MA Podiatry Jurisprudence : Rules and Regs
-$Minimum $50,000 multiplied by number of individuals employed by the LLC /LLP
-Aggregate of at least $150,000 multiplied by the individual licensees or partners of the LLP/
officers of the LLC. - ANS-What is the minimum liability insurance coverage needed for each
LLC or LLP claim?
-10 days
-10 days
-30 days - ANS-If a doctor is deemed dangerous to the public, board has a meeting within ___
days and provides a written summary / reasons for suspension. Preliminary decision will be
provided within ___days of hearing and final decision within ___ days. Hearings are NOT open
to the public, but doctor will have access to records of meetings.
-18+years of age
-Complete application submitted to Board
-Verification of graduation from an approved Podiatry college
-National board scores (75% pass rate)
-Proof of residency completion or preceptorship
-(Board may waive residency requirements if licensed in another state prior to 1995 when
residency was required)
-3 Letters of recommendation attesting to good moral character (people who know you over
10+years)
-Fee: If you apply and withdraw application, fee is forfeited.
-Pass the MA Jurisprudence Exam
-Board may wish to conduct a personal interview - ANS-Requirements for Full Licensure (by
Examination)
-20% in health professions trust fund
-80% general fund - ANS-Civil penalty fines by Department of Public Health are allocated how?
-20% professional licensure fund
-80% general fund - ANS-Civil penalty Fines by Division of Professional Licensure (DPL) are
allocated how?
-Additional CME
-Practice under supervision for a period of time
-Sentenced to drug / alcohol rehab
, Civil admin fees:
1st: not more than $100
2nd: $500
3rd: $1,500
4th: $2,500 - ANS-Civil administrative penalties can be administered for misconduct. What other
ways can a licensee be punished?
-APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association)
-Council of Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) - ANS-Courses or programs for CME credit are
approved by the board under which 2 entities?
-Application for renewal
-Renewal fee
-No less than 15 CME credits (30 over 2 yrs) - ANS-What is required for license renewal?
-Applies to intern, residents, fellows, externs, preceptors, podiatric medical officers
-18 yrs+
-Good moral character
-Application to board
-2 years of pre-podiatric medical course in college/university
-Not less than 3.5 years of study at legally chartered podiatry school
---Or, 2 years in Podiatry program at medical school + 1.5yrs at podiatry school with power to
grant Podiatry degree
-The name of the hospital/institution/clinic/program must be indicated on the certificate -
ANS-Requirements for Limited License
-At the end of the residency or preceptorship
-Or, at the end of 3 years from the date of issue - ANS-When does a limited license terminate?
-Disciplinary actions
-And are required to make up deficiencies in the next renewal period - ANS-Any licensee who
has not completed the minimum 15 CME requirement may be subject to:
-False statements to the board
-Failure to provide documentation for care rendered
-Filing documentation with third parties that are not substantiated by patient histories -
ANS-Gross misconduct includes the following:
-Full
-Limited
-Temporary
-Reciprocity - ANS-What are the 4 categories of licenses?
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