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 Kansas
- Ankle surgery in Kansas needs rearfoot and ankle training plus board certification or qualification.
- A temporary permit can cover practice while the application is decided.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Kansas license by endorsement?
Applicants licensed by another state or country whose requirements the board finds substantially equal may be licensed without examination on payment of the endorsement fee.
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Board: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Citation: K.S.A. 65-2003(b)
How much residency does Kansas require?
Postgraduate study as set by board rule is required for licenses granted since July 1, 1988.
Citation: K.S.A. 65-2003(a)(3)
What does a Kansas podiatry license cover?
The foot includes the ankle and tendons inserting into it. Ankle surgery needs a surgical residency (2 years before July 1, 2007, 3 years after) in rearfoot and ankle surgery, board certification or qualification, and a medical care facility.
- Ankle needs a separate credential
- Amputation: Toes or part of the foot, but not the foot.
- Anesthesia: Local anesthetic only.
Citation: K.S.A. 65-2001, 65-2002
Does Kansas offer a residency, training or temporary license?
A temporary permit while a license application is decided, and a postgraduate permit limited to an approved training program.
- Available
Citation: K.S.A. 65-2005(e), (f)
Where does Kansas stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a Kansas podiatry license cost?
- Application: Up to $300 for a license by endorsement (statutory cap)
- Renewal: Up to $500 (statutory cap)
Citation: K.S.A. 65-2012
How often does a Kansas license renew?
CE hours are set by board rule; proof of liability insurance is required at renewal.
Citation: K.S.A. 65-2005(d), 65-2010
Licensing in Kansas?
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.