1.  A graduate of an accredited school of podiatry may, during his or her residency, be granted a provisional license to practice podiatry under the direct supervision of a podiatric physician licensed to practice in this State. A provisional license must not be effective for more than 1 year and is not renewable.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 635.082

  • Board: means the State Board of Podiatry. See Nevada Revised Statutes 635.010
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040

2.  A provisional license to practice podiatry may be issued by the Board to any person who:

(a) Has received the degree of D.P.M., Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, from an accredited school of podiatry.

(b) Has passed the examination given by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.

3.  An applicant for a provisional license to practice podiatry must submit to the Board or a committee thereof pursuant to such regulations as the Board may adopt:

(a) The fee for an application for a provisional license of not more than $600;

(b) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the requirements of subsection 2 have been met; and

(c) All other information required by the Board to complete an application for a provisional license.

4.  The fee required pursuant to subsection 3 must be established by regulation of the Board.

5.  The Board may by regulation govern the issuance and conditions of the provisional license.