sentences:  The preparatory education of most DPMs includes four years of undergraduate work, followed by four years in an accredited podiatric medical school, followed by a residency of 3–4 years.After residency, podiatric physicians may choose to pursue further education through fellowships in any subspecialty of podiatric medicine.APMA's Council on Podiatric Medical Education is the body designated by the US Department of Education to accredit the nation's podiatric medical schools.