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 Rhode Island
- Rhode Island is one of the few states whose podiatry law expressly rules out reciprocity.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Rhode Island license by endorsement?
The podiatry statute says there shall be no reciprocity in granting licenses to podiatrists from other states or countries. Out-of-state podiatrists apply on the standard route.
- No endorsement: full application
- Board: Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Podiatry (Department of Health)
Citation: R.I. Gen. Laws 5-29-9
How much residency does Rhode Island require?
A minimum one-year residency accredited by CPME at the time of training.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: R.I. Gen. Laws 5-29-6(c)
What does a Rhode Island podiatry license cover?
The statute says a licensed podiatrist shall be considered a physician and surgeon of the foot and ankle.
- Ankle in scope
Citation: R.I. Gen. Laws 5-29-1(k)
Does Rhode Island offer a residency, training or temporary license?
Limited registration ($65) for interns, residents and fellows appointed in approved hospitals or clinics.
- Available
Citation: R.I. Gen. Laws 5-29-13, 23-1-54
Where does Rhode Island stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a Rhode Island podiatry license cost?
- Application: $240 (R.I. Gen. Laws 23-1-54, read 2026-10-10)
- Renewal: $240 to $540 per 2 years
Citation: R.I. Gen. Laws 23-1-54
How often does a Rhode Island license renew?
Biennial renewal; a 6-month grace period to make up missing credits.
- Renews every 2 years
- CE: 15 hours per year
Citation: R.I. Gen. Laws 5-29-10
Licensing in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island does not endorse an out-of-state license, so a podiatrist licensed elsewhere files the full application. 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.