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New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 20 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS › Part 13 - DRY NEEDLING PROVISION › Section 16.20.13.8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST TO PROVIDE DRY NEEDLING

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A. Dry needling may
				be performed by a physical therapist who meets the following requirements
(1) the physical therapist must complete and
				maintain documentation of a board approved dry needling course that includes,
				but is not limited to, training in indications, contraindications, potential
				risks, proper hygiene, proper use and disposal of needles, and appropriate
				selection of clients.
(2) the
				physical therapist must complete a minimum of 24 hours of a dry needling
				course, with both a written and practical (in-person) training.
(3) dry needling in a high-risk area, without
				formal training, is not to be performed until the physical therapist has
				received appropriate training.
(4)
				a physical therapist must have at least 6 months of experience as a licensed
				physical therapist before providing dry needling to any patients.
(5) the physical therapist bears the burden
				of proof of sufficient education and training to ensure competence. If
				requested by the board or a member of the public, the physical therapist
				practicing dry needling shall provide documentation of completion of the
				training required by this regulation. Failure to provide written document to
				the board of meeting the training requirement shall be deemed prima facie
				evidence that the physical therapist is not competent and shall not be
				permitted to perform dry needling.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.2 - SCOPE

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The provisions in 16.21.1 NMAC apply to all parts of Chapter
				  21 and provide information for applicants, licensed podiatrists, board members,
				  and members of the public.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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Podiatry Act, Subsection E of Section
				  61-8-6
				  NMSA 1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.6 - OBJECTIVE

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This part provides general provisions for the practice of
				  podiatry, licensee responsibility, and requirements for the conduct of board
				  business.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A.
"APMLE"
means American podiatric medical licensing
				examination.
B.
"Board"
means board of podiatry.
C.
"CPME"
means the council on
				podiatric medical education.
D.
"NBPME"
means the national board of podiatric medical
				examiners.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.8 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

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A. For the
				purpose of clarification of the Podiatry Act, Subsection C of Section
				61-8-2
				NMSA 1978, the practice of podiatry:
(1) in
				regard to surgical treatment shall include the skin and subcutaneous tissues of
				the thigh and all structures distal to the knee.
(2) does include amputation of any portion of
				the foot;
(3) does allow the use of
				the services of a certified registered nurse anesthetist; and
(4) a licensed podiatrist may assist a
				licensed medical or osteopathic physician in the performance of any surgery of
				the lower extremities.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.10 - RESPONSIBILITY OF LICENSEE

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It is the responsibility of the licensed podiatrist to keep
				  the board informed of a current mailing address within 30 days of changes. All
				  correspondence, including renewal forms, will be mailed to the last address on
				  file. The board assumes no responsibility for renewal applications or other
				  correspondence not received because of a change of mailing address or email
				  address.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.11 - SEVERABILITY

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The provisions of these regulations are severable. If any
				  parts of these regulations are held invalid, the remaining provisions shall
				  remain in force and effect.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.12 - TELEPHONIC ATTENDANCE BY BOARD MEMBERS

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A. Pursuant to the provisions of the Open
				Meetings Act, Subsection C of Section
				10-15-1
				NMSA 1978, board members may participate in a board meeting by means of a
				conference telephone or similar communications equipment, and participation by
				such means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting. Such
				participation by telephone may only occur when it is difficult or impossible
				for the member to attend in person.
B. Each board member participating by
				conference telephone must be identified when speaking and all participants must
				be able to hear each other at the same time, and members of the public
				attending the meeting must be able to hear any member of the public or board
				members participating by phone.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.13 - CONDUCT OF BOARD BUSINESS

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A.
Officers
.
The board shall elect a chairperson,
				vice-chair, and secretary at the first regularly scheduled meeting in each
				calendar year.
B.
Excused
				absences
. A board member may be excused from a board meeting at the
				discretion of the board chairperson. The member shall notify the board
				chairperson and board administrator prior to meeting with an explanation of why
				they will be unable to attend. All other unattended meetings will be unexcused
				absences. After three consecutive unexcused absences, the member shall be
				recommended for removal as a board member pursuant to the Podiatry Act,
				Subsection D of Section
				61-8-5
				NMSA 1978.
C.
Quorum
.
				Three board members shall constitute a quorum.
D.
Notice of meetings
. Regular
				meetings, special meetings and emergency meetings shall be noticed in
				accordance with the provisions of the board's open meetings
				resolution.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 16.21.1.14 - ADVERTISING GUIDELINES

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A. All
				advertisements shall include the podiatrist's name or medical group name,
				address and telephone number consistent with the Health Care Advertising Act,
				Section
				57-27-1
				NMSA 1978.
B. Specialty practice: A
				podiatrist may only advertise a specialty practice if they qualify under one of
				the following provisions:
(1) the licensee is
				board certified or board eligible by a recognized certifying board; if an
				abbreviation of the certifying board is used then the name of the certifying
				board must be included in the advertisement;
(2) the licensee is a fellow or an associate
				of a specialty organization which admits fellows and associates on the basis of
				an examination; if an abbreviation of the certifying board is used then the
				name of the certifying board must be included in the advertisement.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 2 - FEES › Section 16.21.2.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Podiatry Act,
				  Sections 61-8-1 through
				  61-8-17 NMSA
				  1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 2 - FEES › Section 16.21.2.8 - FEES

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A. Application fee
				for licensure by examination is $400.00.
B. Application fee for expedited licensure by
				reciprocity is $600.00.
C.
				Duplicate license fee is $25.00.
D.
				Temporary license fee is $100.00.
E. Annual renewal fee is $300.00.
F. Late fee for license renewal applications
				that are received but not complete, or not received or postmarked by December
				31, is $50 per month for each month or part thereof.
G. Reinstatement fee is $200.00 for the first
				12 months of delinquency and $500.00 for a license that has lapsed more than
				one year but not more than three years.
H. Fees for requests for copies of public
				records will be charged reasonable administrative fees.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 3 - LICENSE BY EXAM › Section 16.21.3.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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Podiatry Act, Paragraph (10) of Subsection E of Section
				  61-8-6
				  and
				  61-8-8
				  NMSA 1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 3 - LICENSE BY EXAM › Section 16.21.3.6 - OBJECTIVE

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This part lists the requirements and documentation, which
				  must be submitted to the board to obtain licensure as a podiatrist by
				  examination.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 3 - LICENSE BY EXAM › Section 16.21.3.7 - DEFINITIONS

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"Jurisprudence exam" means an examination concerning the laws
				  and rules of the New Mexico board of podiatry.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 3 - LICENSE BY EXAM › Section 16.21.3.8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE

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Each applicant for a license as a podiatrist must possess
				  the following qualifications:
A.
				graduated and been awarded a doctor of podiatric medicine degree from an
				accredited college of podiatric medicine as defined in the Podiatry Act,
				Paragraph (3) of Subsection A of Section
				61-8-8
				NMSA 1978;
B. passed the NBPME
				examinations part 1, 2, and 3;
C.
				every applicant prior to 2015 shall have completed at minimum one year of
				residency approved by the CPME and after 2015 completion of three year
				residency approved by the CPME; and
D. passed the New Mexico jurisprudence
				examination with a score of ninety percent or higher.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 3 - LICENSE BY EXAM › Section 16.21.3.9 - DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

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The board may designate a professional background
				  information service, which compiles background information regarding an
				  applicant from multiple sources. Each applicant for a license by examination
				  must submit the required fees and following documentation:
A. completed application, with signature and
				a passport quality photo taken within the past six months; applications are
				valid for one year from the date of receipt;
B. official transcripts from the school of
				podiatric medicine or college, to be sent directly to the board office from the
				accredited program;
C. certificate
				or letter from residency director verifying completion of residency program
				approved by the CPME; after completion of 24 months of residency applicants may
				submit a letter from residency director indicating good standing of applicant
				and anticipated completion of full 36 month residency program.
D. proof that the applicant has passed the
				NBPME examinations sent directly from the NBPME;
E. verification of licensure in all states
				where the applicant holds or has held a license to practice podiatry, or other
				health care profession; verification from the other state(s) may be received
				via US mail, electronically or facsimile, and must attest to the status, issue
				date, license number, and other information contained in the form;
				and
F. electronic signatures will
				be acceptable for applications submitted pursuant to Section
				14-16-1 through Section
				14-16-19 NMSA
				1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 3 - LICENSE BY EXAM › Section 16.21.3.10 - REPORTS

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The board requires obtainment of reports from the national
				  practitioners data bank or other national reporting organization and the
				  federation of podiatric medical boards disciplinary data
				  bank.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 3 - LICENSE BY EXAM › Section 16.21.3.11 - LICENSURE PROCEDURE

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Upon receipt of a completed application, including all
				  required documentation and fees, the designee of the board will review and may
				  approve the application. The results of the background check must either
				  indicate no negative findings, or if there are negative findings, those
				  findings will be considered by the board. The board may ratify the approval of
				  the application at the next scheduled board meeting. Any application which
				  cannot be approved by the designee of the board will be reviewed by the board
				  at the next scheduled meeting.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.2 - SCOPE

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The provisions in Part 4 of Chapter 21 apply to all
				  applicants for expedited licensure by reciprocity.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Podiatry Act,
				  Sections 61-8-1 to
				  61-8-17 NMSA
				  1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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January 18, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of
				  a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The objective of Part 4 is to promote, preserve and protect
				  the public health, safety and welfare by regulating and setting professional
				  standards for applicants for expedited licensure by
				  reciprocity.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A.
"Eligible
				jurisdiction"
means:
(1) any state or
				territory of the United States except those included in the list of disapproved
				licensing jurisdictions in of
				16.21.4.8 NMAC; and
(2) any foreign country included in
				16.21.4.9
				NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.8 - LIST OF DISAPPROVED LICENSING JURISDICTIONS; REASONS

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Applicants licensed in the following states and territories
				  of the United States shall not be eligible for expedited licensure by
				  reciprocity under Section
				  61-8-9 NMSA 1978 of the Podiatry
				  Act
A. American Samoa, on the grounds
				that the board cannot determine the education or examination requirements in
				this jurisdiction;
B. Guam, on the
				grounds that this jurisdiction does not require licensees to pass any
				examination;
C. Kentucky and
				Pennsylvania, on the grounds that these jurisdictions do not require licensees
				to complete a residency program;
D.
				Minnesota, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico, on the grounds that these jurisdictions
				do not require licensees to pass Part III of the NBPME AMPLE exam considered by
				New Mexico to be an integral portion of the national examinations to determine
				competency to practice podiatry;
E.
				Montana, North Carolina and North Dakota, on the grounds that the boards cannot
				determine sufficiency of residency requirements in these jurisdictions;
				and
F. Virgin Islands, on the
				grounds that the board cannot determine the examination requirements in this
				jurisdiction.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.9 - LIST OF APPROVED FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS

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Applicants licensed in the following foreign countries
				  outside of the United States may be eligible for expedited licensure under
				  Section 61-8-9 NMSA 1978 of the Podiatry
				  Act.
A. Spain; and
B. Canada.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.10 - EXPEDITED LICENSURE APPLICATION

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A. A candidate for expedited licensure by
				reciprocity under Section
				61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978 of the Uniform
				Licensing Act must submit to the board a complete application containing all
				the following:
(1) a completed and signed
				application form;
(2) proof of
				current licensure in an eligible jurisdiction as defined in these
				rules;
(3) certificate of good
				standing for the license held by the applicant in an eligible
				jurisdiction;
(4) official
				transcripts from the school of podiatric medicine or college, to be sent
				directly to the board office from the accredited program;
(5) certificate or letter from residence
				director verifying completion of residence program approved by the
				CPME;
(6) proof of active practice
				for the five consecutive years immediately preceding the date of application
				(such proof may include a letter from an accountant, the professional society,
				tax forms, or other documentation approved by the board);
(7) payment of the required application
				fee.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.11 - EXPEDITED LICENSURE APPLICATION FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS

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A. A candidate for
				expedited licensure by reciprocity under Section
				61-1-34 NMSA 1978 must submit to
				the board a complete application containing all of the following:
(1) a completed and signed application
				form;
(2) proof of current license
				in another jurisdiction;
(3)
				certificate of good standing for the license held by the applicant in another
				jurisdiction, including a branch of the United States armed forces;
(4) submission of the following
				documentation:
(a) for military service
				member: a copy of military orders;
(b) for spouse of military service members:
				copy of military service member's military orders, and copy of marriage
				license;
(c) for spouses of
				deceased military service members: copy of decedent's DD 214 and copy of
				marriage license;
(d) for dependent
				children of military service members: a copy of military service member's
				orders listing dependent child, or a copy of military orders and one of the
				following; a copy of birth certificate, military service member's federal tax
				return or other governmental or judicial documentation establishing
				dependency;
(e) for veterans
				(retired or separated): proof of honorable discharge such as a copy of DD 214,
				DD 215, DD 256, DD 257, NGB Form 22, Military ID card, a driver's license or
				state ID card with a veterans designation, or other documentation as provided
				by a governmental entity verifying an honorable discharge.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 4 - EXPEDITED LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY › Section 16.21.4.12 - EXPEDITED LICENSE DURATION AND RENEWAL

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A. An expedited license shall be valid for
				the same length of time as a regular license issued by the board and must be
				renewed on or before January 1 of each year, as provided by
				16.21.7.8 and
				16.21.7.9 NMAC.
B. A licensee holding an expedited license
				may apply for license renewal in the manner provided by the board's rules,
				provided that, upon renewal, if the licensee holding an expedited license was
				not required by the licensee's original jurisdiction outside of New Mexico to
				pass the NBPME examinations part 1, 2, and 3, the licensee shall be required to
				do so as a prerequisite to license renewal.
C. Upon renewal, the board shall issue a
				regular license to a licensee holding an expedited license issued pursuant to
				these rules.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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The Podiatry Act, Subsection E of Section
				  61-8-6
				  NMSA 1978 and Subsections B and C of Section
				  61-8-14
				  NMSA 1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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May 3, 2019 unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.6 - OBJECTIVE

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This part provides the circumstances under which a temporary
				  license and or temporary emergency license will be issued and lists the
				  requirements and documentation that must be submitted to the board in a
				  complete application. It provides the procedure by which the board may approve
				  the application and provides for expiration of the temporary license and or
				  temporary emergency license.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A.
"Background findings"
the board may deny, or otherwise limit a
				license if it is determined the applicant hold or has held a license in another
				jurisdiction that is not in good standing, if proceedings are pending against
				the applicant in another jurisdiction, or information is received indicating
				the applicant is of danger to patients or is guilty of violating any of the
				provisions of the Podiatric Act, the Uniform Licensing Act, Impaired Health
				Care Providers Act. The results of the background check must either indicate no
				negative findings, or if there are negative findings, those findings will be
				considered by the board. The board may formally accept the approval of the
				application at the next scheduled meeting.
B.
"Complaint/review committee"
means a committee established by the board to review all complaints and
				applicants with background findings and to report to the board at its next
				scheduled meeting.
C.
"Emergency"
for purposes of this rule means any sudden or
				unforeseen situation that requires immediate action. The sudden onset of
				physical or mental illness, injury, impairment or other incapacitating
				condition by a New Mexico licensed podiatrist is considered an
				emergency.
D.
"Fellowship"
the period of medical training a podiatrist may
				undertake after completing residency.
E.
"Preceptorship"
a period of
				practical experience and training for a podiatric medical school or college
				that is not defined as a residency program approved by the council podiatric
				medical education (CPME) and supervised by a New Mexico licensed
				podiatrist.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.8 - TEMPORARY LICENSE

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A temporary license may be issued by the board in the
				  following situations.
A. In cases of
				emergency as determined by the board; a temporary license to practice podiatry
				may be issued under this rule for practice in the office of a New Mexico
				licensed podiatrist who is unable to continue his or her practice due to an
				emergency.
B. To facilitate
				educational programs; a temporary license to practice podiatry in New Mexico
				may be issued to:
(1) a participant in a
				residency training program located in New Mexico accredited by the "CPME" and
				insure that at all times throughout the program the temporary license holder is
				supervised by a New Mexico licensed podiatrist; or
(2) a participant in a residency program that
				is located in the United States accredited by the "CPME" and insure that at all
				times the temporary license holder is supervised by a New Mexico licensed
				podiatrist, if the program offers part of its program residency in New
				Mexico;
(3) a participant in a
				post-graduate 1 year preceptorship program in New Mexico that at all times
				throughout the program is supervised by a New Mexico licensed podiatrist(s) in
				good standing and without restriction(s) of license; the board of podiatry
				requires the supervising podiatrist(s) of this preceptorship to have notified
				the board in writing of the start and end dates for this post-graduate training
				position.
(4) a participant in a
				Fellowship program known and listed by a recognized medical specialty
				organization provided that at all times the temporary license holder is
				supervised by a New Mexico Licensed podiatrist.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.9 - DISASTER RELATED LICENSE

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Podiatric physician currently licensed and in good standing,
				  or otherwise meeting the requirements for New Mexico licensure, in a state in
				  which a disaster has been declared by federal authorities, may apply for a
				  license in New Mexico during the four months following the date the disaster
				  was declared, at no cost.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.10 - REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY LICENSURES

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The board may designate a professional background information
				  service, which compiles background information regarding an applicant from
				  multiple sources. Applicants for temporary license due to situations defined
				  under Subsection A or C of
				  16.21.5.8 NMAC
				  must meet the qualifications set forth in
				  16.21.3.8
				  NMAC:
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.11 - TEMPORARY LICENSE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

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Each applicant for a temporary license must submit the
				  required fees and submit or provide for the following documentation set forth
				  in
				  16.21.3.9
				  NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.12 - DISASTER RELATED LICENSE DOCUMENTION REQUIREMENTS

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A. Podiatric physicians currently licensed
				and in good standing, or otherwise meeting the requirements for New Mexico
				licensure, in a state in which a disaster has been declared by federal
				authorities, may apply for a license in New Mexico during the four months
				following the date the disaster was declared, at no cost, upon satisfying the
				following requirements set forth in
				16.21.4.8
				NMAC. Nothing in this section shall constitute a waiver of the requirements for
				licensure contained in 16.21.5 NMAC.
B. Upon receipt of a completed application,
				including all required documentation designee of the board will review and may
				approve the application. The results of the background check must either
				indicate no negative findings, or if there are negative findings, those
				findings will be reviewed by the complaint/review committee. The board may
				formally accept the recommendation of the complaint/review committee at the
				next scheduled meeting.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.13 - REPORTS

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The board requires obtainment of reports from the national
				  practitioners data bank or other national reporting organization and the
				  federation of podiatric medical boards disciplinary data bank if the applicant
				  is currently licensed as a podiatrist in another state.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.14 - TEMPORARY LICENSE PROCEDURE

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Upon receipt of a completed application, including all
				  required documentation and fees, the designee of the board will review and may
				  approve the application.
A. The
				results of the background check must either indicate no negative findings, or
				if there are negative findings, those findings will be considered by the board.
				The board shall ratify the approval of the application at the next scheduled
				board meeting. Any application which cannot be approved by the designee of the
				board will be reviewed by the board at the next scheduled meeting. The board's
				decision in regard to the issuance of a temporary license shall be
				final.
B. When issued, a temporary
				license shall state on its face that the license only authorizes the individual
				to practice podiatry at the location or locations stated on the license and
				shall expire automatically on December 31st of the
				year the license was issued or on the date the applicant's residency
				educational program terminates.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 5 - TEMPORARY LICENSE AND EMERGENCY LICENSE › Section 16.21.5.15 - DISASTER RELATED LICENSE PROCEDURE

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A. An emergency license shall expire at the
				next board meeting after four months, whichever comes first. A request for an
				extension of the emergency license may be made to the board or its designee and
				may be extended until December 31st of the current
				year.
B. An emergency licensee may
				obtain permanent license status upon submission of a renewal application, all
				fees and CE's approved by the board as outlined in 16.21.7 NMAC. The board
				reserves the right to request additional documentation, including but not
				limited to recommendation forms and work experience verification forms prior to
				approving license renewal.
C. The
				emergency license shall be terminated by the board for the following:
(1) the issuance of a permanent license under
				Subsection A of
				16.21.5.15
				NMAC;
(2) proof that the emergency
				license holder has engaged in fraud deceit or misrepresentation in procuring or
				attempting to procure an emergency license under this section;
(3) the results of the background check
				indicate negative findings.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 7 - LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.21.7.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Podiatry Act,
				  Sections 61-8-1 through
				  61-8-17 NMSA
				  1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 7 - LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.21.7.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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October 15, 2004, unless a later date is cited at the end of
				  a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 7 - LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.21.7.8 - LICENSE EXPIRATION

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Podiatry licenses expire on January 1 of each year. Initial
				  licenses, including expedited licenses, may be issued for a period greater than
				  12 months but less than 24 months, in order to align the license expiration
				  date with the board's renewal cycle.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 7 - LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.21.7.9 - RENEWAL DEADLINE

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A completed renewal application accompanied by the required
				  fees, documentation of 16 hours of continuing education as defined in
				  16.21.8.13 NMAC and must be
				  post-marked, received electronically, or hand delivered on or before January 1
				  of each year. The CE requirement is 16 hours of CE, including 2 hours of pain
				  management.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 7 - LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.21.7.10 - LICENSEE RESPONSIBILITY

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The board assumes no responsibility for renewal applications
				  not received by the licensee for any reason. It is the licensee's
				  responsibility to make timely request for the renewal form if one has not been
				  received thirty days prior to license expiration.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 7 - LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.21.7.11 - LATE RENEWAL

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Renewal applications that are not postmarked, received
				  electronically or hand-delivered to the board office by January 1 must be
				  accompanied by the completed renewal application as defined in
				  16.21.7.9 NMAC
				  and late fees defined in Subsection F of
				  16.21.2.8
				  NMAC.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 7 - LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL › Section 16.21.7.12 - SUMMARY SUSPENSION

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A license that is not renewed by March 1 may be summarily
				  suspended by the board.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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This rule is promulgated pursuant to the Podiatry Act,
				  Subsection B of Section
				  61-8-10.1
				  NMSA 1978, which requires, as a condition of license renewal, evidence of
				  completion of post-graduate study as required by board rule.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.6 - OBJECTIVE

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To establish the criteria, standards, approval requirements,
				  verification and waiver requirements, for post-graduate study required by the
				  board for license renewal.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.8 - HOURS REQUIRED

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Sixteen hours of continuing education are required annually,
				  with two hours specifically related to pain management as defined in
				  16.21.9.11
				  NMAC. Initial licenses issued for a period of less than six months do not
				  require any continuing education for the initial licensing period. Licenses
				  issued for more than six months but less than 12 months require eight hours of
				  continuing education for the initial licensing period.
A. Continuing education coursework must
				contribute directly to the practice of podiatric medicine.
B. One hour of credit will be granted for
				every contact hour of instruction. This credit shall apply to either academic
				or clinical instruction.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.9 - APPROVED COURSES

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Continuing education courses offered or sponsored by the
				  following organizations are automatically approved by the board:
A. a college of podiatric medicine which is
				accredited by the council podiatric medical education (CPME) of the American
				podiatric medical association;
B.
				constituent society of the American podiatric medical association;
C. an organization or sponsor approved by the
				"CPME" of the American podiatric medical association; or
D. hospital or other health care
				organizations sponsored in-service programs related to the practice of
				podiatry.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.10 - APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

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Any course not sponsored by a recognized provider may be
				  approved by the designee of the board. The application for approval must
				  include the name of the course, the sponsor, course outline, date, location,
				  hours, names and qualifications of presenters, and the method that will be used
				  to certify attendance.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.11 - ALLOWED COURSES AND PROVIDERS

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The following courses and activities are acceptable for CME
				  credit:
A.
POST GRADUATE
				EDUCATION:
This category includes internships, residencies and
				fellowships, 14 hours of credit allowed for full time participants.
B.
SPECIALTY
				TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:
Four hours of credit per certificate for
				specialty training with a maximum of 10 hours per year. A maximum of 10 hours
				of credit is allowed for certification with a CPME approved board initially
				obtained or renewed within the license renewal cycle.
C.
TEACHING:
One credit hour is
				allowed for each hour of teaching medical students or physicians in a United
				States medical school, an approved residency/fellowship or for teaching in
				other programs approved by the board with maximum of 10 hours per
				reporting.
D.
PHYSICIAN
				PRECEPTORS/MENTORS:
A maximum of five hours of credit during a year
				reporting period is acceptable for licensed podiatrists who are acting as
				preceptors/mentors for students enrolled in an accredited medical degree
				program or as preceptors/mentors for students enrolled in a combined bachelor
				of arts and medical degree program.
E.
PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS:
10
				hours of credit are allowed for each original scientific medical paper or
				publication written by a licensee. For acceptance, papers must have been
				presented to a recognized national, international, regional or state society or
				organization whose membership is primarily physicians; or must have been
				published in a recognized medical or medically related scientific
				journal.
F.
ADVANCED LIFE
				SUPPORT:
Two hours of credit may be claimed during reporting period for
				successful completion of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric
				advanced life support (PALS), advanced trauma life support (ATLS) and neonatal
				advanced life support (NALS) courses.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.12 - VERIFICATION OF COURSE ATTENDANCE

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The following documents, or combination of documents, may be
				  used to verify attendance in required continuing education.
A. Course certificate with the course title,
				content, presenter, sponsor and hours.
B. Course attendance sheet submitted by the
				sponsor.
C. Course code or
				statement of attendance from presenter or sponsor.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.13 - VERIFICATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS

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Each podiatrist renewing a license shall attest that they
				  have obtained the required hours of continuing medical education (CME).
				  Documentation of CME is not required unless you are selected for the annual CME
				  compliance audit. If you are selected for audit you will be notified and
				  provided with instructions for compliance. The board may audit CME records at
				  any time, so CME records must be maintained for at least one year following the
				  renewal cycle in which they are earned.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.14 - ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION OF CME INCLUDES

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A. Photocopies of original certificates or
				official letters from course sponsors or online providers.
B. Postgraduate CME hours must be documented
				and attested either by the dean of the medical school, the chief of service,
				the course director, or an equivalent authority.
C. Advanced degree studies must be documented
				and attested either by the dean of the medical school, the chief of service,
				the course director, or an equivalent authority.
D. Teaching hours must be documented and
				attested either by the dean of the medical school, the chief of service, the
				course director, or an equivalent authority.
E. Preceptor hours must be documented and
				attested either by the dean of the medical school, the chief of service, the
				course director, or an equivalent authority.
F. Papers or publications must be documented
				with a copy.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.15 - WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS

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Waivers of the continuing education requirement may be
				  considered for the following situations for licensees.
A. During periods of prolonged illness or
				physical incapacity.
(1) For the purposes of
				this rule, the duration of a prolonged illness or physical incapacity period
				will be defined as longer than six months.
(2) Any licensee who wishes to apply for this
				type of waiver of continuing education must submit in writing a letter
				detailing the nature of the illness or incapacity and its probable duration.
				The board will review this waiver request and allow the licensee or the
				licensee's representative to attend board meeting to present evidence of
				support of this waiver request and to speak to the board concerning the
				petition for waiver. The burden shall be on the licensee to prove to the board
				the necessity of the waiver. The decision of the board on the waiver shall be
				final.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.21.8.16 - EXTENSION TO MEET REQUIREMENTS

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The board may extend the time in which a licensee may meet
				  the required continuing education requirements.
A. A licensee unable to fulfill the
				continuing education requirements may apply to the board for an extension of
				time in which to meet educational requirements. Extensions of up to three
				months may be granted by the board or its designee. Licensees granted an
				extension must pay the late fee defined in Subsection F of
				16.21.2.8 NMAC to
				cover the cost of additional processing requirements.
B. A licensee who is unable to fulfill the
				requirements within the three month extension must apply to the board for an
				additional extension.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 9 - MANAGEMENT OF PAIN WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES › Section 16.21.9.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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Regulation and Licensing Department, NM Board of
				  Podiatry.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 9 - MANAGEMENT OF PAIN WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES › Section 16.21.9.2 - SCOPE

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This part applies to all New Mexico licensed podiatrists who
				  hold a federal drug enforcement administration registration.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS › Part 9 - MANAGEMENT OF PAIN WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES › Section 16.21.9.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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These rules are promulgated pursuant to and in accordance
				  with the Podiatry Act, Sections
				  61-8-1
				  through
				  61-8-17
				  NMSA 1978 and the Pain Relief Act, Sections
				  24-2D-1
				  NMSA through
				  24-2D-6.