Hi all,
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I realize this is a topic which has been discussed a number of times on these forums, but I have some specific questions that i'd like to clarify, so please bare with me. I am an Australian citizen and board registered podiatrist in this country. I undertook a three year bachelor degree here (completed over 7 years ago). My wife is an Illinois native and we are looking at our options for returning to the USA to live.
The visa side of things should not be an issue for me. My concern is my ability to continue my work as a podiatrist. Obviously its somewhat of a different profession in the US with a much higher level of schooling.
From what I was led to believe, you cannot practice podiatry in any US state without a license for that particular state (different to Aus which is now regulated by a single national board). So, I did some research into obtaining a license for the state of Illinois. I even rang the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation which is responsible for regulating Podiatry in Illinois...
I phoned the IDFPR and explained my circumstances and they directed me to a specific set of criteria for Podiatrists from "outside jurisdictions" who require "endorsement" of their current license (in order to be granted an Illinois license). In summary I would need to sit three separate exams and complete a year of post graduate training.
Does this apply to podiatrists from international countries? It seemed like perhaps the IDFPR rep I spoke to was confusing this with Podiatrists applying from other US states. I guess it depends on the interpretation as there was no literature specific to international applicants, just the broad categorization of "applicants from outside jurisdictions".
I always thought I would need to have studied within the US but now i'm not sure? I would like to know. The three exams and a year of post grad. is an attractive option, however going back to school for four years plus three years residency may not be possible for me. Especially considering my qualifications are over 7 years old and I would need to refresh general eds just to be even accepted into a US school.
Is there an organisation other than the IDFPR that I can speak to who can give me some more specific information about licensing in Illinois?
Also, do ALL podiatrists in the US tend to actually practice surgery on a regular basis or are there some that wish to focus on other areas of podiatry and never perform surgeries (despite being qualified to do surgery)?
Many thanks.
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