The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME or Council) is concerned with the continued compliance of all entities (institutions, organizations, programs, and providers) (hereinafter referred to as entity) to which it has extended accreditation, approval, and recognition. The public, the podiatric medical profession, students, residents, fellows, educators, and others are thus assured of the ongoing integrity of the entities that have been granted CPME accreditation, approval, or recognition.
The following provisions describe the process by the Council to review and act upon formal complaints against accredited colleges of podiatric medicine.