Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license to practice podiatric medicine must present satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual:

(1) does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant’s ability to practice competently;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-29-3-1

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(2) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was not able to practice podiatric medicine without endangering the public;

(3) has graduated with a degree of doctor of podiatric medicine from a college or school of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education;

(4) has satisfactorily completed at least twelve (12) months of progressive graduate podiatric medical training that meets the requirements of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education;

(5) has proper medical malpractice insurance; and

(6) has taken and successfully completed an examination approved by the board.

As added by P.L.33-1993, SEC.61. Amended by P.L.180-2018, SEC.36.

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