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 Tennessee
- The rule still says Part III scores come from FPMB; scores now go through Meazure Learning.
- Proof of age is a notarized copy of a birth certificate, driver's license or voter card.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Tennessee license by endorsement?
Reciprocity applicants meet every requirement for a new license, including the open-book jurisprudence exam. Part III is waived for those whose last NBPME score is over 5 years old and who practiced 3 years on an unencumbered license elsewhere.
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Extra exam or board appearance
- Board: Tennessee Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1155-02-.04(2), 1155-02-.08
How much residency does Tennessee require?
At least a one-year CPME-approved residency.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1155-02-.04(1)(e)
Which APMLE parts does Tennessee require?
Parts I, II and III, with the waiver above for experienced licensees with older scores.
- APMLE Part III required
Does Tennessee give its own exam?
An open-book jurisprudence exam sent with the application; 90% correct passes and there is no fee.
- Jurisprudence exam
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1155-02-.08(3)
What does a Tennessee podiatry license cover?
Board rules allow ankle surgery subject to T.C.A. 63-3-101; podiatrists doing it keep proof of compliance at the practice for inspection, and 10 of their 12 clinical CE hours each year must be on ankle surgery.
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1155-02-.02(3), 1155-02-.12
Does Tennessee offer a residency, training or temporary license?
An academic license ($440) for practice within a postgraduate training program.
- Available
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1155-02-.06, 1155-02-.14
Where does Tennessee stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a Tennessee podiatry license cost?
- Application: $440 (rule revised August 2019, read 2026-10-10)
- Renewal: $275 per 2 years plus $10 state regulatory fee
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1155-02-.06
How often does a Tennessee license renew?
Twelve of the 15 hours are clinical; prescribers add 2 hours every 2 years on Tennessee's opioid and controlled-substance prescribing guidelines.
- Renews every 2 years
- CE: 15 hours per calendar year
Citation: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1155-02-.12
Licensing in Tennessee?
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.