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 Utah
- Utah issues its own controlled substance license on top of the DEA registration.
- Utah grants podiatric wound debridement on the limbs and torso, with wound specialist certification.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Utah license by endorsement?
DOPL issues a license by endorsement to an applicant licensed in another state with a similar scope, at least one year of practice under that license and good standing. DOPL's map flags states whose licensees must also document APMLE passage.
- Universal license recognition
- Practice required: 1 year of practice under the other license
- Board: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (Podiatric Physician Board)
Citation: Utah Code 58-1-302; DOPL endorsement document
How much residency does Utah require?
For licenses on or after July 1, 2015: 24 months of CPME-approved residency, or 12 months plus continuing progressive residency in Utah under a license that is revoked if the resident leaves.
- 2 years of residency
Citation: Utah Code 58-5a-302(4); Utah Admin. Code R156-5a-302a
Which APMLE parts does Utah require?
Part I, Part II written, Part II CSPE and Part III.
- APMLE Part III required
Does Utah give its own exam?
The rule lists only the APMLE parts.
- No state exam
Citation: Utah Admin. Code R156-5a-302b
What does a Utah podiatry license cover?
Bone surgery of the foot and ankle is in scope. Ankle fusion, massive reconstruction and trimalleolar fracture reduction need a 3-year residency (post-June 2006) plus ABFAS rearfoot and ankle certification or qualification. Ankle surgery only in an ASC or hospital with quality review.
- Ankle needs a separate credential
- Amputation: No amputation proximal to Chopart's joint.
- Wound debridement on the limbs and torso for podiatrists certified as Certified Wound Specialist Physicians.
Citation: Utah Code 58-5a-102, 58-5a-103
Does Utah require a controlled-substance registration?
A separate Utah Controlled Substance License ($100) is needed to administer, possess or prescribe controlled substances, in addition to DEA registration.
- State registration required on top of DEA
Citation: DOPL podiatric physician application
Where does Utah stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a Utah podiatry license cost?
- Application: $235 (DOPL application form, read 2026-10-10)
Citation: DOPL podiatric physician application
How often does a Utah license renew?
The 2-year CE period starts September 30 of even-numbered years.
- Renews every 2 years
- CE: 40 hours per 2 years
Citation: Utah Admin. Code R156-5a-303, R156-5a-304
Licensing in Utah?
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.