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
CHEA Third-Party Call for Comment
CPME is scheduled for review by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) on Monday, July 28, 2025. The review process includes an opportunity for parties to comment on whether CPME meets CHEA recognition standards. Third-party comment must be received by CHEA no later than June 13, 2025. More information on the review process and third-party comment can be read here.
Call for Third-Party Comments
- 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.
At-large Member Positions Open on the Council
The Council on Podiatric Medical Education’s Nominating Committee is seeking applications for the at-large and public member positions on the council. CPME will hold a closed ballot election to fill the positions at its October 2025 meeting. The positions are for a three-year term renewable up to three consecutive terms. Individuals seeking election to the Council must submit a curriculum vitae and an application letter to [email protected] by June 15. The full notice including criteria and requirements can be read here.
Resources for Residency Programs
Events
May 1-2, 2025
Accreditation Committee
Rockville, MD. Register here for public session by April 17, 2025.
May 2, 2025
Executive Committee
Rockville, MD
May 3, 2025
Council on Podiatric Medical Education
Rockville, MD. Register here for public session by April 18, 2025.
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.