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 Washington
- Washington's 100 hours per 2 years is among the highest CE loads; board certification can stand in for it.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Washington license by endorsement?
A podiatrist licensed in a substantially equivalent state may be licensed without examination. Since January 1, 2026 the board waives education, training, experience and exam requirements for those credentialed 2 years immediately before applying with no recent discipline.
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Practice required: 2 years immediately preceding, with no lapse over 90 days
- Board: Washington Podiatric Medical Board (Department of Health)
Citation: RCW 18.22.082; RCW 18.130.077; WAC 246-922-055
How much residency does Washington require?
One year of board-approved postgraduate training; applicants who graduated before July 1, 1993 are exempt.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: RCW 18.22.040(3); WAC 246-922-033
Which APMLE parts does Washington require?
All APMLE parts, or licensure by exam elsewhere with Parts I to III for graduates since June 1988.
- APMLE Part III required
Does Washington give its own exam?
The rule lists only APMLE parts.
- No state exam
Citation: WAC 246-922-040
What does a Washington podiatry license cover?
The statute defines podiatry as treating the human foot, but WAC 246-922-001 defines the functional foot to include osseous structure up to and including the articulating surfaces of the ankle joint.
- Amputation: May not amputate the foot.
- Anesthesia: Spinal anesthesia or anesthesia rendering the patient unconscious only when given by a physician or CRNA, per the board rule.
- May not treat systemic conditions.
Citation: RCW 18.22.035; WAC 246-922-001
Does Washington offer a residency, training or temporary license?
A postgraduate training license for residents in Washington programs, and a one-time 60-day temporary practice permit for licensees from substantially equivalent states.
- Available
Citation: RCW 18.22.045; WAC 246-922-035
Where does Washington stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a Washington podiatry license cost?
- Application: $650 plus $16 HEAL-WA and $70 substance use surcharge (WAC 246-922-990, read 2026-10-10)
- Renewal: $650 plus $16 and $70 per year
Citation: WAC 246-922-990
How often does a Washington license renew?
Renewal every year on the birthday. Recent ABFAS or ABPM certification can satisfy CE, with 2 hours of health equity every 4 years.
- Renews every year
- CE: 100 hours per 2 years
Citation: WAC 246-922-990, 246-922-300
Licensing in Washington?
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.