# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 16. Podiatrists

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 16-317

(a) The Board may issue a limited license for training to an applicant who:

  (1) Meets all the requirements of this title for a license to practice podiatry, except the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners - Part III examination;

  (2) Has an appointment for postgraduate clinical training in podiatry or as a podiatric instructor in:

    (i) A health care facility licensed or approved by the Department;

    (ii) A program approved by the Council on Education of the American Podiatry Association;

    (iii) A program approved by the Board; or

    (iv) A program affiliated with the Council of Podiatric Medical Education;

  (3) Submits an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and

  (4) Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board.

(b) The Board shall include on any limited license that the Board issues:

  (1) The name of the health care facility or program to which the individual holds an appointment; and

  (2) The expiration date of the limited license.

(c) A limited license temporarily authorizes the licensee to practice podiatry, while the license is effective, only on:

  (1) Patients of the health care facility or program named on the license; or

  (2) Patients of a health care facility or program that is:

    (i) Affiliated for training purposes with the health care facility or program named on the limited license; and

    (ii) Approved by the Board.

(d) A limited license may be issued for a term of 1 year and may be renewed annually.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)