Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM), is the graduate podiatric medical school of Kent State University (KSU). As of 2022, it is the only fully public podiatry medical school in the U.S. The college is located in Independence, Ohio, south of Cleveland, approximately 30 miles (48 km) from the main KSU campus in Kent. Established in 1916, the college, formerly the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, was among the first in the nation to offer a program in podiatric medicine and surgery. The 122,000-square-foot (11,300 m2) facility operates as a regional KSU facility in podiatric medical education.

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
MottoPedestris Scientiae Porta
TypePublic university
Established1916
DeanAllan M. Boike
Academic staff
40+
Students425
Location
Independence
,
Ohio
,
United States

41°24′02″N 81°38′53″W
CampusSuburban 27 acres
Websitewww.kent.edu/cpm

The college, which was formerly a private graduate medical institution, has graduated over 7,000 podiatric physicians and surgeons throughout its rich history. It is a member of The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM), and is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). All graduates receive the degree Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM).

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