Accreditation is an indication of the Council’s confidence in the overall integrity of the college, the demonstrated success of the institution to engage in continuous self-improvement, and the ability and wherewithal to continue to be successful as an institution of higher and professional education for the foreseeable future.
Arizona
Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University
19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-572-3450
Chief Executive Officer: Kathleen H. Goeppinger, PhD
Chief Academic Officer: Jeffrey Jensen, DPM
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 40
Initial Accreditation Date: 2007
Last Accreditation Review: 2019
Next Accreditation Site Visit: 2027
Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
California
Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine
Suite 2860
450 30th Street
Oakland, CA 94609
510-879-0336
Chief Executive Officer: Ching-Hua Wang, MD, PhD
Chief Academic Officer: Mark Razzante, DPM
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 48
Initial Accreditation Date: 1922
Last Accreditation Review: 2022
Next Accreditation Site Visit: 2027
Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine
309 East Second Street
Pomona, CA 91766
909-706-3933
Chief Executive Officer: Robin Farias-Eisner, MD, PhD, MBA
Chief Academic Officer: Jonathan Labovitz, DPM
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 50
Initial Accreditation Date: 2009
Last Accreditation Review: 2024
Next Accreditation Site Visit: Fall 2031
Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
Florida
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
11300 NE 2nd Ave.
11300 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33161
305-899-3250
Chief Executive Officer: Mike Allen, PhD
Chief Academic Officer: Robert J. Snyder, DPM
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 67
Initial Accreditation Date: 1988
Last Accreditation Review: 2024
Next Accreditation Site Visit: Spring 2029
Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
Illinois
3333 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
847-578-8401
Chief Executive Officer: Wendy Rheault, PhD
Chief Academic Officer: Stephanie Wu, DPM
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 98
Initial Accreditation Date: 1926
Last Accreditation Review: 2022
Next Accreditation Site Visit: 2029
Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
Iowa
Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
8025 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-271-1464
Chief Executive Officer: Angela Franklin, PhD
Chief Academic Officer: Kevin Smith, DPM, PhD
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 60
Initial Accreditation Date: 1986
Last Accreditation Review: 2023
Next Accreditation Site Visit: Fall/Early Winter 2030
Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
New York
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
53 East 124th Street
New York, NY 10035-1815
212-410-8000
Chief Executive Officer: TBD
Chief Academic Officer: Michael J. Trepal, DPM
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 109
Initial Accreditation Date: 1922
Last Accreditation Review: 2021
Next Accreditation Site Visit: Early Winter 2026
Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
Ohio
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
6000 Rockside Woods Boulevard
Independence, OH 44131
216-707-8004
Chief Executive Officer: Todd Diacon, PhD
Chief Academic Officer: Allan M. Boike, DPM
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 125
Initial Accreditation Date: 1922
Last Accreditation Review: 2016
Next Accreditation Site Visit: September 23-26, 2024
Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Podiatric Medicine
1858 West Grandview Boulevard
Erie, PA 16509
814-866-6641
Chief Executive Officer: John Ferretti II, DO
Chief Academic Officer: Michael Hankins Jr., DPM
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 40
Initial Accreditation Date: n/a
Date of Previous Evaluations: July 11-13, 2022 (Candidacy)
Last Accreditation Review: Candidacy Granted October 2022
Next Accreditation Site Visit: November 4-7, 2024
Accreditation Status: Candidacy Status granted October 2022
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
148 North Eighth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-625-5200
Chief Executive Officer: John Fry
Chief Academic Officer: John A. Mattiacci, DPM
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 100
Initial Accreditation Date: 1967
Last Accreditation Review: 2023
Next Accreditation Site Visit: Fall 2027/Early Winter 2028
Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Program Outcomes
Accreditation Actions
Texas
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine
2102 Treasure Hills Boulevard
Harlingen, TX 78550
956-665-5898
Chief Executive Officer: Guy Bailey, PhD
Chief Academic Officer: Javier La Fontaine, DPM, MS, Med
Maximum First Year Enrollment: 40
Initial Accreditation Date: n/a
Date of Previous Evaluations: December 11-14, 2023 (Preaccreditation)
Last Accreditation Review: Candidacy Granted June 2022
Next Accreditation Site Visit: January 6-7, 2025 (Focused site visit to determine Preaccreditation)
Accreditation Status: Candidacy Status granted June 2022
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