What length of time is a temporary license granted for a substitute Podiatrist in the commonwealth?

• A. Six months
• B. Three months
• C. One year
• D. Two weeks

Answer: (B)

Temporary licenses for substitute podiatrists are intentionally limited to a short, defined period. The regulation sets this duration at three months, providing a window to cover for an absence or ongoing licensure processes without turning the substitution into a long-term arrangement. This three-month limit balances the need for coverage with the goal of maintaining public safety by not extending temporary practice indefinitely. Longer spans like six months or a year would go beyond the intended temporary scope, while a period as short as two weeks would often be impractical to sustain a proper substitute arrangement.