Continuous learning is an essential lifetime responsibility of doctors of podiatric medicine in order to stay informed of technological advances, research, new patterns of health-care delivery, and development of clinical procedures. Participation in continuing education is must for podiatric physicians. Moreover, all state boards for examination and licensure require podiatric physicians to participate in continuing education in order to maintain professional licensure.
COTH is committed to developing effective educational resources for Program Directors and teaching faculty and supporting professional development opportunities for podiatric physicians.