A licensee whose license lapsed/expired for a period of more than five years but does not meet the requirements of 249 CMR 3.04(3)(b) may have his or her license reinstated if:

• A. Satisfies all the requirements of the 249 CMR
• B. Demonstrates competence in the practice of podiatry that includes passing the current MA jurisprudence exam
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A nor B

Answer: (C)

Reinstatement after a long lapse requires two things: first, you must meet all the current regulatory requirements set by the board (the full set of 249 CMR requirements that apply to licensure and reinstatement); second, you must show that you are competent to practice today, which is demonstrated by passing the current Massachusetts jurisprudence exam. The jurisprudence exam tests your knowledge of current laws, regulations, and ethical obligations that govern modern podiatric practice, ensuring you’re up to date with how the profession is regulated now. If a licensee only satisfies the regulatory requirements but does not demonstrate competence through the exam, or only demonstrates competence without satisfying all current requirements, reinstatement isn’t fully achieved. Therefore, the pathway that combines both meeting all current requirements and demonstrating competence via the jurisprudence exam is the correct approach.