Council on Podiatric Medical Education

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Call for Comment on College Documents – open until February 1, 2026

Click here to see the proposed revisions and opportunities for feedback.

Call for Third-Party Comments

• The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Podiatric Medicine is scheduled for a comprehensive on-site evaluation to determine accreditation on June 15-18, 2026. Third-party comments are due by May 1, 2026.

The full notice with instructions for submission can be read here. 

FREE Program Director & Coordinator Training Workshop: Understanding CPME 320 and Getting Ready for the On-Site Evaluation, May 9, 2026, Chicago, IL Register Here.

CPME Statement on CAQs

The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) is responsible for the specialty board and subspecialty certification approval and recognition process on behalf of the podiatric medical profession. The CPME does not recognize, accredit, or approve any Certificates of Added Qualifications (CAQs) within its policies and procedures for specialty board recognition. CAQs are not equivalent to board certification or subspecialty certification, nor can they lead to certification or subspecialty certification in any specific content area. CPME’s position on CAQs remains unchanged and consistent with its longstanding practice. Recent revisions to the CPME 220 Standards and Requirements and the CPME 230 Procedures (available here) do not alter this position.

CPME Considerations for ACGME Accreditation of Podiatry Residency Programs

Report of the Council

Call for Comments – Residency Evaluations