New Mexico Administrative Code

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Podiatry Act, Sections 61-8-1 to 61-8-17 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

January 18, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

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.

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. B. "Expedited license by reciprocity" means a p…

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 exam…

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.

Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Podiatry.

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 qualificat…

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.

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 dat…

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.

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, thos…

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 licen…

Applicants for a temporary license to practice podiatry in New Mexico.

The Podiatry Act, Subsection E of Section 61-8-6 NMSA 1978 and Subsections B and C of Section 61-8-14 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

May 3, 2019 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

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 appr…

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…

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 …

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 th…

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Regulation and Licensing Department, NM Board of Podiatry.

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.

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.

A license that is not renewed by March 1 may be summarily suspended by the board.

All podiatrists with a license to practice in New Mexico.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Podiatry Act, Sections 61-8-1 through 61-8-17 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

October 15, 2004, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish procedures for license expiration and renewal.

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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.

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 hour…

Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Podiatry.

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 b…

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 c…

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 stat…

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 a…

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. Adva…

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…