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CPME Update The Residency Position Shortage Based on continued concern about placing as many qualified graduates in residency programs as possible, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education is undertaking a third effort to increase authorized residency positions in CPME-approved residencies. Similar to the council’s 2009 and 2010 efforts, which resulted in the creation of more than 80 new residency positions, the council completed the following processes in January and February: Council staff reviewed the clinical experience summaries (both medical and surgical) reported on the website Podiatry Residency Resource by residents who graduated in 2012 to determine the level of clinical experiences afforded during the course of their training. This review included only approved programs; programs on probationary or provisional approval as of January 1 were not considered. During a February conference call, council members considered the resident clinical experience data and identified those programs having the clinical capacity to increase positions. Each residency program identified as having the clinical capacity to increase positions was notified beginning in late February of the council’s review of the program and decision to authorize the increase. In its letter, the council explained the rationale for the change in its procedures and requested confirmation from the program director and chief administrative officer of the sponsoring institution of their decision to accept or decline the authorization to increase residency positions. • • • Institutions for which the council did not authorize an increase in positions and that are not on probation may still request an increase in positions. The application form, CPME 345, Application for Increase in Positions, is available on the council’s website under Residencies (www.cpme.org). Complete applications are forwarded to the Residency Review Committee for consideration during one of the committee’s monthly conference calls or biannual meetings. Revision to CPME 320 Adopted Requirement 1.3 in CPME 320, Standards and Requirements for Approval of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residencies (July 2011), stated that the entirety of training experiences provided at sites located beyond daily commuting distance from the sponsoring institution and/or co-sponsor could not exceed one-sixth of the residency. During discussions related to alleviating the shortage of residency positions, the council determined that requirement 1.3 might deter creation of additional authorized positions. Consequently, the council proposed that CPME 320 be revised to remove that limitation, effective January 1, 2013. A time limit is no longer imposed; 58 APMA News March 2013 rather, “The expected daily commute to each sponsoring and affiliated training site must not have a detrimental effect upon the educational experience of the resident.” At-Large Member Positions Open on the Council The council’s Nominating Committee is seeking applications for three at-large CPME positions. CPME will hold closed ballot elections to fill the positions at its October meeting. The positions are for three-year terms that are renewable up to three consecutive terms. The council asks each applicant to describe in writing how he or she satisfies at least two of the following five eligibility requirements: Has been active for a period of at least two years as a director of an approved podiatric residency program; Has been active for a period of at least two years as an academic administrator or a full-time faculty member at an accredited college of podiatric medicine or an accredited medical institution; Has demonstrated leadership within the profession or distinguished himself or herself as a practitioner; Has served actively on one of the council’s committees for a minimum of one full term; or Has served on at least three CPME on-site evaluation teams to colleges of podiatric medicine, residency programs, or continuing education programs. • • • • • The application also is expected to demonstrate qualifications and experience in one of the following areas of need: A current program director or podiatric faculty member of a CPME-approved residency with experience as either a podiatric residency evaluator or a member of a standing or ad hoc CPME committee; A faculty member at an accredited college of podiatric medicine who: provides podiatric education at the college or an affiliated institution; and has an active relationship with the college and its faculty; or A podiatric physician who is involved in residency education and possesses experience with the function of the council, such as service as a CPME on-site evaluator or member of a standing or ad hoc committee of the council. • • ° ° • In addition to the requirements outlined above, the candidate is encouraged to describe other podiatric and non-podiatric experiences he or she has had that strengthen the applicant’s submission. Individuals seeking election to the council must submit a curriculum vitae and an application letter that addresses both the requirements and at least one of the areas of need. By mail: CPME Director, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. By e-mail: artinkleman@apma.org. Applications received after June 14 will not be considered. n http://www.cpme.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - March 2013

APMA News - March 2013
In This Issue
Contents
Incoming APMA President Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM, Urges Members to Devote Time Each Week to Advancing Vision 2015
Meet the Candidates Participating in Elections at This Year’s Meeting of the APMA House of Delegates
State Advocacy in Focus: Public Education and Outreach
New Physicians in 113th Congress Will Face Challenges to Health Care
The Future of Podiatric Medicine is Now: An Interview with Nichol Salvo, DPM
Sequestration, the “Doc Fix,” and the Future of the Medicare Provider Payment Formula
Updated List of Seal Holders
2012 Podiatric Practice Survey: Gender by Practice Arrangement Type
Bet on Vegas for a Features Good Time at the National
Annual Scientific Meeting Registration Forms
Team APMA 5K Run/Walk
Annual Scientific Meeting Sponsors
Affiliate Recognition Task Force
Federal Advocacy Forum
APMAPAC Chair Report
Seeking Award Nominations
IT Consultant
Call for Abstracts
Resolutions Deadlines
Inside APMA’s Social Media
Website Wisdom
Small Business 101
CPME Update
On the Road with APMA
In Short
Worthy of Note
New Members
Affiliates Corner
APMAPAC Update
Development Update
Classified Advertising
Dates to Remember
Advertising Index
10 Questions
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APMA News - March 2013