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 Ohio
- Supervising hyperbaric oxygen requires ACLS, a 40-hour course, ABFAS or ABPM certification or qualification and consultation with an authorized physician.
- The application includes an attestation that the information is accurate and truthful.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Ohio license by endorsement?
The board must issue a podiatry license under Ohio's universal recognition chapter to an applicant who holds a license in another state.
- Universal license recognition
- Board: State Medical Board of Ohio
Citation: ORC 4731.52(E); ORC chapter 4796
How much residency does Ohio require?
One year of postgraduate training in a podiatric internship, residency or clinical fellowship.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: ORC 4731.52(A)(1)(e)
Which APMLE parts does Ohio require?
Applicants pass an examination prescribed by board rule.
What does a Ohio podiatry license cover?
The statute covers the foot, the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the foot, and superficial hand lesions; it does not name the ankle.
- Anesthesia: General anesthetics only in podiatric colleges and accredited hospitals. Since June 9, 2026 the board may not bar office podiatrists from collaborating with a CRNA.
- Superficial lesions of the hand other than trauma.
Citation: ORC 4731.51, 4731.513
Which procedure permits does Ohio issue?
- Hyperbaric oxygen supervision (qualifications, no separate permit)
Does Ohio offer a residency, training or temporary license?
A training certificate ($130) for internship, residency or fellowship, valid 3 years and renewable once.
- Available
Citation: ORC 4731.573
Where does Ohio stand on the podiatric compact?
Passed the Senate; not enacted.
- Compact bill pending
- SB 354 (136th General Assembly)
What does a Ohio podiatry license cost?
- Application: $305 (ORC 4731.52(B))
- Renewal: $305 per 2 years (ORC 4731.281)
Citation: ORC 4731.52, 4731.281
How often does a Ohio license renew?
Licenses are valid for 2 years from issuance.
- Renews every 2 years
Citation: ORC 4731.281
Licensing in Ohio?
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.