The Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) is one of nine accredited podiatry schools in the United States and is a four-year graduate level medical college, granting the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. The Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine's mission is to educate students to be highly competent doctors of podiatric medicine who will excel in residency training. Founded in 1916 and formerly known as the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, KSUCPM has graduated over 6,000 podiatrists who have made outstanding contributions to the field and study of podiatric medicine. Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. Accreditation is an indication of public approbation, attesting to the quality of the podiatric medical education program and the continued commitment of the institution to support the educational program. The Council is recognized as the professional institutional accrediting agency for podiatric medical education by the U. S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.