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 South Carolina
- The application asks for 3 letters of recommendation from podiatrists and an original certified birth certificate.
- The reciprocity statute speaks of podiatrists moving to South Carolina.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a South Carolina license by endorsement?
A license may issue to a podiatrist moving to South Carolina from a state whose requirements equal South Carolina's and that extends the same reciprocal privileges.
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Board: South Carolina Board of Podiatry Examiners
Citation: S.C. Code 40-51-110
How much residency does South Carolina require?
A one-year formal preceptorship or residency approved by the AAPPS or the APMA.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: S.C. Code 40-51-57(A)
Which APMLE parts does South Carolina require?
LLR asks for results of Parts I to III of the National Board exam, sent by the issuing agency.
- APMLE Part III required
Does South Carolina give its own exam?
The board uses the national exam and may add written or oral exams.
Citation: S.C. Code 40-51-80
What does a South Carolina podiatry license cover?
Ankle care only for RRA qualified or certified podiatrists; others treat the foot and soft tissue. Ankle surgery in an accredited hospital or ASC; osseous ankle surgery needs ABFAS certification or qualification and a 3-year PMSR/RRA residency.
- Ankle needs a separate credential
- Amputation: No amputation of the entire foot, or of the leg or foot above the transmetatarsal level.
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia by localized infiltration only.
- Excludes tibial shaft fracture fixation, midshaft tibial osteotomy and total ankle replacement.
Citation: S.C. Code 40-51-20, 40-51-210
Does South Carolina offer a residency, training or temporary license?
Limited licenses for podiatrists in approved preceptorship or residency programs.
- Available
Citation: S.C. Code 40-51-57(B)
Where does South Carolina stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a South Carolina podiatry license cost?
- Application: $500 (LLR, read 2026-10-10)
- Renewal: $200 per 2 years
Citation: LLR Board of Podiatry Examiners licensure page
How often does a South Carolina license renew?
Prescribers include 2 hours on prescribing and monitoring Schedule II to IV controlled substances.
- Renews every 2 years
- CE: 24 hours per 2 years
Citation: S.C. Code 40-51-140
Licensing in South Carolina?
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.