Changes were made to the CPME 320 and 330 which became effective July 2011. One of the major changes was the creation of a single three-year category.  All programs are scheduled to transition to the new model by 2013.

The podiatric medicine and surgery residency is a resource-based, competency-driven, assessment-validated program that consists of three years of postgraduate training in inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical management. The sponsoring institution provides training resources that facilitate the resident’s sequential and progressive achievement of specific competencies.

Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency (PMSR)
A resident in PMSR is trained in the breadth of podiatric healthcare.  Completion of the residency leads to the following certification pathways -- the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine (ABPOPPM) and foot surgery of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS).  This program takes 36 – 48 months to complete.

Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Certification (PMSR Cert)
Residencies that can provide a sufficient volume and diversity in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle (RRA) procedures may grant an added RRA credential. Completion of a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with the added credential leads to the RRA certification pathway of ABPS.

 

For further descriptions of these training programs, see http://www.cpme.org under Residencies/Standards and Requirements for Approval of PMSR.  Look within the CPME: 320 Document under Section 6.0.