NBPME CANCELS PART II CSPE FOR CLASS OF 2021
At its February 9, 2021, the NBPME board decided that the many complications created by the global pandemic have made it impossible to continue the Clinical Skills Patient Encounter (CSPE) examination currently underway. Dr. Alyssa Stephenson, board president, stated that the NBPME intends to work with stakeholders including state licensing boards to determine the best path forward to continue to meet the goal of protecting the public health by examining all skills that are essential for safe independent practice.
All candidates who have tested or scheduled will be reimbursed for the test fee and appropriate travel expenses. See the “Current Students” section below for more detail on refunds.
AACPM Response to COVID -19
The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) continues to monitor guidance from federal, state, and local health agencies as it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Find information and updates from AACPM below.
AACPM Operations
The AACPM is fully operational and continues to provide services in support of its colleges, teaching hospitals and their students and residents. We continue to monitor guidance from federal, state, and local health agencies regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). We will update this page as more information becomes available.
Prospective Students
AACPM recognizes all students are impacted by COVID-19 right now. We are working closely with AACPMAS, our colleges and other relevant partners to ensure we provide transparent and timely communication. If you have a specific question about how COVID-19 may impact your ability to apply, interview or matriculate into a college of podiatric medicine this fall or for a future class, we encourage you to visit these resources:
For guidance on “Modifications for the Current Application Cycle”
For information on coronavirus and the MCAT exam
To apply to podiatric medical college visit the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS)
Interested in learning more about becoming a podiatric physician, check out our Upcoming Events
Current Students
NBPME CANCELS PART II CSPE FOR CLASS OF 2021
The NBPME board decided, due to the many complications created by the global coronavirus pandemic, that it will not continue the Clinical Skills Patient Encounter (CSPE) examination currently underway.
REFUNDS FOR 2020-21 PART II CSPE EXAM
NBOME is processing the refunds for the candidates who sat or are registered for the 2020-21 Part II CSPE Exam. Refunds will be made to the original form of payment when possible.
Candidates that have sat for the exam will receive an e-mail with a voucher for travel reimbursement. Candidates must e-mail the completed voucher and receipts to nbpmeofc@aol.com. NBOME will reach out to individuals if they need further information to process the transaction. Candidates will receive their refunds within two to three weeks. Vouchers and receipts are due by March 3, 2021.
AACPM Cancels 2021 CRIP and Announces CRISP
October 2, 2020. Due to the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine is announcing the cancellation of the CRIP (Centralized Residency Interview Program) event scheduled for January 7-12, 2021 in Frisco, TX.
Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our applicants, program faculty members, staff, and ultimately patients is paramount, and serves as the reason for our decision to cancel CRIP. To further delay a decision would risk leaving insufficient time to make and implement alternative plans, putting an additional, unnecessary strain on everyone affected. Put simply, it is the right thing to do during this historic time.
AACPM is actively putting the final details in place for a contingency plan, the Centralized Residency Interview SCHEDULING Program (CRISP). CRISP will provide its participants “one stop shopping” for interview scheduling just as CRIP did for its attendees. We will also provide educational resources for all applicants and programs on conducting virtual residency interviews.
You may view the full modified CASPR 2021 schedule here.
AACPM and CPME Issue Recommendations on Podiatric Clerkships and Residency Interviews
June 15, 2020. This guidance is not meant to replace the independent judgment of medical schools, sponsoring institutions, or clerkship and residency programs in setting appropriate requirements for the preparation of their students and meeting the needs of their patients.
AACPM & CPME Recommendations for Podiatric Medical Education
CPME Modifies MAV in Response to Coronavirus
Effective March 30, 2020, CPME has decreased the required MAVs (minimum activity volume) by 15% for all categories, allowing residents with excess volume in surgical categories 4 (Other Osseous Foot Surgery) and 5 (Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle) to be utilized to supplement lower volume in categories 1-3 (Digital, First Ray, and Other Soft Tissue Foot Surgery) and waive the diversity requirements for residents completing training in 2020. This temporary reduction in MAVs is based on the fact that the effects of COVID-19 will be in effect for at least four of the required 36-months of training in a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PMSR).
CPME’s full updated “Guidance on COVID-19 for Residency and Fellowship Education” is here.
To access CASPRweb.
