Section 43-35-12 - Eligibility for licenseA license to practice podiatric medicine shall be issued to any person who:
(1) Is a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric medicine approved by the board;(2) Holds a doctoral degree or its equivalent;(3) Satisfactorily passes a board approved examination, if an examination is required by the board;(4) Successfully completes postdoctoral training of no less than 12 months as a resident in podiatric medicine and surgery in a program or institution approved by, and in good standing with, the board;(5) Has attained the age of 21 years;(6) Has satisfactory results, as determined by the board, from a criminal background check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to Code Section 43-35-12.1;(7) Is not disqualified to receive a license under the provisions of Code Section 43-35-16; and(8) Pays the required fee to the board.Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 474,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2021.Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 417,§ 37, eff. 5/20/2010.