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 Wisconsin
- Podiatrists must file proof of $1 million per occurrence malpractice coverage each year unless they practice under 240 hours a year in Wisconsin with a principal practice elsewhere.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a Wisconsin license by endorsement?
DSPS lists initial licensure and military reciprocity only. The statute's 3-year practice clause waives only the approved-school requirement; every applicant passes APMLE Parts I to III and an open-book Wisconsin law exam.
- No endorsement: full application
- Extra exam or board appearance
- Board: Wisconsin Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board (DSPS)
Citation: Wis. Stat. 448.63(1), (2); Wis. Admin. Code Pod 1.03, 1.06, 1.095
How much residency does Wisconsin require?
Two years of approved postgraduate training, or one year if finished by June 1, 2010.
- 2 years of residency
Citation: Wis. Stat. 448.63(1)(d)2
Which APMLE parts does Wisconsin require?
APMLE Parts I, II, II CSPE and III.
- APMLE Part III required
Does Wisconsin give its own exam?
An open-book exam on Wisconsin podiatry statutes and rules. An oral exam may be added for listed reasons, including lost or unmaintained hospital privileges.
- Jurisprudence exam
Citation: Wis. Admin. Code Pod 1.06(1)
What does a Wisconsin podiatry license cover?
Practice is limited to conditions affecting the foot and ankle.
- Ankle in scope
- Anesthesia: General anesthetic only when administered by or under the direction of a physician.
Citation: Wis. Stat. 448.60(4)
Does Wisconsin offer a residency, training or temporary license?
The rules provide a temporary educational license, a locum tenens license and a temporary license.
- Available
Citation: Wis. Admin. Code Pod 1.08 to 1.10
Where does Wisconsin stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
Licensing in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not endorse an out-of-state license, so a podiatrist licensed elsewhere files the full application. 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.