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 Michigan
- The board may call an endorsement applicant for an interview.
- LARA notes that Part II CSPE is no longer offered and the class of 2021 need not meet it.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Michigan license by endorsement?
The Public Health Code lets the board license a health professional licensed in another state who substantially meets Michigan's requirements, where that state keeps substantially equivalent standards. The board may require a personal interview.
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Board: Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Citation: MCL 333.16186
How much residency does Michigan require?
Postgraduate education set by board rule is required for more than a limited license.
Citation: MCL 333.18031
What does a Michigan podiatry license cover?
Lower extremity conditions, including osseous and soft tissue procedures on the foot, ankle and contiguous attachments below the tibial tuberosity.
- Ankle in scope
- Amputation: No amputation proximal to the tibiotalar joint.
- Anesthesia: Excludes general anesthesia and intravenous anesthetic agents given by the podiatrist.
- Ulcers below the tibial tuberosity.
Citation: MCL 333.18001
Does Michigan offer a residency, training or temporary license?
A limited license is required for postgraduate training, confined to approved programs and renewable for up to 5 years.
- Available
Citation: MCL 333.18012
Where does Michigan stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
Licensing in Michigan?
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.