Temple's School of Podiatric Medicine is a school of podiatry. Podiatric Surgeons have undertaken fellowships and postgraduate training. There are some exceptions&colon; honour fellows, consultant podiatric surgeons and surgical care practitioners. A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine is considered a physician of the foot and ankle. They then qualify for the status of Registrar with the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons. The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is commonly abbreviated D.P.M. degree. The qualifications of podiatric surgeons are recognised by Australian State and Federal Governments. Podiatric residents rotate through core areas of medicine and surgery. They undergo training with the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree. Postgraduate courses in podiatric therapeutics and prescribing are required for having endorsements in scheduled medicines. There are no podiatric medical schools in Iran. All of the colleges grant the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). In addition, students are represented by the American Podiatric Medical Student's Association. The AACPM describes its mission as to enhance academic podiatric medicine. Independence is also home to the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.