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
Call for Third-Party Comments
- The New York College of Podiatric Medicine of Touro University is scheduled for a reaccreditation on-site visit on February 2-5, 2026. Third-party comments concerning the NYCPM of Touro University are due by December 15, 2025.
- 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 concerning the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine are due by May 1, 2026.
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 19, 2025
Milestones Training via Zoom Register Here!
December 17, 2025
Milestones Training via Zoom Register Here!
February 2-5, 2026
New York College of Podiatric Medicine of Touro University, New York, NY
Comprehensive On-Site Evaluation Visit
March 6-7, 2026
Continuing Education Committee
TBD
March 19-21, 2026
Residency Review Committee
TBD
June 15-18, 2026
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Podiatric Medicine, Erie, PA
Comprehensive On-Site Evaluation Visit
RRC Meeting Dates & Deadlines
Resources
CPME Policies & Misc Documents (including fees)
Residency Verifications – Currently CPME is unable to accept verification requests via phone or fax. Requests must either be made through our verification form or by email.
Resources for All Programs
Instructions for Uploading Files to the CPME Portal
Resources for Residency Programs