Apply for a Residency License
A residency license is required of any person enrolled in an accredited graduate podiatric medical education (GPME) program in Texas.
All information submitted as part of a license application is subject to primary source verification.
Education Requirements
To be eligible for a residency license an applicant must have graduated from a college or school of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
You will be required to submit all transcripts of relevant college coursework with your application materials.
CPR Certification
You must include with your application materials proof of successful completion of a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
CPR courses are offered by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
Exam Requirements
You must successfully pass the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (AMPLE) Part I, Part II before you will be eligible to apply.
Change to Podiatry Exam Reporting
Effective April 1, 2026, the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards (FPMB) will no longer report American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE) scores to TDLR on behalf of test takers.
Candidates for licensure will now need to create an account through Meazure to access the Connect Portal. From there, candidates can request that their APMLE scores be sent directly to TDLR as part of their licensure application process.
More information is available through the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME), and on the APMLE’s “After the Exam” page.
Register for an Exam
Application and Fee
When you are ready to apply, submit a completed online application form with the non-refundable $125 application fee.
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Need help? Read the step-by-step instructions on how to create an account and apply online.
Applicants with Criminal Convictions
If you have ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic violation) or pleaded guilty or no contest (resulting in a deferred adjudication) to any in-state, out-of-state or federal criminal offense, you must provide a completed Criminal History Questionnaire (PDF) along with your application materials.
The department will conduct a criminal history background check on all persons who apply for or renew a license. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Licenses may be denied based on the nature of the conviction and how long prior to the application the conviction occurred. Depending on your criminal history, a review can take from one to six weeks to complete.
Individuals may request TDLR review their Criminal History Evaluation Letter page for more information.
Please see the Guidelines for License Applicants with Criminal Convictions, which describe the process that TDLR uses to determine whether a criminal conviction renders an applicant an unsuitable candidate for the license, or whether a conviction warrants revocation or suspension of a license previously granted.
