APMA is pleased to announce its formal endorsement of the Federation of Podiatric Medical Board’s (FPMB) initiative, the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact (IPMLC, or "Compact"). Following a vote by the APMA Board of Trustees, APMA submitted a support letter to the FPMB, affirming the APMA’s commitment to advancing this important licensure modernization initiative.
The IPMLC establishes a voluntary, expedited pathway for qualified podiatric physicians to obtain licensure in multiple participating states, while preserving state authority over licensure and regulation. The Compact is intended to improve patient access to care, reduce unnecessary administrative barriers, and strengthen the podiatric workforce.
APMA supports the IPMLC as part of its broader national advocacy priority to promote workforce sustainability, support telehealth and mobility, and ensure timely access to high-quality foot and ankle care (particularly in rural and underserved communities).
APMA looks forward to working with FPMB and state partners to advance adoption of the IPMLC Model Law and modernize podiatric licensure nationwide.