Podiatry - Application Wizard

Note: The Virginia Board of Medicine accepts the verified documentation provided by the Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS), in case you choose to engage FCVS to help you with your application.

Please choose one of the following:

I want to apply for a license to practice Podiatric Medicine

I want to reactivate my Current Inactive status Podiatric Medicine license

I want to reinstate my lapsed or expired license

What you'll need in order to apply:

Review the full set of Laws and Regulations regarding the practice of Podiatric Medicine in the state of Virginia
Carefully read through the application instructions
Podiatric School Transcripts: Official podiatric medical school transcripts must be received by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
Jurisdiction Clearance – License Verification: Verification of medical licenses from all jurisdictions within the United States, its territories and possessions or Canada in which you have been issued a full license must be received by the Board.
PMLexis Scores and Federation Disciplinary Inquiry: The Board requires verification of passage of the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards Parts I, II, Part III PMLexis Examination and the Disciplinary Report. These documents must come directly from the Federation. Please visit www.fpmb.org and click on “Order Reports” for instructions.
Postgraduate Training: All post graduate training, including internships, transitional year, residency and clinical fellowships received in the United States or Canada must be accounted for regardless of when it was obtained or completed.
NPDB Self-Query: Complete the online Place a Self-Query Order form and verify your identity

Reactivate a Current Inactive status License

The Inactive to Active application is for licenses that are currently in a Current Inactive status. If you want to return to a Current Active status, contact the Board at 804-367-4600, Option 2 for an application.
If your license has been in an expired status for less than two-years, you are able to renew it using your established login credentials here. If you need assistance with your login credentials, contact our HelpDesk at 804-367-4444.
If your license has been in an expired status for more than two-years, will need to apply using the reinstatement application for your profession.

What you'll need in order to apply for Reinstatement:

Licenses must been in expired status for more than two years.
Please contact Pam Smith for Podiatry reinstatement licensure package at (804) 367-4570 or Smith@dhp.virginia.gov

Please choose one of the following:

I have not previously held a Podiatrist license in a US jurisdiction/Canadian province

I have held a Podiatrist license in a US jurisdiction/Canadian province

Licensure by Endorsement

You have indicated that you meet the criteria to apply for licensure by Endorsement

What you'll need in order to apply:

Application and Fee Payment
Employment Chronology
Professional License Verification
NPDB Self-Query
Malpractice Claims History

To facilitate your license application process, please carefully review the Laws & Regulations that govern the practice of Podiatric Medicine in Virginia along with the Application Instructions and Checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents before starting your application.

Click the Apply Now button below to begin the online application process.

Mailing Address:
Virginia Board of Medicine
c/o Endorsement Desk
9960 Mayland Drive
Henrico, VA 23233-1463

Please select one of the following responses regarding Active Practice (active practice is defined as practice for two (2) out of the last five (5) years).

I have engaged in active practice for 2 out of the last 5 years immediately preceding this application

I have not engaged in active practice for 2 out of the last 5 years immediately preceding this application

Do you hold current certification by one of the following?

American Board of Medical Specialties
Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians of Canada
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
College of Family Physicians of Canada

Yes

Do any of the following apply to you?

Denial of license or privilege of taking a licensure/competency exam by any testing entity or licensing authority
Conviction of a violation of local, state or federal statute, regulation or ordinance, or entrance into any plea agreement relating to a felony or misdemeanor. (Exclude traffic violations, except convictions for DUI and reckless driving)
Denial or voluntary surrender of clinical privileges for any reason
Placement on a corrective action plan, placement on probation or dismissal or suspension or request to withdraw from any professional school, training program, hospital, etc.
Termination from employment or resignation in lieu of termination from any training program, hospital, healthcare facility, healthcare provider, provider network or malpractice insurance carrier
Pending or past disciplinary action against your professional license/certification/permit/registration related to your practice of medicine
Voluntary withdrawal from any professional society while under investigation
Malpractice suits brought against you in the past ten (10) years

No, none of the above apply to me

Yes, one or more of the above apply to me