CPME Mission Statement
The mission of the Council is to promote the quality of graduate education, postgraduate education, certification, and continuing education. By confirming these programs meet established standards and requirements, the Council serves to protect the public, podiatric medical students, and doctors of podiatric medicine.
News
Call for Comments – Residency Evaluations
Call for Third-Party Comments
- Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, submit third-party comments by August 15, 2024
- The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Podiatric Medicine: submit third-party comments by October 1, 2024
Comments must relate specifically to the Council’s requirements as published in CPME 120, Standards and Requirements for Accrediting Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. Please submit third-party comments to Heather Stagliano, Executive Director, Council on Podiatric Medical Education. The full notice can be read here.
CPME Statements and Notices
- Statement Concerning Negative and Unprofessional Social Media Posts
- Public Notice Concerning the ABPM CAQ in Podiatric Surgery
Updates to CPME Documents
Documents approved and adopted at the Council’s October 2023 meeting include:
- CPME 925a, Complaint Procedures (Colleges): Accreditation Information for Colleges
- CPME 925b, Complaint Procedures (Committees): Residency Documents and Forms, Approval Information for Fellowships, Information for Continuing Education Providers, and Information About Specialty Certifying Boards
CPME Documents Under Review
Events
June 3-6, 2024
Comprehensive on-site evaluation
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Miami Shores, FL
September 13-14, 2024
Continuing Education Committee
Crystal City Marriott
Arlington, VA
September 20-21, 2024
Residency Review Committee
Crystal City Marriott
Arlington, VA
Resources/
Actions
CPME Policies and Miscellaneous Documents (including fees)
Verification Form
Residency Verifications – Currently CPME is unable to accept verification requests via phone or fax. Requests must either be made by through our verification form or by email.
Accreditation Actions
Accreditation Standards and Guidelines
Approval Actions – Continuing Education Committee
Continuing Education Standards and Guidelines
Approval Actions – Residency Review Committee
Residency Standards and Guidelines
Fellowship Standards and Guidelines