CPME Update At-Large Member Positions Open on the Council The Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Nominating Committee is seeking applications for four at-large positions and one postsecondary educator position on the council. CPME will hold a closed ballot election to fill the positions at its October meeting. The positions are for three-year terms renewable up to three consecutive terms. The council asks applicants to describe in writing how they satisfy at least two of the following five eligibility requirements: * Have been active for a period of at least two years as a director of an approved podiatric residency, fellowship, or provider of continuing education. * Have been active for a period of at least two years as an academic administrator or a full-time faculty member at a CPME-accredited college of podiatric medicine. * Have demonstrated leadership within the profession or distinguished themselves as a practitioner. * Have served actively on one of the council's committees for a minimum of one full term. * Have served on at least one CPME on-site evaluation team to a college of podiatric medicine, or three CPME on-site evaluation teams to residency programs, fellowship programs, or continuing education providers. Applicants also are expected to demonstrate qualifications and experience in at least one of the following areas of need: * A podiatric physician holding an appointment as a full-time faculty member at an accredited college of podiatric medicine. * 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. Continued on page 30 ENSURING THE SUCCESS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE SINCE 1972 Visit www.apma.org/donate. Make a difference for podiatry. Join TEAM APMAPAC today! PURPOSE: The American Podiatric Medical Association Political Action Committee's purpose is to raise and disburse funds to candidates for federal office who support the legislative priorities and goals of the podiatric medical profession. IMPORTANT: You may contribute or not contribute without concern of being favored or disadvantaged. Occupation/Employer information is required for aggregate annual contributions of more than $200.00 by the Federal Election Campaign Act. Federal election law does not permit corporate contributions to be used for donation to candidates for federal office. Political contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. APMA News March/April 2021 29http://www.apma.org/donate