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Member Positions Open on the Council

The Council on Podiatric Medical Education’s Nominating Committee is seeking applications for four at-large CPME positions and one post-secondary educator position. CPME will hold a closed-ballot election to fill the position at its October 2018 meeting. The position is for a three-year term renewable up to three consecutive terms. The council asks each of the applicants for the at-large positions 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.

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 podiatric physician who is a current or former board or committee member of a CPME-recognized specialty board. The candidate should have experience with the function of CPME, such as service to the council as an on-site evaluator or member of a standing or ad hoc committee of the council.

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 private practice podiatric physician who is involved in continuing podiatric medical education and/or 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 podiatric physician holding an appointment as a full-time faculty member at an accredited college of podiatric medicine.

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. By mail: CPME Director, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Or email your application to Heather Stagliano, DHSc. Applications received after June 15 will not be considered.