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 North Dakota
- North Dakota allows amputation of the foot in its entirety, unusual among states.
- The board approves or denies licenses at its regular meeting, which the applicant attends.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a North Dakota license by endorsement?
A license without examination is possible for podiatrists from a state that grants North Dakota like privileges and has equal statutory requirements, after 2 years of active practice, with 5 years of malpractice history. The board page says every applicant appears in person at the next board meeting.
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Practice required: 2 years of active practice immediately preceding
- Extra exam or board appearance
- Board: North Dakota Board of Podiatric Medicine
Citation: N.D.C.C. 43-05-14; board license application page
How much residency does North Dakota require?
Graduates after July 1, 1991 must complete a clinical residency; the statute sets no length.
Citation: N.D.C.C. 43-05-11
Which APMLE parts does North Dakota require?
A passing score on each section of the NBPME licensing examination.
- APMLE Part III required
Does North Dakota give its own exam?
Applicants appear in person for an oral practical examination; the board may accept a national clinical exam graded by NBPME in its place.
- Oral exam
Citation: N.D.C.C. 43-05-12(1)
What does a North Dakota podiatry license cover?
Foot, ankle and related soft tissue below the tibial tuberosity, excluding extra-articular bone injuries above the distal metaphyseal scar.
- Ankle in scope
- Amputation: Toes, parts of the foot or the foot in its entirety, when medically necessary.
- Podiatrists may assist in non-podiatric surgery.
Citation: N.D.C.C. 43-05-01(5)
Does North Dakota offer a residency, training or temporary license?
A temporary permit for residents or preceptees, up to 12 months (fee up to $250). The president may also issue a temporary license until the applicant's board appearance.
- Available
Citation: N.D.C.C. 43-05-12(2); board license application page
Where does North Dakota stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a North Dakota podiatry license cost?
- Application: $300 (board page, read 2026-10-10; statute cap $500)
Citation: N.D.C.C. 43-05-10, 43-05-14; board license application page
How often does a North Dakota license renew?
Annual renewal; the statute caps the fee at $750.
- Renews every year
- CE: 60 hours per 36 months
Citation: N.D.C.C. 43-05-15; board CME page
Licensing in North Dakota?
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.