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 Third-Party Comments
- The New York College of Podiatric Medicine of Touro University, submit third-party comments by March 15, 2025.
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine, submit third-party comments by May 1, 2025.
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.
Resources for Residency Programs and Program Director/Coordinator Training
Residency resources, logging memos. and registration information for May 10 free program director & coordinator training workshop
Events
March 7-8, 2025
Residency Review Committee – Jacksonville, FL. Registration for the public session has closed.
March 21-22, 2025
Continuing Education Committee
Rockville, MD. Register here for public session by March 7, 2025.
March 31, 2025
Focused site visit to New York College of Podiatric Medicine of Touro University
New York, NY
May 1-2, 2025
Accreditation Committee
Rockville, MD
May 2, 2025
Executive Committee
Rockville, MD
May 3, 2025
Council on Podiatric Medical Education
Rockville, MD
May 10, 2025
FREE Program Director & Coordinator Training Workshop: Understanding CPME 320 and Getting Ready for the On-site Evaluation
Chicago, IL
May 19-22, 2025
Comprehensive site visit to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Podiatric Medicine, Harlingen, TX
Resources
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.