Who We Are & What We Do...
The Canadian Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CCPME) is an autonomous accrediting body for podiatric medical education in Canada. It derives its authority from its recognition by the 10 Canadian provinces, 3 Territories and the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association. The CCPME is empowered to develop and adopt standards and policies as necessary for the implementation of all aspects of accreditation, approval, and recognition of podiatric medicine.
The council has final authority for the accreditation of Canadian colleges of podiatric medicine, the approval of fellowships and residency programs, and sponsors of continuing education, as well as the recognition of specialty certifying boards for podiatric medical practice in Canada.
Areas of Accreditation
Residencies
The CCPME has been authorized by Canadian Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) to approve institutions that sponsor residency programs that demonstrate and maintain compliance with established standards and requirements. Podiatric residency approval is based on programmatic evaluation and periodic review by the Residency Review Committee (RRC) and the CCPME.
Fellowships
The CCPME has been authorized by the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) to approve institutions that demonstrate and maintain compliance with the standards and requirements. Podiatric fellowship approval is based on programmatic evaluation and periodic review by the Residency Review Committee (RRC) and the CCPME.
Schools
The accreditation authority of the Canadian Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CCPME) extends to first professional degree programs offered at academic health centers, colleges, and universities. The colleges of podiatric medicine accredited by the CCPME are classified as postsecondary non-profit institutions offering educational programs leading to the first professional degree.
Continuing Education
The CCPME approves providers of continuing education that demonstrate and maintain compliance with established standards and requirements. Approval is based on programmatic evaluation and periodic review by the CCPME and its Continuing Education Committee.
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