Part 18.
TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 371.
EXAMINATIONS
22 TAC §371.2, §371.17
The Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners proposes
an amendment to §371.2, concerning Applicant for License and new §371.17,
concerning Residency Program Responsibilities. The amendments are being proposed
to reflect the new timeframe and fee for the inclusion of FBI checks on applicants.
The new rule is being proposed to give some guidance to the residency directors
about the requirements for their residents.
Jim Zukowski, Ed.D., Executive Director has determined that for each year
of the first five years the sections are in effect the fiscal implications
will be an additional $39 for each applicant wishing to obtain a podiatry
license in the state of Texas. There will be no fiscal implications for state
or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the sections.
Dr. Zukowski has also determined that for each year for the first five
years the rules are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of
enforcing the rules will be greater assurance that the applicant has no prior
convictions. There will be no effect on small or micro-businesses.
Comments on or about the proposal may be submitted to Janie Alonzo, Staff
Services Officer V, Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, P.O.
Box 12216, Austin, TX 78711-2216, Janie.Alonzo@foot.state.tx.us.
The amendment and new rule are proposed under Texas Occupations
Code, §202.151, which provides the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical
Examiners with the authority to adopt reasonable or necessary rules and bylaws
consistent with the law regulating the practice of podiatry, the law of this
state, and the law of the United States to govern its proceedings and activities,
the regulation of the practice of podiatry and the enforcement of the law
regulating the practice of podiatry.
The proposed amendment and new rule implements Texas Occupations Code, §202.153
and §202.259.
§371.2.Applicant for License.
(a) - (c)
(No change.)
(d)
The completed application and required supporting materials
must be received by the Board staff no later than
60
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(e)
(No change.)
(f)
The full examination fee is
$289
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(g) - (j)
(No change.)
§371.17.Residency Program Responsibilities.
(a)
All residency programs requesting temporary licenses for
the podiatric physicians participating in the program must meet all American
Podiatric Medical Association/Council on Podiatric Medical Education (APMA/CPME)
requirements for accreditation.
(b)
The residency director will be held responsible for the
entire program including but not limited to:
(1)
ensuring that the temporary licensee is practicing within
the scope of the residency program requirements.
(2)
the temporary licensee has read and understood the Act
and Rules governing the practice of podiatric medicine.
(3)
Ensuring that all residency program attendees are properly
licensed with the Board prior to participation in the program.
(c)
Within thirty (30) days of the start date of the program
each year, the residency director must report to the Board a list of all residents
enrolled in the program, the names of all of the directors in the program
and which program each individual is enrolled in.
(d)
The Board may inspect a facility or facilities housing
a residency program to ensure compliance with the law and public safety.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 25, 2005.
TRD-200502116
Janie Alonzo
Staff Services Officer V
Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 10, 2005
For further information, please call: (512) 305-7002
30
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days before the first day of the examination. The materials supporting the
application, such as transcripts of candidates, shall be received by the Board
before the examination.
$250
]. Only
a
certified check, Postal Service Money Order or
Express Money Order shall be accepted. No examination fee will be refunded.
The examination fee must be received by the Board at least 15 days before
the date the applicant is scheduled to begin the examination.
Chapter 375.
RULES GOVERNING CONDUCT