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 Louisiana
- The statute still lists US citizenship; the board rule also accepts legal authority to live and work in the US.
- Louisiana certifies ankle practice separately from the license.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Louisiana license by endorsement?
Licensure by reciprocity for a current, unrestricted license in another state, with a specialty board exam or Part III passed within ten years. Applicants out of practice for two years must show competency. The statute speaks of an oral examination.
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Board: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Citation: La. R.S. 37:617; La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. XLV, 1321
How much residency does Louisiana require?
One year of CPME-accredited postgraduate training for applications received since January 1, 2005.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: La. R.S. 37:613(A)(5); La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. XLV, 1305
Which APMLE parts does Louisiana require?
All three parts of the NBPME examination.
- APMLE Part III required
Does Louisiana give its own exam?
R.S. 37:617 waives further exams "upon oral examination" for applicants examined elsewhere. Whether every applicant now sits an oral exam was not confirmed; the fee rule lists $50 for one.
Citation: La. R.S. 37:617; La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. XLV, 139
What does a Louisiana podiatry license cover?
The foot ends at the proximal talus. Board certification is needed for ankle care: conservative after one year of residency, surgical after a 3-year residency or a 2-year residency with ABFAS certification.
- Ankle needs a separate credential
- Anesthesia: Local anesthetic only; general or spinal anesthesia only in accredited facilities, given by an anesthesiologist or a CRNA under one.
Citation: La. R.S. 37:611(3); La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. XLV, 1307
Does Louisiana offer a residency, training or temporary license?
A postgraduate year one registration for first-year training in Louisiana, and temporary permits.
- Available
Citation: La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. XLV, 1303, 139, 143
Where does Louisiana stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a Louisiana podiatry license cost?
- Application: $300 application
- Renewal: $200 per year
Citation: La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. XLV, 139, 141 (rules compiled June 2021)
How often does a Louisiana license renew?
Certificates renew annually on or before January 1.
- Renews every year
Citation: La. R.S. 37:621
Licensing in Louisiana?
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.