per 2-year cycle
Citation: Board how-to guide; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 500-2-.02 (citing Rule 500-5-.01)
Licensing in Georgia?
Georgia does not endorse an out-of-state license, so a podiatrist licensed elsewhere files the full application. We prepare every supporting document and a question-by-question guide, request the FPMB disciplinary report, CPME residency verification and other boards' verifications, and track the file to a decision; you sign every oath and sit every exam. A license by endorsement is $799 per state, or $899 for a full application.