2.Introduction
Every six years the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME or Council) engages in a comprehensive review of the standards, requirements, and procedures for accrediting colleges of podiatric medicine. The last comprehensive review and revisions to CPME 120, Standards and Requirements for Accrediting Colleges of Podiatric Medicine and CPME 130, Procedures for Accrediting Colleges of Podiatric Medicine were finalized in 2019. The interim review of these publications, which begins three years following adoption of the publications, was finalized in 2023. The Council’s 2025 document revision schedule includes a comprehensive review of CPME 120 and CPME 130 related to college evaluation and accreditation.
An Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, composed of representatives from organizations within the community of interest, was convened to lead the review and revision of CPME 120, CPME 130, and CPME 109. The committee met four times, both virtually and in person, beginning in spring 2025. Upon completion of its work, the committee approved the draft revisions in September 2025, determining that the documents were ready for Council review. At its October 2025 meeting, the Council approved Draft I of CPME 120, CPME 130, and CPME 109 for dissemination and comment.
CPME wishes to obtain the opinions and feedback of the community of interest concerning the revisions made in Draft I of these documents. Although the survey is anonymous, we do ask that you provide some basic information.