State Board of Podiatric Medicine

3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65109-1335

Phone: (573)-751-0873
Fax: (573)-751-6301

Email: podiatry@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/podiatrists.asp

Director: Brian Barnett

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 330.110

Department: Commerce and Insurance

Mission: The Missouri State Board of Podiatric Medicine protects the public from incompetence, misconduct, gross negligence, fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty; licenses only "qualified" professionals by examination and evaluation of minimum competency; and enforces standards by implementing legislation and administrative rules.

Function: The Missouri State Board of Podiatric Medicine licenses podiatrists and regulates the profession of podiatry. The board reviews applications for licensure to determine an applicant's qualifications. The board enforces the laws and regulations governing the practice of podiatry in the State of Missouri.

SubCommittees: none

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 4 meetings

Location of meetings: Jefferson City

Duration of meetings: 2 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 8 hours

Total time commitment: 1 day

Details on Members

Total members: 5

Appointed members: 5

Term length: 4 years

Compensation: Members receive a per diem not to exceed $70 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: 4 members must be podiatrists; 1 must be a public member

Political Requirements: yes, not more than 2 podiatric members may be members of the same political party

Geographic Requirements: no

Senate Consent Required: Yes