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 West Virginia
- The universal licensing pathway requires moving to West Virginia (or a military spouse transfer); multi-state podiatrists use the traditional application.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a West Virginia license by endorsement?
The Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act of 2025 pathway is open only to podiatrists who establish West Virginia residency or are qualifying military spouses, with a current license in good standing, CPME-approved training and passed exams. Others use the traditional pathway.
- Universal license recognition
- Board: West Virginia Board of Medicine
Citation: W. Va. Code 30-1-27; WVBOM podiatric physician page
How much residency does West Virginia require?
At least one year of CPME-approved graduate clinical training; the board may accept 2 years of military podiatric training or 3 years of private clinical experience instead.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: W. Va. Code 30-3-10(e)(3)(D)
Which APMLE parts does West Virginia require?
All component parts of the APMLE passed within 10 consecutive years.
- APMLE Part III required
Does West Virginia give its own exam?
The board may require a personal interview.
Citation: W. Va. Code 30-3-10(f)
What does a West Virginia podiatry license cover?
Foot and ankle. Ankle surgery only when a hospital medical staff credentialing committee has granted ankle surgery privileges.
- Ankle in scope
- Anesthesia: Anesthesia other than local for foot surgery must be given by or under an anesthesiologist or CRNA, after a physician's medical evaluation.
- Warts and other skin lesions of the hand that also occur in the foot.
Citation: W. Va. Code 30-3-4
Where does West Virginia stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
How often does a West Virginia license renew?
CPME-approved podiatric education; a missed CE certification expires the license automatically.
- Renews every 2 years
- CE: 50 hours per 2 years
Citation: W. Va. Code 30-3-12
Licensing in West Virginia?
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.