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CPME Update

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an accredited college of podiatric medicine or an accredited medical institution.
Has demonstrated leadership within the profession or
distinguished him- or herself as a practitioner.
Has served actively on one of the council's committees
for a minimum of one full term.
Has served on at least three CPME on-site evaluation
teams to colleges of podiatric medicine, residency programs, or continuing education programs.

The applicant also is expected to demonstrate qualifications
and experience in at least one of the following areas of need:
A private practice 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.
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.
To fill the need for the public member positions, an individual must not have a significant relationship (either
direct or indirect) with podiatric medical organizations
or podiatric medical educational institutions. These individuals shall have no vested interest in or financial
relationship to the podiatric medical profession.

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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 submission.
Individuals seeking election to the council must submit a
curriculum vitae and an application letter that addresses both
the requirements and the area of need to:
Heather Stagliano, DHSc, Director
Council on Podiatric Medical Education
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1621
or hmstagliano@cpme.org

council will take into consideration all comments received by
February 15, 2020, as part of the college's on-site evaluation
scheduled for spring 2020. Comments must relate specifically
to the council's requirements as published in CPME 120, Standards and Requirements for Accrediting Colleges of Podiatric Medicine, which may be obtained at www.cpme.org.
Signed comments received by the council will be shared
with the institution and members of the evaluation team prior to
the visit. The institution is notified of third-party comments so it
may have opportunity to respond. The council will exercise its
best efforts to keep confidential the identity of an individual or
entity who submits a comment, unless the person or entity has
specified in writing that it is permissible to reveal his/her/its
identity. If confidentiality is appropriate, all correspondence
with the institution will maintain this confidentiality. During its
review of the college, the evaluation team considers third-party
comments, if any, that relate to the accreditation standards.
Please submit third-party comments to:
Heather Stagliano, DHSc, Director
Council on Podiatric Medical Education
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1621
or hmstagliano@cpme.org

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Applications received after June 15 will not be considered.

Public Notice: Call for Third-Party Comments
In accordance with CPME procedures, interested individuals
or institutions are invited to submit third-party comments with
respect to compliance of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in with the standards and requirements of the council. The

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