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 Vermont
- Vermont's endorsement law caps the practice requirement at 3 years even when the other state's rules are not equivalent.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Vermont license by endorsement?
Licensure without examination for podiatrists whose other-state requirements are substantially equal. The board must also offer endorsement after no more than 3 years of practice in good standing anywhere in the U.S., with 2 years of postgraduate training (3 for graduates of schools outside the U.S. and Canada).
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Practice required: Up to 3 years of practice in good standing; 2 years of postgraduate training for U.S. or Canadian graduates
- Board: Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Citation: 26 V.S.A. 372
How much residency does Vermont require?
The endorsement path requires 2 years of postgraduate training for U.S. or Canadian graduates; the exam path defers to board rule.
Citation: 26 V.S.A. 371, 372(b)
Which APMLE parts does Vermont require?
Applicants complete all required steps of the NBPME examinations set by board rule.
What does a Vermont podiatry license cover?
Foot and lower leg distal to the myotendinous junction of the triceps surae. Surgery at or above the ankle only in a licensed general hospital or certified ASC.
- Ankle in scope
- Amputation: Amputations other than toes only in a licensed general hospital or certified ASC.
- Anesthesia: Spinal or general anesthesia must be given by a professional authorized to administer it.
Citation: 26 V.S.A. 321(3)
Does Vermont offer a residency, training or temporary license?
A limited temporary license for interns, residents and fellows, up to 54 weeks and renewable for the training period.
- Available
Citation: 26 V.S.A. 378
Where does Vermont stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a Vermont podiatry license cost?
- Application: $650 (26 V.S.A. 374, read 2026-10-10)
- Renewal: $525 per 2 years
Citation: 26 V.S.A. 374
How often does a Vermont license renew?
Biennial renewal; a license lapsed 3 years or more may require updating knowledge and skills.
- Renews every 2 years
Citation: 26 V.S.A. 373
Licensing in Vermont?
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.