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Young Voices By Erin Klein, DPM Residency Transition—Navigating the Paperwork Jungle The transition from residency to fellowship extends far beyond the scope of the clinic and the operating room. Licensing and credentialing involve many applications. What follows is a short list of applications most podiatrists will have to complete before beginning their first jobs. This list provides a sample timeline for completing applications, but contact your state society for exact information. requires that residents be certified in advanced cardiac life support for the duration of training. Requirements after residency are facility-specific. Contact: www.acls.net; www.aclscertiﬁcation.com How to apply: Hospital-specific When to apply: Prior to leaving residency (if required) Cost: Variable Note: If you can obtain this training as a resident, the course may be free. n NPI What is it? National Provider Identifier. If you didn’t obtain one during residency, the application process is fairly simple. Contact: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do How to apply: Follow the directions on the website When to apply: Six to 12 months prior to starting practice or entering a fellowship Cost: Free n Malpractice Insurance What is it? Insurance to protect you should you be involved in a lawsuit How to apply: Contact the carrier for application information When to apply: One month prior to starting practice Cost: Variable; may or may not be covered by the practice n State License What is it? A license to practice podiatry in the state of your choice Contact: Varies by state; however, the office of professional regulation is involved in most states How to apply: Varies by state When to apply: Six to eight months prior to starting practice Cost: $200–$800 Time to receive: Six to eight weeks (or longer) Things to consider: Licensure requirements vary from state to state. Many states require some or all of the following: special licensing exam, a jurisprudence test, oral exams or interviews, state representative or state senator support, board scores from Parts I, II, and III of the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination, birth certificate, Social Security card, podiatry school diploma, residency diploma, and list of residences for the last five years. Note: If your state requires a “state controlled-substance license,” apply for this license at the same time. n Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance Applications The application process varies. Contact the individual payer. n Other Important Documents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Updated H&P signed by a licensed physician Titers, immunizations, PPD test/chest X-ray APMLE Part I/II board scores APMLE Part III-PMLexis board scores Examination scores from the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and/or the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine 6. Podiatric medical school diploma 7. Curriculum vitae 8. List of residences for the last five years n The Bottom Line n DEA Number What is it? National controlled-substance license. You will need this license to prescribe narcotics. Contact: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov How to apply: Follow the directions on the website. You will need your state license number as well as your state controlled-substance license (if applicable) prior to applying for a DEA number. When to apply: Five to six months prior to starting practice Cost: $551 Time to receive: Six weeks • • • • • The licensing and credentialing process takes time and patience. Applying early should help to reduce your tension. Submitting complete applications is a must. Incomplete applications will not be processed, leading to delays and frustration. Keep track of when you submit applications and when the checks were processed. Document phone calls so you can reference them in the future. Be persistent. Follow up on applications. Be patient. We all traverse this process and make it. n n Heartsaver/AED/BLS/ACLS What is it? Training on the automated external defibrillator, basic life support, and advanced cardiac life support. CPME 42 APMA News September 2011 Contact Dr. Klein at eek@weil4feet.com. http://www.aclscertification.com http://www.acls.net https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - September 2011

APMA News - September 2011
President’s Message
Contents
Highlights from the 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting
Residency as a First Step to Parity
Residency Consortium Enhances Podiatric Medical Training
The Value of Building Relationships with Legislators
Reimbursement
Federal Advocacy Forum
IT Consultant
Can They Really Do That?
Members Who Know Media
Technofile
Young Voices
Small Business 101
CPME Update
APMAPAC Chair Report
APMA All Stars
In Short
Worthy of Note
Affiliates Corner
List of Affiliated Organizations
Insurance Advisor
New Members
Death Notices
APMAPAC Update
Bylaws Propositions Due
Development Update
Annual Scientific Meeting Sponsors
Classified Advertising
Dates to Remember
Advertising Index
10 Questions

APMA News - September 2011