A license to practice podiatric medicine is issued by individual states. Requirements for licensure and the scope of practice vary from state to state. Reciprocity is available among some of the states. Licensure (training or full) may be required for residency training. The majority of states require residency or other post-graduate training prior to full licensure. As of August 2007, 84% of states required post-graduate training. For the most current information regarding state licensure, contact the individual state licensing board. Contact information by state is provided by the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards at www.fpmb.org/memberboards.asp.