OKLAHOMA STATE BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR LICENSURE
A. Requirements to apply for State Examination:
1. FeePlease mail a check or money order in the amount of $200.00 payable to Board of Podiatric MedicalExaminers.
2. Completed Applicationa. All sections must be completed to the best of your knowledge and returned with this signed
instruction sheet. For those items that do not apply to you, mark N/A (not applicable).
b. Any YES answer on page 2 of the application MUST be explained in a notarized statement.
c. Complete all education (beginning with high school) and all practice history thoroughly to ensurethat there are no gaps greater than 90 days.
3. National Board Scores
Applicants must request that test scores be electronically submitted to this Board from the National
Board of Podiatric Examiners.
4. Verification of Education
Applicants who attended podiatric schools in the United States, a territory of the United States orpossessions, or approved by the council on Podiatric Medical Education, must complete the Form 1 andreturn directly to the Board with the school seal or notarized. Additionally the institution must providethe Board a copy of the official transcript and copy of the diploma of the applicant.
5. Verification of Post Grad Training
The Form 2 is required to verify all residency training. This form must be completed by the program
director and the original sent directly from the program to the Board. Applicants must have satisfactorily
completed a podiatric surgery residency (PSR) of not less than 365 days and approved by the Council ofPodiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
6. Verification of Licensure
Verification of Licensure Form 3 must be completed by any state in which you now hold or have everheld a license to practice. Licenses for training must also be verified. If the state has a standard letter ofverification this may be accepted in lieu of the Form 3 provided all information requested is included.
The Form 3 or the letter of verification must be received with the state seal embossed or imprinted on
the document.
7. Recommendation
The Board must receive three (3) recommendations detailing clinical skills and competency MUST BE
authored by a colleague who is currently licensed in a state of the United States and in good standingwith the licensing jurisdiction of that state. The Form 4 may be used for the recommendation;
additionally the Board will accept a formal letter in lieu of the Form 4.
8. Evidence of Status
New legislation took effect November 1, 2007, requiring the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
to issue a license only to U.S. citizens, nationals and legal permanent resident aliens; and to applicants
who present valid documentation.
9. Extended Background Check
All applicants for licensure will be required to request an extended background check (EBC) bycompleting the request at the link provided.

B. Examination:
1. Upon submission and approval of a completed application for licensure by examination, and thepayment of all fees, an applicant may sit for an examination approved by the Board. The Board has
adopted the APMLE Part III as the written portion of the licensure examination. The applicant also must
pass a jurisprudence exam and an oral exam as authorized in 59 O.S. Section 144 as administered by theBoard.
C. General:
1. Applications not received prior to the deadline (30 days prior to the examination) will be required towait until the following year to take the examination. Please submit application as early as possible toallow time for processing.
2. This office may contact other sources for verification of information contained in your application. The
Board will not consider your application until all requests for verification have been received.
3. Even though your application is complete, there is no guarantee that the Board will approve yourapplication for licensure. The Board may find exceptions or make discoveries that may cause them notto approve an application for licensure. In such event, the Board will clearly state the basis upon whichsuch exceptions have been made and you will be notified by mail. The Board, may at its discretion,require further proof of clinical competency.
4. All Board meetings are open to the public. If for any reason you wish to discuss your application with
the Board, a written request for a personal appearance must be received in this office no later thanfourteen (14) days prior to the meeting to permit scheduling.
5. Applications will be placed in no response if final correspondence from this office has been received
within twelve (12) months. Should you wish to reapply, you must complete a new application.
6. Should you have any questions or require assistance with the application process, you may write to:Oklahoma State Board of Podiatry
101 NE 51st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: (405) 962-1400 (Mon-Fri 8am-430pm CST)
Email: licensing@okmedicalboard.org“I,, have fully read and understand my instructions. I swear or affirm thatthe information submitted in and with the application is to the best of my knowledge, true and factual. I
understand that attempts to deceive or fraudulently portray information contained herein may result incancellation of my application or charges of filing a fraudulent application which may result in subsequent
revocation of licensure.”

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