Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 16-302

(1) The National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners licensing examination; and

(2) A written examination on the Board's statute and regulations administered by the Board under § 16-304 of this subtitle.

(1) A health care facility licensed or approved by the Department;

(2) A program approved by the Council on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association or its successor; or

(3) A program approved by the Board.

(g)(1) The Board shall require as part of its examination or licensing procedures that an applicant for a license to practice podiatry demonstrate an oral competency in the English language.

(2) Graduation from a recognized English-speaking undergraduate school after at least 3 years of enrollment, or from a recognized English-speaking professional school is acceptable as proof of proficiency in the oral communication of the English language under this section.

(3) By regulation, the Board shall develop a procedure for testing individuals who because of their speech impairment are unable to complete satisfactorily a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.

(4) If any disciplinary charges or action that involves a problem with the oral communication of the English language are brought against a licensee under this title, the Board shall require the licensee to take and pass a Board approved standardized test of oral competency.