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
CPME Residency Annual Reports
The CPME Annual Report is now available for residency programs to submit through the new CPME Annual Report portal. These are the instructions for completing the Annual Report. The due date is Monday, December 9, 2024.
Call for Comments – Residency Evaluations
Call for Third-Party Comments
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Podiatric Medicine, submit third-party comments by December 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.
Events
November 4-7, 2024
Preaccreditation on-site evaluation of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Erie, PA
December 7, 2024
Collaborative Residency Evaluator Committee Meeting
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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