Many years ago podiatrists in NYS were becoming board certified in foot surgery. Back then they were limited to operating on the foot for the correction of minor deformities. In 1996 podiatrists in NYS became licensed to operate on the foot to correct more than just minor deformities. Thanks to the state society back then… Read more

States should not use residency training requirements to screen out and deny a license to older podiatrists that are board certified in podiatric medicine and experienced in practice for more than 20 years. Passing this exam demonstrates the same base of knowledge that a graduate of a podiatric residency program has. Not all podiatric residents… Read more