The Council provides opportunity for individuals or organizations to submit written comments concerning an institution’s qualifications for provisional or continued approval. The Council publishes notices in APMA News and on its website regarding its plans to conduct either a focused evaluation or a comprehensive evaluation of an institution that seeks provisional approval or continuation of approval. The notice indicates the deadline for receipt of third-party comments.

CPME continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and guidance/updates issued by the CDC, the WHO, and other sources. Most importantly, CPME wants to ensure that the health and safety of our students, residents, fellows, faculty, staff, learners, and patients are at the forefront of any decisions made. CPME is here to help with the most up-to-date notices in regard to colleges of podiatric medicine, residencies and fellowships, and continuing education.

At its April 2022 meeting, the Council reviewed and approved Draft II of CPME 320, Standards and Requirements for Approval of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residencies, and CPME 330, Procedures for Approval of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residencies. The call for comment period for both documents is now open and will close on July 15, 2022. EDT/5:00 p.m. PDT. Further information can be found here.

The continuing education policies document will be used to address questions that require clarification or interpretation between document reviews and revisions. The policies document will also be used to expand the definition of educational content, thus expanding the list of acceptable educational activities.