Mandatory topics
For Podiatrists, 50 hours is the total CME requirement. No mandatory topics are listed for Podiatrists in Wisconsin. Confirm topic requirements with Wisconsin Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board before the renewal cycle.
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Accepted credit
| Credit system | Notes |
|---|---|
CPME / AMA / AOA / ACCME / WPMA | Acceptable programs include those approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) of the APMA, the Council on Medical Education of the AMA, the Council on Medical Education of the AOA, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), and the Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association.SourceWis. Admin. Code Pod 3[1] |
International Programs (Board-Approved) | Educational programs provided outside the United States may be used for CE credit if approved by the board.SourceWis. Admin. Code Pod 3[1] |
Documentation & audit
Documentation retention: 4 years (Pod 3.03), not 6.
Waivers & exemptions
A licensee may apply to the board for a postponement or waiver of the requirements on the grounds of prolonged illness, disability, or other grounds constituting hardship.
New-graduate exemption: podiatrists who graduated from an approved podiatry school within the 2 years immediately preceding renewal satisfy the CE requirement through that graduation (Wis. Admin. Code Pod 3.01).
FAQ
Which board licenses podiatrists in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board, a dedicated podiatry board affiliated with the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Statutory authority: Wis. Stat. Chapter 448, Subchapter IV.
How many CE hours do Wisconsin podiatrists need?
50 hours of acceptable continuing educational programs relevant to the practice of podiatric medicine within each 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date.
Are APMA-approved credits accepted in Wisconsin?
Yes. The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) of the APMA is named in the Pod rule, alongside AMA, AOA, ACCME, and WPMA-approved programming.
Are there mandatory CE topics for DPM renewal in Wisconsin?
No — there are no ongoing mandatory CE topic requirements. The 2-hour opioid prescribing CE was a single-cycle mandate for the October 31, 2022 renewal only (Pod 3.01 ties it explicitly to that date). Federal MATE Act training applies to DEA-registered podiatrists (one-time 8-hour SUD course through DEA).
Where can I check my Wisconsin podiatry license renewal date?
DSPS's license search at dsps.wi.gov/Pages/LicenseSearch/Default.aspx handles license verification. Renewal is biennial through DSPS's online portal.