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American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medici

for Fall 2013 and Fall 2014 Entering Classe

podiatric Medical colleg

information book



for Fall 2013 and Fall 2014 entering

American Association of

Colleges of Podiatric Medicine

15850 Crabbs Branch Way, Suite 320Rockville, MD 20855301-948-0957

www.aacpm.orghttp://www.e-aacpmas.org/

podiatricMedical

collegeinformationbook



table of contentscredits

committee

Andre D. SingletonSusan E. Powers

Executive Director

Moraith G. North Project Manager

Andre D. Singleton Writer/Editor

Mandy S. Nau designer

Katie Nestor

The AACPM wishes to thank the APMA for permission to reprint two outstandingdemonstrations of the work done by DPMs in the Today’s Podiatrist Proles.

Additionally, the AACPM would like to thank its member schools and colleges forphoto contributions.

WELCOME LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE AACPM

COLLEGES OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

INTRODUCTION

PART I. BECOMING A PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN

CHAPTER 1: DISCOVERING PODIATRIC MEDICINE

INTRODUCTION TO PODIATRIC MEDICINECAREER OPPORTUNITIES

JOB OUTLOOK

BENEFITS AND INCOME POTENTIALWHY CONSIDER A CAREER IN PODIATRIC MEDICINE

CHAPTER 2: APPLYING TO PODIATRIC MEDICAL SCHOOL

PODIATRIC MEDICAL EDUCATIONQUALIFICATIONS FOR PODIATRIC MEDICAL SCHOOLAPPLICATION PROCESSSPECIAL TOPICS

RESOURCES

PART II. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE DESCRIPTIONS

• arizona school of podiatric medicine at midwesternuniversity

• california school of podiatric medicine at samuel merritt university

• western university of health sciences college of podiatric medicine

• barry university school of podiatric medicine

• dr. william m. scholl college of podiatric medicine at rosalind franklin university of medicine & Science

• college of podiatric medicine & surgery at des moinesuniversity

• new york college of podiatric medicine

• ohio college of podiatric medicine

• temple university school of podiatric medicine

BIBLIOGRAPHY

All contents copyright © 2012 by the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine.

All rights reserved. No part of this document or the related les may be reproduced or transmitted in any

form, by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher.

The College Information Book is printed bi-annually by the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric

Medicine (AACPM). The material in this book is compiled from information submitted by each of the member

colleges. The information presented is not a contract and creates no obligation on either party. Although

AACPM has made every effort to verify the accuracy of the data submitted by the member colleges, AACPM

cannot guarantee the accuracy of the data and, as such, the information in this book is provided to you as

a reference. AACPM assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for damages of any kind whatsoever

based upon individual use or reliance on the information provided in this book. Data on tuition and fees are

reported by the colleges applicable as of March 1, 2012, and are subject to change. Enrollment projections

are reported by the colleges and also are subject to change.



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WELCOME LETTER FROM THEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE AACPM

Dear Colleague ,

It is my privilege to provide to you the Podiatric Medical College Information Bookfor Fall 2013 and Fall 2014 Entering Classes. The newest edition is recentlyexpanded, lled with contemporary career information and complemented with prolesof doctors of podiatric medicine who will inspire you to condently raise awareness ofthe career.

The colleges of podiatric medicine and the AACPM are fortunate to have you as apartner in this endeavor – and we thank you for taking the time to motivate your

students. Seeking to inspire a student to research a career in podiatric medicine takesample resources; we aspire to make this conversation easier by providing you with theinformation you need.

Whether a new advisor or a seasoned veteran, I encourage you to contact a school orcollege of podiatric medicine or the Association for additional information, should youneed it. Our Tips for Applying is collaborative advice from the member schools’ topadmissions professionals; while the answers to our FAQs are designed to provide youwith a more technical expertise to help students navigate the application.

The AACPM is proud to be a national educational organization that represents the nineU.S. colleges of podiatric medicine as well as over 200 hospitals and organizations thatconduct graduate training in podiatric medicine. The Association serves as a nationalforum for the exchange of ideas, issues information and concerns relating to podiatricmedical education.

Moraith G. NorthExecutive DirectorAmerican Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine

vision statement

colleges of podiatric medicine

arizona

iowa

california

new york

orida

ohio

illinois

pennsylvania

ARIZONA SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AT MIDWESTERN UNIVERS

(AZPOD)Glendale, AZ(623) 572-3275; (888) 247-9277

www.midwestern.edu/azpod

California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt U

(CSPM)

Oakland, CA(510) 869-6789

www.samuelmerritt.edu/podiatric_medicine

WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC M

(WUCPM)

Pomona, CA(909) 469-5485http://prospective.westernu.edu/podiatry/welcome

BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

(BUSPM)Miami Shores, FL(305) 899-3130; (800) 695-2279

www.barry.edu/podiatry

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosali

Franklin University of medicine & science

(SCPM)

North Chicago, IL(847) 578-8400; (800) 843-3059

www.rosalindfranklin.edu/scholl

College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Des Moines Universi

(DMU - CPMS)

Des Moines, IA(515) 271-7497www.dmu.edu/cpms/pm

New York College of Podiatric Medicine

(NYCPM)New York, NY(212) 410-8098; (800) 526-6966

www.nycpm.edu

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

(OCPM)

Independence, OH(800) 821-6562 (inside ohio); (800) 238-7903 (OUTside ohio)www.ocpm.edu

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

(TUSPM)

Philadelphia, PA(215) 625-5451; (800) 220-FEEThttp://podiatry.temple.edu

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine’s vision is to ensure, through

collaboration and other appropriate means, that academic podiatric medicine is a

vibrant community of schools and residency programs and other entities staffed with

administrators, teachers and researchers capable of educating and training a podiatric

workforce relevant to the needs of the public, generating new biomedical knowledge and

providing academically based health services.



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introduction

Introducing a student to a career in podiatric medicine may be one of the rewarding conversations you will have as an advisor of the health professwell informed of the practice of podiatric medicine will help facilitate the cyou seek to inspire your students to learn more about the profession. TheAmerican Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine’s College Informa(AACPM CIB) aims to guide you through this conversation, arming you winformation you’ll want to present to students.

While investigating careers in medicine, pre-health students are surprisespecialists of the lower extremity follow a distinctive education path, not medicine path with which they are most familiar. Once students compare

of podiatric medicine (DPM) to other health care practitioners, the choicemedicine is obvious.

As an advisor, being uent in the career options podiatric medicine offers pique a student’s interest to learn more; also being well versed in the potincome benets, appealing work-life balance and how to locate a DPM foopportunities will allow you to condently suggest podiatric medicine as The 2013-2014 AACPM CIB gives you all of these resources, and more.



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A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), known also as a podior surgeon, qualied by their education and training to diagnose and treaaffecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. When treatingsystem is also known as the lower extremity. Podiatric physicians are unqualied among medical professionals to treat the lower extremity basededucation, training and expertise. Podiatrists are dened as physicians b

government.

A DPM is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lowerdisorders, diseases and injuries. A podiatric physician works independenx-rays and laboratory tests for diagnostic purposes, prescribes medicatiophysical therapy, sets fractures, and performs surgery. As part of a healtDPM works closely with other health professionals to treat and control di A healthy lower extremity is essential to a patient’s overall well-being; it key indicator of serious health problems. Arthritis, diabetes, nerve and cidisorders can be routinely detected in the lower extremity by a DPM. Rechave shown that, compared to other health-care professionals, podiatricthe most procient at treating diabetic complications in the lower extrempreventing amputations, reducing hospital stays, and decreasing the ecoto our health-care delivery systems (Carls, et al., 2011).

Good candidates with which to discuss podiatry careers are students whomedical career interests in sports medicine, surgery, dermatology, pediat

radiology, and infectious diseases. They may also express a desire to worwith patients. Additionally, students with strong business, social, commuand leadership backgrounds will be able to complement these interests toin podiatric medicine. Students with strong research preparation are ablphysician-scientist options within podiatric medicine.

Shadowing a DPM has been proven to be one of the best ways for a studeabout the countless aspects of a career in podiatric medicine1. Stud ents wDPM are often allowed to watch actual patient procedures, discuss potenwith the physician or permitted to review diagnostic images with the DPMseveral avenues to assist you in making a referral to a DPM near your camtrained in mentoring undergraduate, pre-health students. For more inforcontact the American Association of College of Podiatric Medicine (AACP

15850 Crabbs Branch Way, Suite 320

Rockville, MD 20855

301-948-0957

[email protected]

www.AACPM.org

Introduction to Podiatric medicine

Shadowing a Podiatric Physician

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Podiatric physicians are highly trained doctors and surgeons who treat onfundamental parts of the body. Feet are complex anatomical structures, astabilizers, shock absorbers, and propulsion engines that are instrumenthealth and well-being. The human foot is a complex structure containingmuscles, nerves, ligaments, and blood vessels, and is designed for balancBecause of this function, the foot has a highly signicant interrelationshiof the body, which means that it may be the rst area to show signs of serconditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. For example, diabetics arulcers and infections due to their poor circulation. Since the podiatric phythe rst to detect symptoms of these disorders, he or she becomes a vitalsometimes lifesaving link in the health care team.

Within the profession, podiatric physicians can specialize in a variety of asurgery, orthopedics, or public health. Besides these certied specialties,may practice a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatoradiology, geriatrics, or diabetic foot care. Podiatric physicians are the onlreceive specialized medical and surgical training, and board certication the lower extremity.

There are two major certifying boards for podiatric physicians. The AmerPodiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine (ABPOPPM) is the cfor the specialty areas of podiatric orthopedics and primary podiatric medAmerican Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) is the certifying board for theof foot and ankle surgery. Most podiatric physicians are board certied.

considered to be an earned credential for those podiatric physicians who higher levels of skill and ability based upon completion of specic advancand clinical experience and examination.

You can help your students understand podiatric medicine by describing tdifferent types of patients a DPM sees and treatments a DPM might use.

The human foot is a

complex structure

containing 28 bones, plus

muscles, nerves, ligaments,

and blood vessels, and is

designed for balance

and mobility.

Shadowing a Podiatric Physician (continue

career opportunities

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photo courtesy of the college of podiatric medicine and surgery at des moines university

Diabetes is also the leading

cause of non-traumatic

lower-limb amputation.

In a typical practice, a DPM will see a range of patients whopresent with lower extremity or foot ailments such as trauma,tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases or congenitaldeformities. DPMs may use high-tech imaging such as MRIs/CTs, X-rays, motion capture software or Doppler sensors to helpwith their diagnostic processes.

Podiatric physicians treat the full spectrum of patients in theirofces, clinics, and surgical centers. Elderly patients enjoyfreedom from pain at the hands of a DPM when treated forconditions such as corns, calluses, bunions, heel spurs, archproblems, shortened tendons, cysts, bone disorders, and

abscesses. Pediatric patients can be seen for treatment ofingrown toe nails, at feet or improper foot alignment. Aprofessional athlete may seek out a DPM who designsmechanical devices to correct running patterns to increase hisor her overall ability to move more efciently; other healthyadults are seen for corrective insert ttings for everydayactivities. These devices are called custom orthotics. Somedeformities may require podiatric physicians to design custombraces, splints or shoes to correct foot or ankle deformities.

photo courtesy of barry university school of podiatric medicine


When patients present with trauma related injurEmergency Room, the on-call DPM may cast the stabilize and immobilize the injuries of foot and ainjuries may range from simple conditions, such amore serious conditions, such as fractures. Whesome patients will be candidates for more invasivtreatments to correct these traumatic injuries.

Podiatric physicians and diabetic patients are a trteam when it comes to diagnosing preventable dproblems. Podiatric physicians are experts in lowamputation prevention. After completing a com

foot examination, a DPM will be able to detect absymptoms of neuropathy or vasculopathy that lelike Charcot in patients with diabetes. AccordingNational Institutes of Health, diabetes is the sixtcause of death in the Unites States, affecting ovepeople. Diabetes is also the leading cause of nonlower-limb amputation. A recent study by ThomHealthcare found that care by a podiatrist can rehospitalization for diabetics and save millions in costs (Carls et al., 2011).



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All patients can expect to be provided individual consultationsconcerning the continued treatment of their disorders orinjuries. A DPM also provides healthy patients withpreventive foot care information. A podiatric physicianprescribes suitable medication to his or her patients to helpalleviate pain, discomfort, or infection. The DPM is a partnerin the overall health care team, working with other physicianswhen symptoms observed in the feet indicate disorders, such asdiabetes, arthritis, heart disease, or kidney disease.

Most podiatric physicians work in hospitals and clinics. SomeDPMs work in private practices and employ support staff andother health professionals. However, not all career paths lead

towards patient care solely – some DPMs engage in clinicalresearch trials while others are adept legislators orpolicymakers. Podiatric physicians serve in the Armed Forces,domestically and abroad. The U.S. Public Health Service,Department of Veterans Affairs and municipal healthdepartments employ DPMs, both clinically and as public healthadvocates. Colleges, universities and major health professionalschools provide podiatric physicians opportunities to teach;they are also deans and chairs of academic departments withininstitutions of higher education.

A podiatric physician

prescribes suitable medication

to his or her patients to help

alleviate pain, discomfort,or infection.

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Provided by the American Podiatric Medical Association.

today’s podiatrist:Lt. Kittra Owens, DPM Military Doctor

Athlete, doctor, and lieutenant: as an ofcer in the U.S. Navy, Kittra Owens, DPM “hasBased at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dr. Owens never considerea podiatrist, let alone joining the military, but she has parlayed these two componentsperfect career.

“As a young adult, I was an athlete. I knew I wanted to be a health care profes sional, bknow specically what I wanted to do. I knew it would have to be consistent with staybeing agile, and being healthy,” says Owens. So throughout undergraduate and graduTuskegee University, Owens considered her options. After completing her Masters degBiology, Owens was still unsure of the health care profession she wanted to pursue. Itone summer when she was teaching a course to high school students in her hometown

Alabama, that she discovered podiatric medicine. “My students were given the opportunity to shadow different heaprofessions, and podiatric medicine was one of the areas we rotated through.” After further investigation, Owens dpodiatric medicine was going to be the best profession to t her lifestyle.

Dr. Owens graduated from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Upon completion of a three-year surresidency at Oakwood Healthcare System in Dearborn, Michigan, she entered the U.S. Navy and is now one of 13 acU.S. Navy podiatrists. As a doctor and an ofcer, Owens has a dual role – she must treat patients but also uphold than ofcer in the Navy. “You have to go to work and see your patients, but you also have a higher expectation to leadto display military decorum and understand what’s best for the service men and women who give their lives so readour freedom.”

For over a year and a half, Dr. Owens has worked in the Department of Orthopedics at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejuthe foot and ankle podiatrist and the only podiatric surgeon. She has recently taken over as the Division Ofcer for tDepartment of Orthopedics. “This is a big step for podiatric medicine and an honor for me.” Being on a Marine Corpbase, Dr. Owens is responsible for the treatment of over 30,000 service men and women. “My primary focus and resis making sure the active duty service men and women are ready for deployment,” says Owens. Dr. Owens spends 3clinic with the remaining days scheduled for surgery. “I see roughly 80 patients a week and perform approximatelyprocedures a month.”

For Dr. Owens, all of her hard work has paid off and she is now reaping the rewards of military medicine – It has pronancial stability, job security, and an opportunity to travel around the world. Dr. Owens reects on her decision to podiatrist and join the U.S. Navy: “I am completely satised with all my career choices.”

“I see roughly 80 patients a week and perform

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Now is one of the most exciting times for new podiatricphysicians entering study and practice. With robust practiceoptions available to graduates, young professionals can expectto change the lives of the patients they treat.

One of the opportunities for future practitioners is the vastnumber of current DPMs desiring to retire in the next decade.The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) reports itsaverage member is 51 years of age and seeks to retire betweenthe ages of 61 and 70. A 2007 study conducted by the Centerfor Health Workforce Studies at the School of Public Health,University at Albany concluded in order to serve the growingpopulation of patients, the colleges of podiatric medicine willhave to increase their production of graduates just to meet thedemand (Wing, Forte, Dionne, & Christina, 2008).

Currently, there are approximately15,000 practicing podiatristsin the United States. After the current U.S. census, that meansthere are over 20,000 potential patients per practicingpodiatrist! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),podiatric physicians held over 12,000 full time jobs in 2008.

Despite these statistics, employment of podiatric physiciansis projected to increase by only 9 percent from 2008 to 2018,about as fast as the average for all occupations, according tothe BLS. Additional patients will seek the services of a DPM forlower extremity care due to the rising number of injuries in anactive population, the growing rates of obesity and diabetes,and the increasingly older population. Without majoradvancements to promote podiatric medicine as a career choicenow, many patients will go underserved in the near future.

job outlook

In 2011, APMA members reported earning, on average,$195,000 in the previous year. Twenty-two percent of respondents earned $250,000 or more in the previous year,while 18% of practicing podiatric physicians reported earningless than $100,000.

Also reporting data from 2010, the BLS further breaks thesegures down by working environment, geographic choice, andearning potential for current and future employmentopportunities. According to the BLS, over 90% of employedDPMs work in an ofce with other health care providers. TheseDPMs reported earning between $133,000 and $151,000 in2010. Podiatrists in Michigan, Colorado, Arkansas, NewHampshire and Nevada are reportedly the highest paidpodiatric physicians in the U.S. earning, on average, $166,000 or more each year.

Additionally, 2010 data from the BLS shows that an aboveaverage number of podiatric physicians are employed in NewYork, California, Florida, Ohio and Texas. These DPMs reportincomes ranging between $119,000 and $165,000. Delaware,Arizona, Maryland, Ohio and New York also represent thehighest concentration of employment opportunities forpodiatric physicians, with earnings ranging between $119,000

and $145,000.

New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Cleveland,Baltimore, Washington DC and Boston all reportthan average number of employment opportunitpodiatric physicians (commanding salaries betwand $155,360 per year).

The top metropolitan areas for the highest paid physicians are:

• Dallas, TX $219,330

• Warren, MI $200,290 • Denver, CO $196,020 • Detroit, MI $185,570 • Sacramento, CA $183,890

• San Diego, CA $178,000

• Houston, TX $174,450 • Austin, TX $159,670 • Seattle, WA $156,550

• Milwaukee, WI $156,380

Podiatric physicians are licensed in all 50 states,Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

benets and income potential


less than

$100,000

18%

35.9%

23.6%

10.4%12.1%

$100,999-

$174,999

$175,000-

$249,999

$250,000-

$324,000

$325,000

or more

net income in 2010

total # ofrespondents: 627

meanmedian

source: 2011 podiatric practice survey

note: not asked of associate podiatrists

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may cause c

to actually

more or les

100 percent

ethnic identities of practicing dpm’s in 2012

WHITE: 64%

Spanish/Hispanic/Latino/Latina: 2%

ASIAN: 4%

black or african american: 2%

american indian or alaska native: 0%

did not report: 28%



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While some podiatric physicians will cite compensation as the main reason they choseto pursue podiatric medicine, most will state it was the best t when comparing thelifestyles of other medical specialties. In a recent practice survey, most podiatristsstated they enjoy a 30 to 60 hour work week, with the average DPM working just over40 hours per week. This is well below the average work week for the most sought afterMD and DO specialties (e.g., dermatology ( 45.5 hours/week) or ophthalmology (47

hours/week) (Dorsey, Jarjoura, & Rutecki, 2003)). There are many additional benets,however.

Most podiatric physicians enjoy the satisfaction of working one-on-one with theirpatients. In a 2010 practice survey conducted by the APMA, podiatric physiciansreported treating approximately 100 patients per week. This manageable patient loadallows for a DPM to provide in-ofce treatments and focus on patient wellness.

Some podiatrists will be able to set their own hours but often work evenings andweekends to accommodate their patients. Podiatrists who are afliated with hospitalsor clinics may also have an on-call schedule, where they respond to all lowerextremity related emergencies during weekends or evenings. However, most lower-extremity treatments are elective and may be scheduled during normal ofce hours.

The individual who chooses to become a podiatric physician joins a society of highlyrespected doctors and physicians, earning a place of honor in his or her neighborhoodand community. With deep commitments to community service and volunteerism,podiatric physicians are viewed as valued benefactors to many charitable organizations.

Rewarding patient experiences, fullling lifestyle, prestige among colleagues, and highincome are all unmistakable reasons to explore podiatric medicine as a rst-choicemedical specialty. It is often said, podiatric medicine is the best kept secret inmedicine… help a student into an amazing career by shining a light onto podiatricmedicine. Introduce a student to a career in podiatric medicine today!

Why Consider a Career in Podiatric Medicine?

photo courtesy of western university college of podiatric medicine

The individual who

chooses to become a

podiatric physician joins

a society of highly respected

doctors and physicians,

earning a place of honor in

his or her neighborhood

and community.


today’s podiatrist:Dr. Jacqueline Brill, Surgeon & Missionary

get back home. You want to stay there and keep helping as

many people as possible,” Dr. Brill said, her voice cracking.

Brill and a number of other podiatric physicians from theBarry University School of Podiatric Medicine (BUSPM) spenttime in Haiti as part of the University of Miami’s ProjectMedishare in a tent hospital outside of the Port-au-Princeairport. Dr. Brill and the medical team saw up to 70 patientsper day whileworking 12-hour shifts. She dealt mainly withpost-operative complications from surgeries andamputations, performed in the chaotic days immediatelyfollowing the earthquake. Dr. Brill also treated acute injuriesfrom car accidents, a gunshot wound on a police ofcer, andsevere fractures from children falling off piles of rubble.

However, despite the sadness and frustration she felt uponreturning, Dr. Brill also felt an overwhelming sense of pride.“I’ll never question if I made the right career choice,” shestated. “In Haiti, the medical decisions I made were changing

people’s lives, and to have an experience where you say, ‘Oh,my God, I’m a doctor and helping people’—that’s what itshould be all about. It was a life-changing experience.”

Dr. Brill began her career as a student at BUSPM aftergraduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from St.Thomas University. She completed a podiatric surgicalresidency at Cedars Medical Center in Miami and is nowboard certied in podiatric surgery and in woundmanagement. She serves as assistant professor of podiatricsurgery at Barry University and is the chief of podiatry anddirector of medical education for the podiatry residencyprogram at Mt. Sinai Medical Center.

It’s not easy returning from amedical mission, butstepping back into her life inMiami, Florida was particularlydifcult for Jacqueline Brill, DPM,after she spent nearly a week inHaiti this past year. “You feel somuch guilt and sadness when you

Jackie Brill was destined to nd podiatric medicitracking for allopathic medical school when she hto visit a podiatrist in her area to receive treatmecongenital foot deformity. After that consult, sheto research the career more carefully. All her resecareers in podiatric medicine led Brill to apply tond her passion in podiatric surgery.

After residency, Dr. Brill was working part time in

practice and part time at Barry. She was virtuallyteaching by a fellow colleague and residency direthought I’d like it,” she laughed. “I had completat rst, but then it grew on me.” She now teachetrauma both in the classroom and the clinic and the best part of each day is imparting knowledge“It’s great to see students absorb the informatioteaching. That’s the part of my job that is so rew

There is no typical day for Dr. Brill. While she andare managing a household with four children, Brteaching, seeing patients, performing surgery, anmeetings. “Lots of meetings,” she said. But wheMt. Sinai Medical Center, in the classroom, or in patients that mean the most. After her medical mrealized that helping people is “what it’s all abouShe reected that the mission there was a “life-cexperience.”

Provided by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Portions of this prole have been excerptedMEDexpress, a publication of the Barry University.

75 percent of Americans will experience foot

health problems at some point in their life.

There are approximately

16,450 podiatrists

in the United States.



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Podiatric physicians receive medical education and training comparable tdoctors, including three to four years of undergraduate education, four yegraduate education at a school or college of podiatric medicine and threehospital-based residency training.

New schools and colleges which offer the doctor of podiatric medicine deaccredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). The CPdesignated by the APMA to serve as the accrediting agency for podiatric meducation. The CPME is recognized by the Council on Higher Education A(CHEA) and by the U. S. Department of Education. Currently, the CPME acolleges. Some colleges also have the distinction of being Regionally AccFor additional information, please refer to:

http://cpme.org

New schools hold a provisional accreditation status during the rst yearsA college granted a provisional accreditation status may admit students apodiatric medical instruction. Prior to the graduation of its inaugural clasally accredited college will show evidence of meeting the standards and rthe CPME that will allow it to attain full accreditation.

The four-year podiatric medical curriculum is robust and rigorous, offerinmany challenges and much satisfaction.

Podiatric Medical Education

Accreditation

curriculum

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This table shows a general four-year curriculum; all of the podiatric colleges vary in the course names,durations and in what year the courses are offered. Also, some colleges offer subject-based courses, othersoffer organ systems-based courses, and others are mixed. Refer to the curricul um pages of college websitesfor each college’s specic curriculum. Colleges also vary as to when students begin

clinical exposure and how often students are in the clinic; there are also differences in when externalrotations, known as clerkships, begin and how many rotations are available.

Anatomy

Lower Extremity Anatomy

Biochemistry

Neurosciences

Physical Diagnosis

Physiology

Introduction to Podiatric Medicine

Microbiology**

Immunology**

Genetics**

Biomechanics**

Research**

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physical Diagnosis

Microbiology**

Immunology**

Genetics**

Biomechanics**

Research**

Medicine***

Orthopedics***

Podiatric Surgery***

Radiology***

* Note: Some colleges offer a separate course in a subject (such as Embryology),whereas others offer it as part of another course.

**

courses that may be offered in year 1 or year 2*** Didactic courses that may be offered in year 2 or year 3

year 1* year 2

Microbiology

Immunology

Genetics

Biomechanics

Research

Medicine***

Orthopedics***

Podiatric Surgery***

Radiology***

year 3 year 4

clinicalAll colleges offer clinical rot

in Emergency Medicine, InterMedicine, General Surgery,

Radiology.

clerkships

other

Pediatrics

Public Health

Practice Management

Sports Medicine

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In addition, most of the colleges of podiatric medicine offer problem-based learning, computer assisted instruction, or computersimulated patient encounters that complement traditional pedagogical methods.

Many of the colleges of podiatric medicine also offer dual degree opportunities which allow students to tailor their clinicaleducational needs to a complementary curriculum. Dual degree options range from business management (MBA) to public health(MPH) to doctoral-level research (PhD). Refer to each college description for additional information and admissions information todual or combined degree programs.

curriculum (continued)

Many of the colleges of podiatric medicine also offer dual degree opportunities which

allow students to tailor their clinical educational needs to a complementary curriculum.



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After completing four years of podiatric medical studies,podiatric physicians apply for a comprehensive three year,thirty-six month Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency(PMSR). Residency training provides a combination of medicaland surgical experiences that are resource-based, competency-driven and assessment validated.

A residency provides an interdisciplinary experience withrotations such as anesthesiology, internal medicine, infectiousdisease, surgery, ER and pediatrics. Many residency programsinclude an additional qualication in reconstructive rear footand ankle surgery.

Most states will also require a written and/or oral examinationprior to licensure. The scope of practice varies from state to

state. State licensing requirements generally includegraduation from one of the eight accredited colleges of podiatric medicine, passage of the APMLE exams and post-graduate training as well as written and oral examinations.

Additionally, three years of residency training are required forboard certication. Podiatric physicians may also becomecertied in one or both specialty areas: primary care andorthopedics or surgery. National podiatric specialty boardsgrant certication to qualied podiatric physicians who havecompleted the specied educational requirements and whosuccessfully complete written and oral examinations.

Additional information regarding board certication can befound by contacting:

American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine

3812 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 530 Torrance, California 90505 310-375-0700

[email protected] www.ABPOPPM.org

American Board of Podiatric Surgery 445 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94117-3404 415-553-7800

[email protected] www.ABPS.org

American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examinations(APMLE) are taken in two parts while in podiatricmedical school:

Part ICovers basic science areas and i s generally taken atthe conclusion of the second year.

Part IICovers clinical areas and is taken in the spring of thefourth year, prior to graduation.

Satisfactory completion of Parts I and II of the APMLE

is one of the requirements for state licensure.

Residency Training

licensing and scope of practice All eligible 4th year students participate

in a national, centralized application and

matching service called the CentralApplication Service for Podiatric

Residencies (CASPR) during the second

half of the nal year of study. This

matching program is similar to that of

allopathic medicine and saves time and

money during the residency search. All

residency programs require that students

have successfully completed Part I and

Part II of the American Podiatric

Medical Licensing (APMLE) Examinationto be eligible for a residency.

Successful candidates who apply for entry into one of the ninecolleges of podiatric medicine display positive characteristics ofmature adults. Evidence of preparation for a career in medicine,and specically a career in podiatric medicine, should also bepresent in each application. Candidates with strong sciencepreparation are preferred. Attributes of successful candidatesalso include good time management, problem solvingprociency and a strong sense of inter- and intrapersonalcommunication skills. Successful candidates also have ademonstrable record of community service or good works, astrong academic record in the sciences, and are well-roundedindividuals.

In 2010-11, 926 individuals applied to at least oncolleges of podiatric medicine. A total of 672 rsentered into study in the fall of 2011. Women ma(41%) of the applicants and 268 (32%) of matricuin 2011. Nearly 25% of the applicant pool self-idBlack/African-Americans (9.83%), Hispanic/Latiand Native American/Alaska Natives (1.3%) and (12.8%) of the enrollees in 2011.

Underrepresented minority student populationsto increase well into the future.

Qualications for Podiatric Medical School


applicants vs. matriculants by gender in 2011

600

500

400

300

200

100

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male female

applicants - TOTAL 926

matriculates - TOTAL 672



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Undergraduate timeline for applying to podiatric medical colleges Undergraduate timeline for applying to podiatric medical colleges


FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE junior

Meet with a pre-health advisor to plan courseworkand learn more about podiatric medicine. Review

the AACPM College Information Book (CIB) online byadding www.AACPM.org/CollegeInformationBookto your favorites.

The CIB includes information for all nine of thepodiatric medical colleges, admissions criteria,minimum entrance requirements, and more. Whilemost schools require a minimum of one year ofbiology, general (inorganic) chemistry, organic

chemistry, physics and English, specificrequirements vary from school to school.

Complete required coursework.

Think about which major and/or minors you maywish to pursue.

Develop good study skills by forming study groupsor attending study-skills programs.

Maintain a competitive GPA.

Identify extracurricular activities you enjoy orprovide you with an outlet to relieve stress.

Make time to participate.

Apply to volunteer or work in a medical setting(i.e., clinic, ER, hospital) during breaks or summermonths.

Read articles, research and current interests tolearn about Podiatric Medicine and Healthcare inAmerica.

Talk to upper-class, pre-podiatry students.

Get to know a podiatric physician (DPM). Inquireabout shadowing opportunities during breaks or

summer months.

Investigate careers and pre-health enrichmentprograms by visiting websites likewww.explorehealthcareers.org .

Meet with a pre-health advisor.

Complete required coursework to keep you on track.

Select major and minor courses of study. Workout any schedule conflicts with graduation

requirements and application requirements.Plan for summer school attendance if necessary.

Maintain competitive GPA.

Continue shadowing a variety of DPMs.

Research podiatric medical school entrancerequirements. Review the AACPM’s CIB, whichincludes descriptions of all of the podiatric

medical colleges, admissions criteria, minimumentrance requirements, and more.

Look for and apply to participate in a researchstudy which complements career objectives

(with a faculty member or outside campus).

Learn more about Podiatric Medicine (i.e., shadow-

ing, classmates, advisor, or college websites).

Join your school’s pre-podiatry society if one isavailable. Or, join your school’s pre-health societyto learn more about careers in medicine.

Attend pre-health activities, service opportunities,

or meetings.

Explore non-health related community serviceopportunities through your school or othernot-for-profit agency. If possible, continue a few

select activities throughout undergraduatecareer.

Look into paid or volunteer research opportunities

during the summer monthS.

Begin MCAT preparation and determine a studyschedule. Study groups often work well - inquirewith the school’s pre-podiatry or pre-health clubs

for others interested in studying materialtogether.

Meet with a pre-health advisor to finalizepre-requisite course plan or other graduation

requirements.

Sign up for committee process (committee letter ofrecommendation) or letter of recommendation

service with advisor, faculty or career services atyour school.

Maintain competitive GPA.

Continue to work or volunteer in a medical setting.Obtain letters of recommendation to document thenumber of hours you have acquired.

Continue shadowing a DPM on a regular basis. Ask

for a letter of recommendation to be sent to theschools you have chosen to apply to in August.

Study and register for MCAT.

Take the MCAT.

Visit colleges of podiatric medicine to which you

are interested IN applying. Attend Open Houses, orother on-campus events. Most colleges of podiatric

medicine offer one-on-one admissions counselingto help answer questions you might have aboutapplying.

Review AACPM’s College Information Book by visiting

www.AACPM.org/CollegeInformationBook , whichincludes descriptions of all of the podiatricmedical colleges, admissions criteria, minimumentrance requirements, and more.

Look for leadership opportunities on campus andoff.

Discuss podiatric medical schools with others:

advisors, parents, upper-class students, currentpodiatry students and DPMs.

Visit AACPM’s website at www.AACPM.org to learnabout applying to the colleges of podiatric

medicine; review FAQs and Tips for Applying.

Research schools and review each school’s requireddocuments early in the spring semester.

Identify professors and/or advisors to wletters of recommendation (if no commi

evaluation is available); ask politely for recommendation well in advance of the It is often helpful to provide those writrecommendations with instructions for

letters. Remember to thank them for the

Make A list of all podiatric medical schooyou plan to apply. Remember to keep goodcommunication with each school’s offic

admission.

Schedule a volunteer or paid pre-podiatrfor the summer.




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Undergraduate timeline for applying to podiatric medical colleges

summer beforesenior year

Senior

Apply – Applications open the first Wednesday inAugust each year to new applicants. Applicationsand instructions for applying can be found byvisiting:

http://www.e-aacpmas.org/.

Advisors can also obtain valuable applicant data byvisiting the Advisor Portal located at:

www.e-aacpmas.org/advisor/.

Request official transcripts of ALL college workattempted.

Request letters of recommendation to be sent tothe colleges you plan to apply to in August.

Take the MCAT if you have not done so already.

Prepare for school interviews in the fall.

Budget time and finances appropriately to attendinterviews. Interviews are not an acceptable

reason to miss lectures or labs. Plan accordingly.

Participate in a volunteer or paid researchopportunity.

Take the MCAT if you have not done so already.

Meet with a pre-health advisor to reviewcompleted coursework and pre-requisites which

are in-progress (IP) or planned (PL).

Attend interviews with schools.

Volunteer or work in a medical setting(i.e., clinic, ER, hospital).

Continue extracurricular activities andleadership roles on and off campus.

Accept an offer and notify other schools of yourfinal decision in a timely manner.

Write thank-you notes to references andadmission officers.

Thank your pre-med advisor for his or herassistance; apprise them of your final decision.

Apply for federal financial aid and scholarships

for which you may be eligible.

The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric MedicineApplication Service (AACPMAS) allows students to apply to allnine of the colleges of podiatric medicine with one onlineapplication.

An advisor portal, with access to prior applicant data and amock application, is available for your use by visiting,www.e-aacpmas.org/advisor/ . Applicant data is available atthe conclusion of the current cycle and includes the nal actionstatus as reported by all schools to which a student applied; thishelpful data is available for two years for your usage. Pre-healthadvisors are advised to print their institution’s reports for long

term retrieval.

AACPMAS provides a simplied process of applycolleges of podiatric medicine. Applicants compapplication and submit it with all ofcial transcrcentralized service. AACPMAS veries the applicomponents for accuracy, calculates the applicanaverages (GPA), and delivers the materials to theschools and colleges that the applicant designatmay take up to 5 weeks to process applications ohave been received.

Ofcial transcripts from each college attended mdirectly to:

AACPMAS Application Service

P.O. Box 9200 Watertown, MA 02471

The fee for using AACPMAS is based on a graduated scale thatvaries according to the number of colleges an individualdesignates when submitting an application. Applicants mayrequest that AACPMAS send a completed application to moreschools for an additional fee. AACPMAS only acceptspayment by credit card. Applicants can pay the application feewith a credit card once they have e-submitted a completed

application. AACPMAS accepts only MasterCard and Visa.

Application materials will not be processed untilreceived.

For the 2013 AACPMAS cycle, the fee for the initand rst designated college is $160. An additionfor each additional designation at the time of subAdditional designations after the initial submiss

application are $50 for each additional designat

application process

application fees

AACPMAS begins accepting new applications for admission the rst Wednesday in

each year for fall admission the following year. Complete and veried applications

be delivered to the designated schools and colleges of podiatric medicine during t

week of September and will continue to deliver new and revised applications on a w

basis thereafter until the cycle closes.

Deadline dates are as follows:

For priority consideration April 1st of each year for the upcoming fall admission. T

application deadline date is June 30th of each year for fall admission of the same ye

Applicants should check with each school or college of podiatric medicine for addit

information about nal deadlines for submitting materials.




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Letters of recommendation or evaluation and other extraneous materials, (e.g., past achievements, research performed, resumes,diplomas or certicates) should be sent directly to your designated colleges or brought to your interview. Some colleges of podiatricmedicine accept letters via condential letter transmission services:

Traditionally the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) hasbeen the only standardized test required for admission to thecolleges of podiatric medicine. However, some colleges willaccept the US Dental Admission Test (US DAT). If a student hasnot taken the MCAT, they should check the policy of eachindividual college in which they are interested to ascertain iftest scores other than the MCAT are acceptable for admission.

letters of recommendation and standardized exams

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To register for the MCAT and for dates and test site

locations, visit: www.aamc.org/students/mcat/.

Students should make note of their AAMC ID Number.

This information is transmitted to the AACPMAS

during the application process.

To have ofcial MCAT Scores sent to AACPMAS visit:https://services.aamc.org/mcatthx/for additional

instructions.

To register for the DAT and for dates and test site

information, visit: www.ada.org/dat.aspx .

Students should make note of the DENTPIN© Number. This

information is transmitted to AACPMAS when applying.

Applicants who choose to take the MCAT as an entrance

requirement must take the MCAT no later than spring

of the year of admission. All standardized admissions

exams taken more than three (3) years prior toapplication are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

To apply now,

students should visit:http://www.e-aacpmas.org/

The AACPM encourages each of its member schools andcolleges to conduct an application process that is inclusive andprofessional. The purpose of these trafc rules is to allowprospective students to explore their options within thepodiatric medical community, and to give the schools andcolleges of podiatric medicine the ability to process, select andmatriculate applicants in a fair and timely manner.

Each school or college of podiatric medicine shall publishannually, amend publicly, and adhere to its application,acceptance and admission procedures. Schools or colleges ofpodiatric medicine may begin extending offers of admission to

acceptable candidates any time after the interview. Each schoolor college’s acceptance deposit shall not exceed $1000. If theapplicant enrolls at the college, the school or college isencouraged to credit the deposit toward tuition. Applicants willbe requested to submit any necessary documents, including adeposit, according to the following schedule:

• Through March 31, allow 30 days for candidates to

respond to offers of admission

• Between April 1 and June 30, allow 14 days for

candidates to respond to offers of admission

• After July 1, candidates may be asked for an immediate

deposit.

Applicants are expected to become familiar with requirements, follow application procedures, meat each institution to which they apply and conduin a professio nal manner. Additionall y, applicantresponsible for the collection and timely submissevaluation, transcripts, standardized exam scoreapplicable fees. Applicants are also responsible and updating any changes in the initially submitt(e.g., address, email, academic status and state oApplicants are responsible for responding prompinterview invitations and offers of admissions (eior decline). Further, applicants who have made a

regarding the podiatric medical school or collegeattend have an obligation to promptly withdrawapplications from all other schools. After June 1spromptly begin notifying the podiatric medical sccolleges the names of candidates who continue tmore places at other schools or programs.

AACPMAS reviews the applicant’s application focompletion, veries academic coursework, receivstandardized admissions test scores, and procesof application fees. AACPMAS then electronicalapplicant’s data to the colleges selected by the aare no secondary application forms or fees for thecolleges of podiatric medicine.

AACPM is responsible for providing fair and equithroughout the application process.

Please refer to the aacpm.org web site for a printthe AACPMAS Trafc Rules.

AACPM does not sell or otherwise release ad

emails, phone numbers or other contact info

about applicants to commercial vendors or r

who are outside AACPM or our member instit

AACPM Admissions Guidelines

There are no secondary application forms or fees for the schools

and colleges of podiatric medicine.




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Tips for Applying – guidance from the admissions advisor: frequently asked questions

get organized

Counsel students to gather all work, volunteer, and

health care experience into a descriptive timeline.

Encourage students to keep records of contact

information of those specific experiences as well.

Advise students to keep meticulous records of

extracurricular activities, scholastic awards,

scholarships.

Encourage students to m aintain a detailed record

of their communication with each designated

college; this is so they can keep track of dates,

submitted information and contacts at each

college of podiatric m edicine.

Writing a personal statement

Personal statements should be a general statement

indicating the student’s development for a career

in the podiatric medical profession, not directed

at a specific school.

Personal statements should be spell and grammar

checked prior to submitting. Changes for content

revisions or typographical errors are not allowed

after the application is submitted.

Encourage students to have at least one other

person read the personal statement; seek help from

the college’s writing center, or attend a workshop

on writing a personal statement.

Usually, it is acceptable to write about an intern-

ship experience at one of the colleges of podiatric

medicine in the personal statement. The admis-

sions committee is mainly interested in how you

obtained knowledge of the profession and your

insight from the experience.

Baccalaureate degrees

Generally speaking, a baccalaureate degree is not a

pre-requisite for acceptance into a college ofpodiatric medicine.

If a student is planning to m atriculate to a D PM

program after completion of only 90 semester

hours of undergraduate coursework, it is

important to determine - in advance - if they will

be eligible for a bachelor’s d egree at the college

of podiatric medicine. Most schools and colleges

of podiatric medicine are not undergraduate-

degree granting institutions; therefore they are

unable to award a baccalaureate degree upon

completion of the first year of DPM coursework in

their program.

when applying

Students should make note of their AAMC ID Number

when registering for the MCAT. This information is

transmitted to the AACPMAS during the application

process.

Additional and more technical application

submission FAQs can be found by visiting

https://portal.aacpmas.org/FAQ .

Understanding the prerequisites

The prerequisite courses listed in this guide and at

the college of podiatric medicine are meant to be a

guideline for the minimum number of courses

students should complete in each subject area – it

is beneficial to complete more than the minimum

required hours.

Before taking any prerequisite coursework online,

students should contact the school or college of

podiatric medicine directly to d etermine what will

satisfy the prerequisite.

Prerequisite courses taken at an accredited ju nior

or community college may fulfill admissions

requirements. Applicants should check with eachcollege for specific and detailed information

pertaining to each course.

When completing the AACPMAS coursework s ection,

improperly labeled courses could significantly

affect a student’s GPA.

Q: A student applied last year and is now

reapplying. Can applications or transcripts

from last year be re-submitted?

A: No. If students have previously applied through

AACPMAS and they are reapplying to any of the

colleges of podiatric medicine they must

complete a new application, pay the proper

processing fee(s) via credit card, and request

that a complete set of ofcial transcripts beforwarded directly to AACPMAS by the registrar

of each U.S. or Canadian institution they haveattended. Transcripts, applications, and

payments submitted in a previous year cannot

be reactivated.

Q: Is shadowing a DPM required to apply?

A: It is commonly accepted that students should

be knowledgeable about the podiatric medical

profession prior to applying; most students will

gain knowledge of the practice of podiatric

medicine through the act of shadowing. In

many cases, students will be asked to submit a

letter of recommendation from a practicing

DPM prior to matriculating. Students will want

to check with the individual schools and

colleges for exact requirements and minimumacceptable hours.

Q: Ca n students apply to other health disciplines schools while applying to the colleges of

podiatric medicine?

A: Y es, students may have application s to multiple

health disciplines schools submitted at the

same time. The application processes are

similar, in some cases, but independent of each

other. Please review the AACPMAS instructions

beginning on page 34 carefully and make sure

that you have completed each step. Don’t

forget to include the reasons that you want to

study podiatric medicine in your personal

statement, and during your interview.

Q: When advising students into post-baccalaureate

programs verses graduate science study, do the

colleges of podiatric medicine prefer one form

of preparation over the other?

A: In most instances, it will depend on the situation. Stude nts who are in need of

academic preparation may benet from post-baccalaureate study; students in need

of academic remediation may have more

opportunity to demonstrate actual ability

through graduate science programs designed

to enhance the academic record.

Q: Where should transcripts be sent, and

forms that must accompany the trans

A: The Institutions Attended section of t

AACPMAS application allows students

Transcript Request Forms. AACPMAS st

recommends that students print and a

their registrar’s ofce to attach a TrRequest Form to the ofcial transcriform helps AACPMAS properly match th

ofcial transcripts to the AACPMAS

application. If the student’s current different from the name listed on the

transcr ipt, they MUST include both th

and former name on the Transcript Re

Form. Transcripts must be sent direct

the registrar’s ofce. Transcripts froother source are not accepted. Please

the Ofce of Registrars to send ofc transcripts to the following address

AACPMAS Transcript Processing Ce

P.O. Box 9200 Watertown, MA 02471

Q: Can I write a letter of recommendatio

student, and will this be substituted f

faculty letter?

A: In most cases, when a committee lett

available, a letter from the student’s advisor is an acceptable substitute fo

non-science, faculty letter of recomm

Q: a student previously applied to MD an

programs. Can letters of recommenda

(or a committee evaluation) be re-useDPM application?

A: Students pursuing entry into one of t

colleges of podiatric medicine are co

to be “pre-medical” students; acceptab

letters of recommendation often add

students’ preparedness for a career in

Students should be encouraged to sub

additional letters of recommendation

address their recent preparation for

in podiatric medicine.

Q: Are AP credits accepted for pre-requis courses at the colleges of podiatric m

A: In most cases, yes. Students should ch

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nancial aid and scholarships Scholarships

International Applicants

International Applicants (con

Federal Programs

Many forms of nancial aid are available to podiatric medicalstudents, including scholarships and loans. Some nancial aidis available directly from the colleges, and many state, local andnational podiatric medical organizations offer scholarships orloans to students. Financial aid ofcers at the schools andcolleges of podiatric medicine will have more information.

Many private scholarships have a nancial need requirement; inmost instances, students will need to le a Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the government so that theirneed can be determined.

Organizations such as the American Podiatric MedicalAssociation (APMA), the American Association of WomenPodiatrists (AAWP), and the Podiatry Insurance Company ofAmerica (PICA) are just a few examples of agencies providingscholarships to students.

Indian Health Service Scholarships:

Native Americans and Alaskan Natives are eligible to apply foran Indian Health Service Scholarship. The purpose of the IHSSis to provide an incentive for Native people to seek education inthe health elds, and ensure that Native people will ultimatelyserve their tribal communities, whether on reservations or inurban Indian health clinics. A service commitment is requiredfor scholarship participation.

For more information and to obtain an application, contact:

Indian Health Service Scholarship

Twinbrook Metro Plaza - Grant Management Branch

12300 Twinbrook Parkway Suite 100

Rockville, MD 20852

301-443-6197

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students:

The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program provides

grant assistance to needy students who are determined to beeducationally or economically disadvantaged. Students mustsupply complete parental nancial data on their FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid to be considered.

Funding is dependent on federal appropriations, and theamount available at each college varies per year. The FinancialAid Ofce, or a special committee at the institution, selects therecipients. Students should contact the Financial Aid Ofce atthe institution they plan to attend for more information.

An international student is a native of a foreign country andplans to study in the U.S. on a student visa. Internationalapplicants are eligible for admission to select U.S. collegesof podiatric medicine, if they meet the minimum admissionstandards. For restrictions and requirements, please see theindividual college descriptions. Admission requirements for

international students will be posted by each college of podiatric medicine. However, most schools and colleges ofpodiatric medicine require international students to completeall the application materials mandated for U.S. citizens andpermanent residents.

In addition, international students may be asked to take theTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or demonstrateEnglish language prociency. International students shouldexpect to nance the entire cost of their podiatric medicaleducation; they should also be prepared to show evidence offunding prior to being issued the appropriate travel documents.

Applicants who have completed coursework outside the U.S.(except through study abroad) should supply their ofcialforeign transcripts to an approved foreign transcriptevaluation service for a course-by-course U.S. equivalencyreport. They must arrange for the foreign transcript reports to

be sent directly to AACPMAS from the foreign transcriptevaluation agency. Contact the foreign transcript evaluationservice as early as possible. The services may take severalweeks to process a foreign transcript, once it is received.

Ofcial copies of foreign transcripts should not bAACPMAS. AACPMAS only accepts the ofcial focredential evaluation. Applicants should check wdesignated program for further instruction for sudocumentation of foreign coursework.

International students should be mindful that obresidency program in the U.S. is challenging for sgraduates. Many hospitals do not wish to acceptresponsibility of sponsoring podiatric physiciansgraduate medical education (residency) programschool or college of podiatric medicine accepting

students provides them with adequate graduatecounseling; however, the student still bears the rprocure a U.S. residency. Additional resources acan be found by visiting www.AACPM.org/Resi

It is strongly recommended that international stresearching graduate medical education programpossible to determine which residency programssponsor them. International students should beas early as the rst year of study.

Please note, students who have permanent residthe U.S. are not considered international studenthe same rights, responsibilities, and options as applying for admission to college of podiatric meresidency.

Below is a list of suggested services for the trans

review of foreign transcripts; however, check witdesignated programs for nal approval.

World Education Services

Bowling Green Station

P.O. Box 5087 New York, NY 10274-5087

212-966-6311

www.wes.org

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.

7101 SW 102 Ave.

Miami, FL 33173

305-273-1616

www.jsilny.com

Education Credential Evaluators

PO Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470

414-289-3400

www.ece.org

Podiatric medical students may be eligible for a number offederal loan programs. To be eligible for Federal nancial aid,

the student must:

• Be an enrolled student attending at least

half time.

• Be a citizen of the United States, or a permanent

resident with the appropriate documented

authorization from the U.S. Immigration Service.

• Not be in default or owe a refund on any U.S.

Department of Education Title IV grant or

educational loan, and provide written

certication of that fact.

• Have nancial need as determined by an approvedNeeds Analysis System.

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

• File a statement of educational purpose stating

that all nancial aid funds received will be usedfor educational purposes.

• File a statement of Selective Service Registration

Status to indicate compliance with Selective

Service regulation.

• Complete a student loan Entrance Interview.

• Complete a student loan Exit Interview conductedby the Financial Aid Ofce at the time the studentgraduates and/or ceases to be a student.

For more information about any of the federal loan programsvisit:www.studentaid.ed.gov

• Subsidized Stafford/Direct Lending Program

• Unsubsidized Stafford/Direct Lending Program

• Federal Perkins Loans Federal

• College Work Study Health

• Professions Student Loans

Encourage students to apply for federal funding via the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid:www.FAFSA.ed.gov

Armed Forces Health ProfessionsScholarship Program (HPSP) and Health

Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)

The Department of Defense offers funding for a wide rangeof podiatric medical educational expenses in exchange for anactive duty military service commitment. Applications arehandled by local area military recruiters. Prospective applicantsshould meet with a Navy recruiter for more information. Theymay also want to speak with current Navy podiatric physicianswho can provide a fuller perspective on the practice of militarymedicine.

Navy HSPS and HSCP:www.navy.com/navy/careers/ healthcare/

clinical-care/podiatry

Navy Recruiting Command

5722 Integrity Dr., Bldg. 784

Millington, TN 38054-5057

800-USA-NAVY




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special topics

Advanced Standing Applications or Transfer Applications

Advanced standing is a designation reserved for a candidatewho is exempted from certain rst-year, basic science coursesor is accepted as a second- or third-year student. Advancedstanding is offered at the time of admission to candidates whohave mastered some aspect of the podiatric medical schoolcurriculum due to prior training.

Some colleges of podiatric medicine may also offer advancedstanding to students who have been granted transferadmission from other U.S. podiatry school. In these cases,applicants may be allowed to enter as rst- or second-yearstudents with a modied schedule.

Each college of podiatric medicine has its own policy onadvanced standing and transferring students; individualsinquiring about a special admission should contact the college’sofce of admission for specic details. It is signicant to knowthat most students do not obtain advanced standing and thatvery few students transfer from one school to another.

Combined and Dual Degree Programs

Individuals enrolling in a school or college of podiatric medicinemay be eligible to enroll in a combined or dual degree programleading to a professional credential in business, healthadministration, public health, or health education. Somecolleges offer graduate, science education designed to helpstudents enhance their careers in podiatric medicine – optionsrange from scientic research to academic medicine to

biomedical studies. These options allow students to combinetheir clinical skills and abilities with knowledge gained ingraduate, professional programs.

For a complete description of dual degree and combined degreestudy, please see the individual college descriptions. Foradmissions information into one of these programs, consult theappropriate ofce of admission.

Criminal Background Check and Finger Printing

In recent years, many state legislatures have passed billsobligating institutions to conduct criminal background checksfor matriculating medical students, inclusive of podiatricmedical students. Additionally, afliated hospitals andclinical training locations have enacted policies requiringcriminal background checks for medical students, includingpodiatric medical students, completing clinical rotations attheir facilities. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs

mandates that all medical students, including podiatric medicalstudents, involved in patient care at its hospitals be subject tocriminal background checks.

While a criminal background check is not part of the AACPMASapplication for the 2013 cycle, all podiatric medical schoolsrequire criminal background checks of all matriculatingstudents and again prior to the start of clinical rotations.

It is the student’s responsibility to become knowledgeableabout what will be required of him or her during the applicationprocess.

When an individual completes the AACPMAS applicationprocess, the applicant will be asked to disclose informationregarding prior criminal offenses. Failure to truthfully disclosesuch offenses on the AACPMAS application may result in anoffer of admission being rescinded; if the omission is discoveredafter enrollment in podiatric medical school, the student may besubjected to disciplinary actions, up to and including dismissal.

Diversity

Podiatric medicine embraces a multitude of diverse studentsand practicing podiatric physicians. Nearly 12% of studentscurrently enrolled in a college of podiatric medicine self-reportidentifying as a student of color, while nearly8% of practicing,podiatric physicians are under-represented minorities2. Thecolleges of podiatric medicine actively recruit students from allethnic backgrounds, races and genders. The AACPMAS, itsparent organization, AACPM, and the colleges adhere to alllegal requirements, including the Americans with DisabilitiesAct.

Non-Traditional StudentsThe podiatric medical profession has a venerable tradition ofassisting mature and second-career students into study andpractice. The podiatric medical colleges and AACPM welcomeadmission inquiries from individuals trained in other healthdisciplines. In most cases, these individuals must completethe entire curriculum at an accredited podiatric medical schooland they must complete a residency. It is up to the individualschool or college to determine if credit for prior course work willbe awarded. Contact the admissions department at a college forspecic information.

2 Unpublished APMA data from 2010.

resources

American Association of Colleges ofPodiatric Medicine

15850 Crabbs Branch Way, Suite 320Rockville, MD [email protected]

www.AACPM.org

AACPMAS Application ServiceP.O. Box 9200Watertown, MA 02471

617-612-2900https://portal.aacpmas.org/

American Podiatric Medical Association9312 Old Georgetown Road

Bethesda, MD 20814-1621301-581-9200www.APMA.orgwww.TodaysPodiatrist.com

Bureau of Labor Statisticswww.BLS.gov

Council on Podiatric Medical Education

9312 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814-1621301-581-9200www.CPME.org

Educational Credential EvaluatorsPO Box 514070Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470414-289-3400

www.ece.org

Free Application for Federal Financial Aiwww.fafsa.ed.gov

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.7101 SW 102 Ave.Miami, FL 33173

305-273-1616www.jsilny.com

National Institutes of Health9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, Maryland 20892www.NIH.org

National Student Loan Data Systemhttp://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/

U.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20202

1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327)www.ED.gov

World Education ServicesBowling Green Station

P.O. Box 5087New York, NY 10274-5087212-966-6311www.wes.org



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Arizona School of Podiatric Medicat Midwestern University

Dean: Jeffrey C. Page, DPM

Admissions

[email protected]

888-247-9277www.midwestern.edu

The Midwestern University (MWU) Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine (a 4-year program whose core curriculum is similar to that of other medicaCourses in the clinical sciences are integrated with basic science courses dtwo years of the curriculum. Clinical courses continue through the summof the fall quarter of the third year. All basic science courses and some cliare shared with osteopathic medical students. Full time clinical training o

months of the third year and all of the fourth year. The overall goal of theprepare the nest possible podiatric physicians for entry into residency trand fourth year students complete clinical rotations in private practices, clinics. During these rotations, they learn how to take general and podiatperform routine physical examinations, interpret tests and imaging, makand perform therapeutic procedures. Midwestern University’s program oinstructional and learning techniques and takes full advantage of the aburesources available on the campus and in the community. Students are tafundamental skills early in the curriculum, which allows them to benet man early introduction to patient care. Many elective rotations are availablmedical students attending Midwestern University. Dual-degree optionsdegrees are also available.

The integration of podiatry with the other health sciences disciplines at MUniversity more fully prepares graduates to function effectively in the incmultidisciplinary care patterns of the future. Through the rigorous curricuMidwestern University, podiatry students gain the requisite medical knowpractical skills necessary to excel in residency and practice. Through an ex

program of community service, AZPod students develop an appreciation importance of ethics and professionalism in combination with compassiosensitivity.

Mission Statement:As a leader in podiatric medical education, our mission of the Arizona SchMedicine is to ensure excellence in an environment that nurtures diversitprofessionalism, dedication, and creativity.

The vision of the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine is to be the standaby which podiatric medical education will be measured through:

• Innovative curriculum

• Cutting edge research

• Compassionate patient care

• Contemporary graduate and continuing medical education

• Service to community

general information

contact information

type of institution: privatedate founded: 2004term type: quarter

Campus SettinCampus HousiAnnual Class

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Baccalaureate degree preferred: Yes

Acceptable minimum number of semester hours: 90quarter unit hours: 135

Accepts advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Academic preparedness of 2011 entering class Baccalaureate: 30

Masters: 1 Ph.D. or other doctorate: 0

Preparation extras: Not reported

MCAT: mandatory

MCAT exams taken more than three (3) years prior toapplication are not acceptable.

Application service: AACPMAS

Earliest Filing Date: Opening date of AACPMAS

Latest Filing Date: The nal application deadline date

is June 30th of each year for fall admission of the sameyear

Supplemental application required: No

Recommendation Letters: YesTwo letters of recommendation. Applicants must submit two

signed and sealed letters of recommendations from

professionals who know the applicant well. One letter must be

written by a medical practitioner and letters from podiatric

physicians are encouraged. The second letter must be written by

a pre-health professions advisor or a science professor.

Additional letters from individuals who can attest to the

applicant’s character are welcome.

Send Letters of recommendation by:Interfolio: Yes Virtual Evals: YesPaper: Yes

preparation

mcat application process

2011 MCAT results

2011 gpa results

PREREQUISITE

BCP (BIOLOGY-CHEMISTRY-PHYSICS) SCIENCE

OTHER

Biology

CHEMISTRY(GENERAL/INORGANIC)

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

8/12

8/12

8/12

8/12

6/9ENGLISH

REQUIRED RECOMMENDED LAB REQUIRED CREDITS(SEMESTER/QUARTER)

ENROLEE SCORES

MCAT TOTAL 2419-29

RANGE AVERAGE

ENROLEE GPA

science GPA

overall GPA

3.372.8-3.75

3.1-3.85 3.51

RANGE AVERAGE

Pre-podiatry: Not reported

Current Student Services: Not reported

Active Student Organizations:• American Academy of Podiatric Practice M

(AAPPM)

• American Academy of Podiatric Sports Me(AAPSM)

• American Association of Women Podiatri• American College of Foot and Ankle Orth

Medicine (ACFAOM)

• American College of Foot and Ankle Pedia(ACFAP)

• American College of Foot and Ankle Surg• American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (

• Arizona Podiatric Medical Student Assoc(AzPMSA)

An international applicant must complete a minisemester hours of coursework from a regionally acollege or university in the United States, or frompost-secondary Canadian institution that uses Eprimary language of instruction and documentatsemester hours, 15 hours must be in the sciencesnon-remedial English composition, and three hopublic speaking.

Applicants who wish to receive transfer credit forcoursework completed outside the US or at a Caninstitution that does not use English as its primainstruction and documentation must submit an odetailed, course-by-course evaluation obtained ffollowing evaluation services:

• Educational Credential Evaluators (EC414-289-3400 or Fax 414-289-3411; www.

• World Education Services (WES):

212-966-6311 or Fax 212-739-6100; www.Average Age: 26

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international students

deposit

entering class demographics

REQUIRED TO HOLD PLACE

DEPOSIT AMOUNT

DEPOSIT DUE

REFUNDABLE

APPLIED TO TUITION

$1,000.00

FOLLOW AACPMASTRAFFIC RULES

$0.00

NOYES

YES

YES*

FIRST DEPOSITDEPOSIT SECOND DEPOSIT

* $100 IF WITHDRAWn 30 DAYS prior to ORIENTATION

M.B.A.

m.p.h.

m.s.

ph.d.

other

yesdegree

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MALE: 90%

FEMALE: 10%

WHITE: 87%


ASIAN: 7%

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Send paper letters to:Midwestern University

Ofce of Admission 19555 N. 59th Ave.

Glendale, AZ 85308

Mandatory on-campus interview: Yes

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• Josef Silny & Associates International EducationConsultants: 305-273-1616 or Fax 305-273-1338;

www. jsilny.com

International applicants who do not provide documentation ofacceptable US or Canadian course/degree equivalency will notreceive credit, and will be required to complete all prerequisitecourses at an accredited college or university in the UnitedStates, or at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canadathat uses English as its primary language of instruction anddocumentation.

For clarication about recognized post-secondary institutionsin Canada that use English as a primary language of instructionand documentation, international applicants should contact theMidwestern University Ofce of Admissions.

Prepaid tuition is at 2011/12 rate.

Program Estimate Increases estimated at:4% to 7% for 2012-13

Podiatric Medicine: $275,298 $126,524

Scholarships for Podiatric Medicine Students:

• ACFAS Scholarship

• American Association of Women Podiatrists

Founders Scholarship

• APMA Stephen L. Barrett, DPM Scholarship

• Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program

• Association of Schools of Allied HealthProfessionals (ASAHP) Scholarship

• George E. Clark Scholarship

• Indian Health Service Health ProfessionsScholarship

• The Johnson & Johnson Wound Management

Scholarship

• Meyer Friedlander-Milton Klasky Tikkun Olam Scholarship

• Dr. Stanley Pearle Scholarship Fund

• Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA)

• Basil M. Tucker S cholarship

• VICHA Memorial Scholarship (ASPMA)

• Western Interstate Commission for HigherEducation (WICHE)

Additional information about nancial aid can befound at:http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/

Financial_Aid/Scholarships.html

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nancial aid and scholarship information


TUITION

tuition (resident & non-resident)

fees

books/supplies/instruments

estimated living expenses

$33,529

$512

$2,422

$13,090

FIRST YEAR costs

Students can plan for a rate of increase is 5% per year. Each

podiatric medical college makes every effort to provide

accurate, current information. Tuition and fees are subject to

change without notice. For the most up to date information,

please visit the college’s fnancial aid website.

California School of Podiatric Meat Samuel Merritt University

Dean: John N. Venson, DPM

450 30th StreetSuite 2860

Oakland, CA 94609www.samuelmerritt.edu/podiatric_medicine

ofce of Admissions

3100 Telegraph AvenueSuite 1000Oakland, CA [email protected] David Tran, DPM, MSAssistant ProfessorAssociate Director of Admission510-869-6789

[email protected] Andre Singleton

Assistant Director of Admission510-869-6511 ext. 4297

[email protected] ofce of nancial aid

3100 Telegraph AvenueSuite 1110

Oakland, CA [email protected] campus service center

3100 Telegraph AvenueSuite 1000Oakland, CA 94609510-869-1550

Fax: [email protected]

ofce of diversity & inclusion

450 30th StreetSuite 2840Oakland, CA 94609510-869-6243

The California School of Podiatric Medicine (CSPM) was founded in 1914 California School of Chiropody. The name was later changed to the CalifoPodiatric Medicine (CCPM). In July 2002 CCPM merged with Samuel Merand the name was changed to CSPM. CSPM is known for its hands-on eato clinical education. Clinical rotations begin at the start of the second aclate May to early June.

During the summer months, second year students begin to participate in rotations, which cover mechanical orthopedics, radiology, general and prmedicine. The majority of the third year and the entire fourth year are devrotations at inpatient and outpatient facilities, community practice clerksoutside clerkships at afliated Bay Area medical centers and throughout tStates. The educational program leading to the Doctor of Podiatric Mediconsists of a comprehensive curriculum in the basic medical and clinical sdidactic course work is completed during the rst three years of the progrDemonstrating academic excellence in podiatric medical education for neCSPM offers a number of advantages to students.

Mission Statement:

The California School of Podiatric Medicine is committed to providing exceducation and training of podiatric physicians, quality health care, meanicommunity service, and innovative research.

To achieve this mission, we will:

• Treat students, residents, practitioners, and patients with dignity and

a nurturing environment

• Provide leadership in healthcare and health professions education

• Encourage scholarly activity and research

• Promote the principles of lifelong, self-directed learning

• Develop a multi-disciplinary approach to education, research, and hedelivery

• Serve a diverse community

general information

contact information

type of institution: privatedate founded: 1914

term type: semester

Campus SettinCampus Housi

Annual Class

preparation

Successful candidates will have completed at least three years undergradpremedical education at an accredited institution. About 95% of entering already have baccalaureate or advanced degrees.

for the most up to date information, please visit the

college’s website.

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Academic preparedness of 2011 entering class

Baccalaureate: 37 Masters: 9 Ph.D. or other doctorate: 0

Preparation extras:The California School of Podiatric Medicine accepts a maximum of 60 community college credits.

Advanced Placement credits are accepted for prerequisite coursework; however, the student must prove they can be successfulin upper division science courses.

In regards to letters of recommendation from a practicing podiatric physician, there is no maximum or minimum number ofshadowing hours.

Advanced Standing/Transfer Policy: eligible students will not be considered beyond the rst semester of year two. Must have aminimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, cannot have received any failing grades or be in jeopardy of receiving failing grades at the priorpodiatric medicine or other medical school, or have a record of disciplinary proceedings. The student’s rst year curriculum mustparallel CSPM’s rst year curriculum to be considered for advanced standing beyond the rst year.


PREREQUISITE


OTHER

ADDITIONAL SCIENCE COURSEWORK

Biology


ORGANIC CHEMISTRY*

PHYSICS

ANATOMY

BIOCHEMISTRY*

HISTOLOGY

IMMUNOLOGY

MICROBIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

* A total of 4 Semester units of biochemistry may be substituted for the second semester ofOrganic Chemistry

8/12

8/12

8/12

8/12

8/12

12/18

4/6

4/6

4/6

4/6

4/6

4/6

ENGLISH

OTHER LIBERAL ARTS


MCAT: mandatory







Recommendation Letters: Yes1. One letter of recommendation from a practicing podiatric

physician.

2. Two letters of recommendation from college faculty or a

letter of recommendation from a pre-professional advisory

board.

Send Letters of recommendation by:Interfolio: Yes Virtual Evals: noPaper: Yes

Send paper letters to:

California School of Podiatric Medicine Ofce of Admission

3100 Telegraph avenue, Suite 1000

Oakland, CA 94609


mcat

application process

2011 MCAT results

2011 gpa results

ENROLEE SCORES

MCAT TOTAL 2118-29

RANGE AVERAGE

ENROLEE GPA

science GPA

overall GPA

3.122.75-3.95

2.75-3.97 3.23

RANGE AVERAGE

Average Age: 26

deposit

entering class demograph


DEPOSIT AMOUNT

DEPOSIT DUE

REFUNDABLE

APPLIED TO TUITION

$1,000.00

YES

YES

NO

FIRST DEPOSITDEPOSIT SE

as indicated in theadmission offer

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MALE: 63%

FEMALE: 37%

WHITE: 41%


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unknown: 5%

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Pre-podiatry:

Podiatry 3D Workshop(Summer Enrichment Program)www.samuelmerritt.edu/pod3d

Current Student Services:

• Counseling and Wellness Services• Peer Tutoring• Academic Support (Study Skills, Test Taking, Time Management)• Writing Support

• Disability Support Services• Professional and Career Guidance/Support

Active Student Organizations:

• Alumni & Associates, Student Chapter• American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

(AAPSM)• American Association of Women Podiatrists (AAWP)• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)

• Alpha Gamma Kappa (AGK)• American Podiatric Medical Students Association

(APMSA)• American Society of Podiatric Dermatology (ASPD)

• Biomechanics Club• Calcaneus (Yearbook)• National Foot and Ankle Review (Research Journal)• Intercultural Podiatric Outreach• Pi Delta National Podiatric Medical Student Honor

Society• Podiatric Homeless Health Project – Pes Clinicus• Practice Management Club (PMC)• Journal Club• Student Body Association

All international applicants (including Canadian citizens) havespecial requirements. Please contact the Ofce of Admission fordetails ([email protected]). Internationalapplicants are strongly encouraged to observe the prioritydeadline of April 1st; obtaining a student visa can take up tothree months. All foreign academic transcripts must be


special programs and services


M.B.A.

m.p.h.

m.s.

ph.d.

other

yesdegree noevaluated by a U.S. evaluation service that is a member of theNational Association of Credential Evaluations Services(NACES) for degree, course content, semester unitequivalencies, and science and cumulative GPAs prior to the application deadline. Information on NACES may found atwww.naces.org

International students whose primary language is not Englishmust submit scores from the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL). If the TOEFL is required, a minimuminternet based test (iBT) score of 100 must be achieved andofcial scores must be provided. In addition, applicants must

take the Test of Spoken English (TSE).

At Samuel Merritt University, we are committed to help makeyour podiatric medical education possible. Your education is animportant investment in your career and personal growth. TheFinancial Aid staff will explain the options that make the cost ofattending CSPM manageable for you. Thro ugh a nancial aidaward consisting of loans, scholarships, and work studyprograms, we are able to assist over 90% of our students withthe cost of attendance. The Financial Aid Ofce at SamuelMerritt University is committed to providing you with accessto nancial aid resources and information that will enable youto pursue your educational, personal, and professional goals ofbecoming a podiatric physician. The Federal DirectUnsubsidized, Federal Direct Graduate Plus, and the HealthProfessional Student Loans are available to assist with cost oftuition, fees and living expenses.

All accepted students are considered for our Regent’s,President’s, and Dean’s scholarships. Awarding of thesescholarships is based on a “scholarship score” that isdetermined by the admission ofce at the time of application.All three scholarships are renewable based on maintainingacademic achievement while in school. In addition, continuingstudents may compete for numerous DPM-specicscholarships during their subsequent years in the program.During the 2010/2011 school year, CSPM awarded $674,720.00 in scholarships to the podiatric medical students.

Additionally, we know today’s students are interested in notonly cost and nancial aid, but also on their Return onInvestment (ROI).

Here are some particular strengths you can expect from yourCSPM investment and education:

• 91% of the last ve graduating classes found employment in their eld within 6 months after

completion of their residency



• Graduating students most often cite the overalleducation received, as well as the faculty, as topreasons for recommending CSPM to others

• Of the past ve graduating classes surveyed, thestudents rated themselves as being “well prepared”in their clinical competencies


TUITION


fees



$32,671

$2,913

$3,855

$35,000

FIRST YEAR costs

Each podiatric medical college makes every effort to provide




for the most up to date information, please visit the


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Western University of Health Sciences,

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,College of Podiatric Medicine

Dean: Lawrence B. Harkless, DPM

309 East Second StPomona, CA 91766

http://prospective.westernu.edu/podiatry/welcome

ofce of Admissions


909-469-5335 Marie AndersonDirector of Admissions909-469-5485

Fax: [email protected] ofce of nancial aid

309 East Second StPomona, CA 91766909-469-5335

[email protected] INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

SERVICES


Kathy FordDirector of International Student [email protected]

Western University of Health Sciences was founded in 1977 as a non-prot, graduateuniversity for the health professions located in Pomona, California - a city ofapproximately150,000 residents, located 35 miles east of Los Angeles.

WesternU’s College of Podiatric Medicine, founded in 2007, is different. Thegroundbreaking curriculum uses a new approach to podiatric medical education based

on real world case studies, non-textbook critical thinking, problem solving in an inter-active team approach. This curriculum was developed by an internationally renownedteam led by Drs. Lawrence Harkless and Lester Jones. The College is located in our new$100 million building which is outtted with the state-of-the-art educational technology.

In keeping with APMA’s “Vision 2015”, parity between allopathic, osteopathic andpodiatric medicine, the rst two years of the curriculum at WesternU’s College ofPodiatric Medicine is the same as our College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacic.WesternU’s focus on an interprofessional curriculum provides a forum to collaborateand learn with students in other health-care programs. The curriculum will deliver anopportunity for early networking with other health professionals and ultimately prepareyou to better serve your patients. Third year core rotations are based out of academic centers in the greater Los Angelesarea, including Olive View-UCLA, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Riverside CountyRegional Medical Center and Veterans Administration facilities. Fourth year corerotations will provide you an opportunity to broaden your perspective by rotating atvarious facilities nationwide.

WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine offers exposure to world renowned faculty,state-of-the-art facilities and innovative teaching models.

Mission Statement:Academic excellence achieved through an innovative curriculum, interprofessionaleducation and research that trains podiatric physicians and surgeons to integrate intothe healthcare system as compassionate specialists of the lower extremity.

general information

contact information

type of institution: private

date founded: 1977term type: semester

Campus Setting: suburban

Campus Housing: noAnnual Class size: 50

preparation

Successful completion of three years undergraduate premedical education at a

regionally-accredited institution



Accepts advance placement (AP) credits: Case-by-case basis

Academic preparedness of 2011 entering class Baccalaureate: 34 Masters: 1 Ph.D. or other doctorate: 0


MCAT: mandatory



Earliest Filing Date: Opening date of AACPM

Latest Filing Date: The nal application de

is June 30th of each year for fall admissioyear


Recommendation Letters: YesA recommendation from your pre-professional ad

committee or two letters from science faculty an

recommendation from a Podiatric Physician.

Send Letters of recommendation by:Interfolio: Yes VirtPaper: Yes

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2011 MCAT results

2011 gpa results

PREREQUISITE


OTHER

RECOMMENDED

Biology


ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

BIOCHEMISTRY

ANATOMY & PHISIOLOGY

MICROBIOLOGY

ZOOLOGY

HISTOLOGY

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

8/12

8/12

8/12

8/12

6/9ENGLISH/composition


ENROLEE SCORES

MCAT TOTAL 2221-23

RANGE AVERAGE

ENROLEE GPA

science GPA

overall GPA

3.123.02-3.21

3.17-3.34 3.27

RANGE AVERAGE

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Send paper letters to:Western University of Health Sciences

Attention: CPM Admissions 309 East Second Street

Pomona, CA 91766


Pre-podiatry: Not reported

Current Student Services:• Academic counseling and tutoring

• Internships, externships, or extramural programs Community service opportunities• Personal counseling• Professional and career development programming

Mentoring• Training for those interested in academic careers

Active Student Organizations:• 89+ diverse clubs and interest groups.

More information on student life and specic clubscan be found at:http://prospective.westernu.edu/podiatry/student

All coursework taken from non-US institutions, includingCanada, must be submitted to an approved service forevaluation.

• World Education Services Bowling Green Station

P.O. Box 5087 New York, NY 10274-5087 212-966-6311 www.wes.org

• Josef Silny & Associates (JSA) 7101 SW 102 Avenue Miami, FL 33173 (305) 273-1616

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is requiredfor all applicants submitting coursework from foreign schools. Aminimum score of 213 for the computer-based test or 79 for theInternet-based test must be submitted at the time ofapplication. Scores are valid for two years. For more informationon the TOEFL contact Education Testing Service (ETS) at800-468-6335 or visit their website at www.ets.org .Average Age: 25

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deposit



DEPOSIT AMOUNT

DEPOSIT DUE

REFUNDABLE

APPLIED TO TUITION

$1,000.00

NOYES

YES

NO


as indicated in theadmissions offer

M.B.A.

m.p.h.

m.s.

ph.d.

other

yesdegree no

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MALE: 66%

FEMALE: 34%

WHITE: 34%

ASIAN: 34%


unknown: 8%

two or more races: 11%

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WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine Fa

Western University of Health Sciences Fac

http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-of-Podiatric-Medicine/16246178049

http://www.facebook.com/WesternUnofHealthSciences

Questions regarding immigration status, documents, SEVIS,etc. may be directed to Kathy Ford at (909) 469-5542 [email protected]

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TUITION

tuition (annually)

fees

books & supplies

$30,565

$40

$4,802

FIRST YEAR costs





Students can expect the same treatment from WesternU that apatient should expect from an able health professional. This isespecially true at the Financial Aid Ofce, where students candepend on friendly professionals who can answer questions,assist with paperwork and help identify possible

funding resources. Financial aid counselors are available tomeet one-on-one. They will take the time to examine eachindividual nancial situation, and help to generate ideas for thebest funding solution for students and their families.

Students should investigate the various federal, state, andother public and commercial funding sources available to helppay for their education. Additionally, there is another majorsector that provides crucial support to WesternU students. It isthe world of private philanthropy: those individuals,corporations, and foundations who willingly accept theresponsibility of serving as good citizens of the larger society.These benefactors contribute to assisting students in achievingtheir educational goals and ultimately to the quality of healthcare delivered to the public.

More information on nancial aid and scholarship opportunitiescan be found at:http://www.westernu.edu/nancial-about


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Podiatric Medicine

Dean: Jeffrey L. Jensen, DPM

school of podiatric medicine

Amy Major

Director of [email protected]

www.barry.edu/podiatry

Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine is one of ten schools within theUniversity. Founded in 1940, Barry is located on a 122-acre campus in the residentialsuburb of Miami Shores, Florida.

Known as a Catholic International Co-ed University, Barry has an enrollment of over9,000 students from 78 countries, 49 states, and several U.S. territories. Students at

Barry’s School of Podiatric Medicine benet from the advantages of a small and caringschool setting within a larger and stimulating university environment offeringextensive facilities, the latest in equipment and laboratories, and opportunities forsuperior performance. It is also located within one of the most vibrant metropolitanareas in the country --- the perfect place to study podiatric medicine and surgery.Barry University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools,and the Council on Podiatric Medical Education accredits the Podiatric Medicineprogram. The coursework leading to the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine consists of fouryears of study. First year students take courses in the basic sciences as well as anintroductory course in podiatric medicine. The second year curriculum includes coursesin the basic sciences, podiatric medicine, and clinical sciences. In the third and fourthyears Barry’s emphasis is on a blend of clinical experiences, advanced seminars, andelective courses. In the third year, students are exposed to the clinical experience withinstruction, while fourth year students focus on clinical practice and selectivecoursework.

Mission Statement:Barry University is a Catholic institution of higher education founded in 1940 by theAdrian Dominican Sisters. Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, Barry University is ascholarly community committed to the highest academic standards in undergraduate,graduate and professional education.

In the Catholic intellectual tradition, integration of study, reection and action informthe intellectual life. Faithful to this tradition, a Barry education and universityexperience foster individual and communal transformation where learning leads toknowledge and truth, reection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry University provides opportunities for afrming our Catholic identity, Dominicanheritage, and collegiate traditions. Catholic beliefs and values are enriched byecumenical and interfaith dialog.

Through worship and ritual, we celebrate our religious identity while remaining aUniversity community where all are welcome.

core commitments:

Catholic intellectual and religious traditions guide us in the fulllment of our mission.The mission and values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters serve as the inspiration for ourcore commitments.

knowledge and truth: Barry promotes and supports the intellectual life, emphasizing life-long learning,

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growth and development. The University pursues scholarly andcritical analysis of fundamental questions of the humanexperience. In the pursuit of truth, the University advancesdevelopment of solutions that promote the common good and amore humane and just society, ecumenical and interfaith dialog.

Inclusive Community:Barry is a global, inclusive community characterized by inter-dependence, dignity and equality, compassion and respect forself and others. Embracing a global world view, the Universitynurtures and values cultural, social and intellectual diversity,and welcomes faculty, staff, and students of all faith traditions.

Social Justice: Barry expects all members of our community to accept socialresponsibility to foster peace and nonviolence, to strive forequality, to recognize the sacredness of Earth, and to engage inmeaningful efforts toward social change. The Universitypromotes social justice through teaching, research and service.

Collaborative Service: Barry is committed to serving local and global cothrough collaborative and mutually productive pThe University accepts responsibility to engage wcommunities to pursue systemic, self-sustaininghuman, social, economic and environmental pro

type of institution: privatedate founded: 1985term type: semester

Campus Setting: Suburban

Campus Housing: YesAnnual Class size: 67


Acceptable minimum number of semester hours: 90



All students applying to Barry University School of PodiatricMedicine are required to complete at least 90 semester hoursat a regionally accredited institution. All students are alsorequired to take the MCAT.

preparation

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Preparation extras:At the time of application, please forward directly to the college:

• Two letters of recommendation from professors or academicadvisors

• One letter of recommendation from a DPM. It is stronglyrecommended that a student complete at least 10 hours ofshadowing with a DPM.

Mailing Address: Barry University 11300 NE 2nd Avenue

Miami Shores, FL 33161 Attn: School of Podiatric Medicine

MCAT: mandatory







Recommendation Letters: Yes

1. A composite evaluation from the Pre-Professional Advisory

Committee of your undergraduate institution and a letter

from from a DPM verifying that the applicant has visited a

podiatrist.

2. If there is no committee, three letters of recommendation are

required, two from academic sources and one from a DPM.

3. Additional references or evaluations may be forwarded at the

applicant’s option.

Send Letters of recommendation by:Interfolio: NO Virtual Evals: NOPaper: Yes

Send paper letters to:Barry University

11300 NE 2nd Avenue

Miami Shores, FL 33161 Attn: School of Podiatric Medicine


mcat

application process

2011 MCAT results

2011 gpa results

ENROLEE SCORES

MCAT TOTAL 2118-28

RANGE AVERAGE

ENROLEE GPA

science GPA

overall GPA

3.122.4-3.93

2.5-3.87 3.26

RANGE AVERAGE

Average Age: 23

ethnicity: not reported

deposit



DEPOSIT AMOUNT

DEPOSIT DUE

REFUNDABLE

APPLIED TO TUITION

$1,000.00payment options available

within 30 days

of acceptance

YES

YES

NO


MALE: 61%

FEMALE: 39%

Pre-podiatry:

http://www.barry.edu/preprofessional/

Current Student Services:http://www.barry.edu/studentaffairs/

Active Student Organizations:http://student.barry.edu/so-amsa2/http://student.barry.edu/FPMSA/

Upon applying to Barry University’s School of PodiatricMedicine International applicants must also submit:

• Ofcial TOEFL score (IELTS can be substituted)

• Computer based score of 250 or better. • Internet based score of 100 or better. • IELTS must be a s core of 7 or better.

If the applicant’s undergraduate institution is not taught inEnglish, we will require an ofcial transcript evaluation(course by course with a GPA).



M.B.A.

m.p.h.

m.s.

ph.d.

other*

yesdegree no

* (Health Service Administration) formerly our DPM/MPH program.

TUITION

tuition

fees

books & supplies


FIRST YEAR

* Tuition is subject to change (there is no diffebetween instate and out of state students). Eamedical college makes every effort to providecurrent information. Tuition and fees are suwithout notice. For the most up to date inforvisit the college’s financial aid website.

Financial aid programs have enabled thousands of students toachieve their educational goals. Students seeking funding fromthese programs should fully understand the policies andprocedures governing the administration of nancial aid.Barry University encourages students to use their ownresources rst to nance their education. When personalresources and the income and assets of the student are

insufcient to meet the total cost of education, the Financial AidOfce makes every effort to supplement the student’s resourceswith available nancial aid. The Financial Aid staff providesprospective and enrolled students with information regardingavailability and eligibility for various student aid programs.

Barry University participates in the full array of fenancial aid programs. In addition to these goveprograms, we offer a number of scholarships, assand discounts. 75% of our student body receives snancial aid. At Barry, we are committed to doinghelp you nance your education.

More information on nancial aid and scholarshican be found at:http://www.barry.edu/gradadmissions/na


http://www.facebook.com/BUSPM

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Dr. William M. Scholl College ofPodiatric Medicine

illinois illinois Dr. william m. scholl college of po

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Podiatric Medicine

Dean: Nancy L. Parsley, DPM, MHPE

Ofce of Admissions &

Recruitment

LaMont VaughnDirector of Admissions & [email protected]

Kimberly YoungAssistant Director of [email protected] 847-578-3204FAX: 847-775-6523Toll Free: 800-843-6523

[email protected]

Student Financial Services

3333 Green Bay RoadNorth Chicago, Illinois 60064-3095847-578-3217

[email protected]

Student Affairs

3333 Green Bay Road, Rm. L666

North Chicago, Illinois [email protected]

The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine is renowned throughout theworld for leadership in podiatric medical education and research. Founded in 1912 asthe Illinois College of Chiropody and Orthopedics, the College was renamed in 1981 tohonor its founder, foot care pioneer and international corporate visionary, Dr. William M.Scholl. In 2001, the College merged with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine andScience, and enhanced its curriculum with an interprofessional mission only possible at

a health sciences university where students in a variety of disciplines work side- by-sidefor the benet of patients. Approximately one third of practicing podiatric physicians inthe US today are alumni of our prestigious program.

The curriculum at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine is logical in itsstructure and challenging in its rigor. In the rst year, students concentrate onbroad-based basic science courses and acquire introductory clinical skills. The secondyear offers a breadth of clinical experiences with more hands-on opportunities. The thirdand fourth years are devoted to regional and national clerkships, which range induration from four to six weeks, and prepare students for residency through directpatient care experiences.

The Scholl Foot and Ankle Center, a full-service clinic, provides outstandingclinical training for our students. The Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research(CLEAR) is located at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. With over200 peer reviewed publications and 30 funded research projects, CLEAR is amongst themost active groups of its kind in the world. First year students are eligible to participatein research fellowships with CLEAR. Due to our history, curriculum, clinical training and

research opportunities, Scholl graduates are prepared to make a signicant difference inthe lives of patients.

Mission Statement:

To educate future podiatric physicians in an interprofessional environment thatempahsizes academic excellence, patient care and research.

general information

contact information

type of institution: privatedate founded: 1912term type: quarter

Campus Setting: suburbanCampus Housing: yesAnnual Class size: 98

preparation






Preparation extras:Completion of 90 semester hours of undergraduate academic coursework at an accredited college or university prior tinto the program.

We believe students would benet from an academic background in biochemistry, microbiology or other advanced top

The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine recommends shadowing a DPM prior to application. A letter cshadowing experience is required prior to matriculation.

MCAT: mandatory



Recommendation Letters: YesThe Admissions Committee at Scholl College prefe

composite evaluation from the Pre-Professional A

Committee at the primary undergraduate institutTwo letters of evaluation from individual membe

faculty (preferably science) may be substituted fo

composite evaluation. Additionally, a third lette

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine stating the applica

shadowing experience will be required from all c

admitted, and must be submitted prior to matricu



Latest Filing Date: The nal application deadline dateis June 30th of each year for fall admission of the sameyear

mcat application process (contin

application process

2011 MCAT results

2011 gpa results


OTHER

Biological science


ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

12/18

8/12

8/12*

8/12

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* Biochemistry may be substituted for half this requirement.

ENROLEE SCORES

MCAT TOTAL 22.518-28

RANGE AVERAGE

ENROLEE GPA

science GPA

overall GPA

3.012.35-3.62

2.56-3.71 3.21

RANGE AVERAGE


Send paper letters to:Dr. William. M. Scholl College of Podiat

Attn: Ofce of Admissions & Recruitme3333 Green Bay Road

North Chicago, IL 60064




College of Podiatric Medicine andSurgery at Des Moines University

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Surgery at Des Moines University

Dean: Robert M. Yoho, MS, DPM

Enrollment Management

Gina Smith

Director of [email protected] 515-271-1538

www.dmu.edu

nancial aid

[email protected]/fa

Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery students are trained asphysicians rst and specialists second, an approach that creates the greatestcompetence, ability and career opportunities. Taught and mentored by expert faculty,DMU students benet from a curriculum that integrates the basic sciences, bodysystems and problem-based learning and facilities that offer real-world experiences.This combination fosters high placement rates among students in residency programs

at many of the top-recognized medical centers in the country. It’s the best preparationfor clinical training, board exams and patient care in a wide range of settings. CPMS students seize opportunities to enhance their knowledge and abilities throughresearch, campus organizations, volunteer activities, global health service trips andmuch more. In the process, they gain an exceptional education at an institution with anoutstanding reputation. Students in DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgerylead the nation in board exam pass rates. Preceptors seek our students for competitiveresidencies. Graduates hold leadership positions across the profession.

The college was the rst school of podiatric medicine to be afliated with an academichealth science center, an alliance that offers many educational and resource advantagesas well as opportunities to interact with other future health care providers.

Mission Statement:

The College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery is committed to being the recognized leaderin podiatric medical education by establishing a learning-centered community thatinspires the application of professionalism and values an open exchange of ideas to

create opportunities for individual and organizational success.

general information

contact information


Campus Setting: SuburbanCampus Housing: noAnnual Class size: 53


Acceptable minimum number of semester hours: 90


Academic preparedness of 2011 entering class Baccalaureate: 53 Masters: 2

Ph.D. or other doctorate: 0

preparation

MCAT: mandatory


mcat

application process

2011 MCAT results

2011 gpa results

PREREQUISITE


OTHER

RECOMMENDED

Biology


ORGANIC CHEMISTRY*

PHYSICS

BIOCHEMISTRY

ANATOMY

PHySIOLOGY

GENETICS

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGY

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ENROLEE SCORES

MCAT TOTAL 2318-28

RANGE AVERAGE

ENROLEE GPA

science GPA

overall GPA

3.272.86 – 3.78

3.05 – 3.82 3.41

RANGE AVERAGE




Latest Filing Date: The nal application d

is June 30th of each year for fall admissioyear


Recommendation Letters: YesStudents must submit one letter from a D.P.M that

their exposure to podiatric medicine; AND one let

of the following: science professor, academic ad

pre-health advisory committee.


Send paper letters to:DMU CPMS Admission

3200 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312


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Average Age: 23


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MALE: 63%

FEMALE: 37%

WHITE: 84%

ASIAN: 5%


OTHER: 8%

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:

M.B.A.

m.p.h.

m.s.

ph.d.

other

yesdegree no

Pre-podiatry:Summer Podiatry Preview program:www.dmu.edu/admission/summer-podiatry-preview

Discover DMU:www.dmu.edu/admission/discover-dmu

Current Student Services:• Educational Support Services – counseling, tutoring

• Global Health – medical missions, service trips,international rotations

• Student Health – on-site clinic• Research programs – summer and assistantships

• Annual Foot and Ankle Surgery Symposium• Peer tutoring• Teaching assistantships

Active Student Organizations:

• Over 50 active student clubs, organizations, specialinterest groups including:

• American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Club(AAPSM)

• American Association of Women Podiatrists and

Friends (AAWP & Friends)• American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics and

Medicine (ACFAOM)• Iowa Podiatric Medical Students Association (IPMSA)

• Podiatric Practice Management & Journal Club (PPMJC)• Sports Medicine Club• Student National Podiatric Medical Association

(SNPMA)


To be eligible for admission to the College of Podiatric Medicineand Surgery at Des Moines University, students must be a U.S.Citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S. Permanentresidents are required to submit an ofcial, notarized copy oftheir Green Card prior to matriculation.


Students are eligible to apply for federal nancial aid. TheOfce of Financial Aid will provide newly accepted studentswith appropriate documents to begin the process. Scholarshipsare awarded to incoming students at the time of acceptanceand range from $1,500 to $5,000. These scholarships are meritbased and all accepted students are automatically underconsideration. There are additional opportunities forscholarships for incoming and current students throughinitiatives to serve underserved communities and diversecommunities.

TUITION


fees



$28,160

$2,462

$19,628

FIRST YEAR costs

not reported





connect with dmu

www.facebook.com/desmoinesuniversity

www.twitter.com/desmoinesuniv

www.youtube.com/dmuedu

www.dmu.edu/blog

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DEPOSIT AMOUNT

DEPOSIT DUE

REFUNDABLE

APPLIED TO TUITION

$500.00

within 30 days

of acceptance

YES

YES

NO


New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Dean: Michael J Trepal DPM FACFAS

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Dean: Michael J. Trepal, DPM, FACFAS

New York College of Podiatric Medicine53 E 124th Street

New York, NY 10035800-526-6966

www.nycpm.edu ofce of admissions

[email protected]

Lisa K. LeeAssociate DeanAdmissions and Student [email protected]

ofce of nancial aid

Eve TraubeDirector of Financial [email protected]

212-410-8006 housing ofce

Christina LifsheyHousing [email protected]

Established in 1911, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) was thenation’s rst medical college devoted to educating and training doctors of podiatricmedicine. The school is located in New York City, home to many of the most prestigioushealth care institutions in the world with which NYCPM has established afliations.NYCPM provides a progressive and comprehensive program with a low student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, which gives students the opportunity to learn in an environmentof personal teaching. The rst two years of study are primarily didactic, with clinicalcorrelates interwoven throughout the curriculum to better train for the transition into

the clinical years. Technology such as computer-based-testing, virtual microscopy, anonline system for students to track clinical tasks using smart phones and digital lecturerecordings made available for review online or via podcasts is widely integrated into thecurriculum.

The Foot Center of New York (FCNY) is the primary on-site clinical afliate of NYCPM,where students receive strong clinical exposure as early as the rst year of study andextensive hands-on patient care in the third and fourth years. FCNY is organized intothe following divisions: Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Radiology, Wound Care, SportsMedicine and General Medical Services. Each student will spend in excess of 2000 hoursof education in clinical settings. Including rotations at afliated hospitals in the City,students have access to over 65,000 patients per year. As a result, NYCPM provides oneof the most comprehensive programs of clinical education in podiatric medicine.NYCPM has afliations with over 170 hospitals throughout the United States. Thesepartnerships provide greater educational and clinical training opportunities for seniorstudents in concert with allopathic medical students, expanded graduate medicaleducation programs and participation in joint research projects. NYCPM students alsohave the opportunity to rotate internationally at sites in countries including Israel,India, Australia and Ireland.

In addition to the class entering in September, NYCPM offers the option for a Januarystart. Those students entering in January will enroll in a 4 ½ year program starting witha decelerated2 ½ year pre-clinical program with prorated tuition and fees.

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine to provide to studentsseeking careers as doctors of podiatric medicine a comprehensive medical educationalprogram specializing in the medical and surgical management of the lower extremity,with the ability to diagnose systemic diseases and their lower extremity manifestations.The College will prepare students for eligibility for graduate medical education,licensure and practice. Furthermore, it is the College’s mission to promote state-of-theart patient care in afliated facilities and to pursue research to continuously advance theart and science of podiatric medicine.

general information

contact information

type of institution: private

date founded: 1911term type: semester

Campus Setting: urban

Campus Housing: yesAnnual Class size: 109



Accepts advance placement (AP) credits: Yes(english only)


Preparation extras:It is strongly recommended that candidates for admission complete their baccalaureate degree from an accredited coCollege seeks to admit students who are qualied to enter into the study of podiatric medicine by virtue of academic aand evidence of aptitude to pursue a medical profession. Strong consideration is given to prior academic performance

letters of recommendation, motivation for the podiatric profession, community and leadership activities and personaistics. Interviews are required and conducted by invitation only. Recommended courses in addition to the pre-requisianatomy, biochemistry, histology, microbiology and physiology.

MCAt: preferredDAT: accepted

MCAT and US DAT exams taken more than three (3) yearsprior to application are NOT ACCEPTABLE.



Latest Filing Date: The nal application deis June 30th of each year for fall admissioyear


mcat

application process2011 MCAT results

2011 gpa results

PREREQUISITE


OTHER

Biology


ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

ENGLISH


8/12

8/12

8/12

8/12

6/9

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MCAT TOTAL

DAT

23

20

19-30

18-22

RANGE AVERAGE

ENROLEE GPA

science GPA

overall GPA

2.75-3.99

2.75-3.95

RANGE

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Recommendation Letters: YesAll candidates must submit three letters of recommendation or

a pre-health committee evaluation.


Send paper letters to:new york college of podiatric medicineattn: Ofce of Admission

53 E 124th Street

New York, NY 10035

Mandatory on-campus interview: Yes but may bepermitted to conduct a Skype interview on a limitedcase by case basis.

deposit


DEPOSIT AMOUNT

DEPOSIT DUE

REFUNDABLE

APPLIED TO TUITION

$1,000.00

Timetable for deposit

indicated on acceptanceletter and College catalog.

YES

YES

NO



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M.B.A.

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m.s.

ph.d.

other

yesdegree no

*MPH granted by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Pre-podiatry:• Pre-Health Internship Program• Open House (Bi-Monthly)

• Exploratory Visit• NYCPM Student/Alumni Network

Current Student Services:• Video Capture System (Digital recordings of all

lectures available online and via podcasts)• Virtual Microscopy• Computer-Based-Testing• Academic/Time Management Counseling• Peer Tutoring

• Pre-Clinical/Clinical Research Opportunities

Active Student Organizations:• NYCPM Student Association/Student Council

• American Podiatric Medical Student Association

• Student National Podiatric Medical Association• American Association for Women in Podiatry• Asian American Podiatric Student Association• Podiatric Medical Review

• International Podiatry Club – Serving Mexico onMedical Missions

• Student Literary and Arts Magazine


Academic pre-professional requirements for internationalstudents are equivalent to those American students.Equivalency is determined via evaluation by World EducationServices or other acceptable agency, and certied translation ofcredentials not originally in English.

All non-resident applicants must be eligible for F-1 visas orprovide proof of legal residency in the United States.

The Ofce of Financial Aid is committed to helping students

nance their medical education by providing information andcounseling on loans, work-study, and scholarships. Over 90

percent of our students receive some type of nancialassistance. In addition, NYCPM awards over$650,000 inscholarships to our students each year. For incoming students,merit based scholarships are awarded based on Science GPA,Cumulative GPA, and MCAT or DAT scores. First year scholar-ships are redeemable the following three years as long as thestudent maintains a 3.2 GPA. Up-to-date nancial aidinformation is available on our website and college catalog.


TUITION


feesbooks/supplies/instruments


$26,100

$1,630$1,200*

$2,000**

FIRST YEAR costs

* ESTIMATED AMOUNT** ESTIMATED PER MONTH INCLUDING ROOM AND BOARD





https://www.facebook.com/pages/NewCollege-of-Podiatric-Medicine/1148

http://twitter.com/#!/nycpm1

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Ohio College of Podiatric MedicinePresident: Thomas V. Melillo, DPM

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Vice President & Dean of Academic Affairs : Vincent J. Hetherington, DPM

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine6000 Rockside Woods BoulevardIndependence, Ohio 44131

www.ocpm.edu

ofce of enrollment

management

Carla A. RonnebaumDirector of Enrollment [email protected] [email protected]

www.ocpm.edu

The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, founded in 1916, has graduated over 6,000podiatrists who have made outstanding contributions to the eld and study of podiatricmedicine. OCPM has grown throughout the years to become one of the mosthighly-reputable, internationally respected medical institutions in the world. From thecollege’s cutting-edge and advanced technology, to innovative laboratories and class-rooms, the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine offers students a superior and moderneducational environment. Through the vision of the college’s founding members of1916, OCPM today offers its students a teaching environment comprised of faculty andstaff who are among the most distinguished, authored, and leading podiatrists andmedical professionals in the entire country. Students who graduate from OCPM ndthemselves at the forefront of the podiatry profession.

This is a truly exciting time in the history of OCPM. In the very near future, our goal willbe a partnership with Kent State University, Northeast Ohio’s leading public researchuniversity. We will soon be able to maximize our unique strengths, pursue anunprecedented range of new opportunities and reap the benets of increased visibilityas a single, academic entity: the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.

In fact, the transition will be guided by the following opportunities for students:

• The development of dual-degree programs, such as Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Public Health, and Ph.D. programs in various sciences.

• Access to all men’s and women’s sports teams that exist at Kent State. Studentswill be able to work with our faculty, Kent State trainers and team physicians, and beexposed to a variety of varsity and intramural sports.

• Academically, college faculty and students will have the opportunity to engage in research programs with public health, biomedical sciences, and of course sports medicine.

Mission Statement:

The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine’s mission is to educate students to be highlycompetent doctors of podiatric medicine who will excel in residency training.

general information

contact information


Campus Setting: SuburbanCampus Housing: noAnnual Class size: 125




preparation


Preparation extras:Students interested in applying to OCPM should possesscritical thinking and problem solving skills from acomprehensive undergraduate or graduate experience.In addition to the pre-requisites, we encourage advancedcoursework such as: Biochemistry, Physiology, Epidemiology,Genetics, Zoology, Human Anatomy, etc.

Successful students also report other non-traditional coursescan serve to enhance support of the podiatric medicalexperience: Molecular Biology, Immunology, BiomedicalStatistics, Global Health, Health Policy, Medical Terminology,Psychology, Economics, and Gerontology and Aging.

In addition, we encourage applicants to shadow at least onepodiatrist prior to applying so that they gain a more thoroughinsight into the podiatric profession.

PREREQUISITE


OTHER

RECOMMENDED

Biology


ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

PHYSICS

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIOLOGY

8/12

8/12

8/12

8/12

6/9ENGLISH


MCAT: mandatory




Latest Filing Date: The nal application dis June 30th of each year for fall admissioyear



2011 MCAT results

2011 gpa results

ENROLEE SCORES

MCAT TOTAL 15-33

RANGE

ENROLEE GPA

science GPA

overall GPA

2.50-4.00

2.55-3.91

RANGE

application process (continued)

RecommendationLetters: Yes

ohio ohio college of podiatric medicine

entering class demographics (continued)

• Jewish Podiatric Medical Student Association (JPMSA)

special programs and services (continued)

A limited number of loans and scholarship resou

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deposit



DEPOSIT AMOUNT

DEPOSIT DUE

REFUNDABLE

APPLIED TO TUITION

$1,000.00

NOYES

YES

NO


as indicated in theadmissions offer

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WHITE: 63%

Spanish/Hispanic/Latino/Latina: 1.9%

ASIAN: 8.3%

black or african american: 9.3%

american indian or alaska native: .9%

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:

unknown: 5.6%

other: 11%

Recommendation Letters: YesOCPM requires one letter of recommendation from a faculty

member or advisor and one letter of recommendation from a

podiatrist or other medical professional


Send paper letters to:Ofce of Enrollment Management

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine 6000 Rockside Woods Boulevard

Independence, Ohio 44131


Average Age: 25

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: combined degrees offered

M.B.A.

m.p.h.

m.s.

ph.d.

other*

yesdegree no

* Once OCPM and Kent State University have finalized theaffiliation agreement, the College of Podiatric Medicinewill plan to offer the following dual degree options:

DPM/MBA, DPM/MPH, DPM/MS and DPM/PhD

Pre-podiatry:The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine hosts a

Pre-Professional Internship Program. This internshipis designed to provide insight into the many facets ofpodiatric medicine and the education involved withobtaining the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree.

Current Student Services:• Academic Counseling• Personal Counseling & Referrals• Peer Tutoring & Study Aides

• Study Skills Tutorials• Mentoring• Learning Disability Support• Health and Wellness Information• Research Opportunities

• Clerkship and Residency Placement Support

Active Student Organizations:• Ohio Podiatric Medical Students Association (OPMSA)• American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

(AAPSM)• American Association of Women in Podiatry (AAWP)• American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)


• Jewish Podiatric Medical Student Association (JPMSA)• Podiatric Association for Diabetes (PAD)

• Student National Podiatric Medical Association(SNPMA)

• Students of Podiatry Avidly Rocking Cleveland’sYouth (SPARCY)

• American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics

Medicine (ACFAOM)• American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management(AAPPM)

• American Society of Podiatric Dermatology (ASPD)

• American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS)

Sports Clubs:• Softball Club• Soccer Club

• Men’s Basketball• Women’s Basketball

Fraternities:• Alpha Gamma Kappa (AGK) Fraternity

• Kappa Tau Epsilon (KTE) Fraternity

International students attending an institution outside theUnited States are required to have their academic transcriptssubmitted and evaluated through World Education Servicesto meet base requirements. OCPM also requires Internationalapplicants to show prociency in the English language. IfEnglish is not the applicant’s primary language, and they havenot attended an accredited US undergraduate institution, theyare required to take the TOEFL (Test Of English as a ForeignLanguage) with acceptable scores.

• World Education Services

Bowling Green Station P.O. Box 5087 New York, NY 10274-5087 212-966-6311 www.wes.org

• TOEFL Services Educational Testing Service P.O. Box 6151 Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA

1-877-863-3546 http://www.ets.org/toe

International students who have successfully completed anundergraduate degree program in an accredited US college oruniversity may have the aforementioned requirements waivedupon individual review by the Dean of Student Affairs.

A limited number of loans and scholarship resouinternational students are available. Most lendeguarantors will require the signature of an eligibco-borrower. International students are requireproof of economic stability throughout their studat OCPM. Upon satisfactorily meeting all admissdata will be electronically submitted for review toDepartment of Homeland Security for F-1 travel crelevant SEVIS authorizations.


The Ofce of Financial Aid understands your connancing a podiatric medical education. Our Finaworks closely with prospective students to ensurthe best packaging of available funds, including sstudent loans, and work study programs.

OCPM will continue its support to the student pothrough $600,000 in internal institutional scholaOur external resources will add $200,000 or morein awards in excess of $800,000 which will be mato our student population annually in recognitioacademic excellence.

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Temple University School ofPodiatric Medicine

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Baccalaureate degree preferred:Yes

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Dean: John A. Mattiacci, DPM

148 N. 8th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107http://podiatry.temple.edu ofce of Admissions

148 N. 8th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107215-625-5451Fax: 215-629-4907

[email protected]

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Lisa Brooks215-625-5447

[email protected]

TUSPM is an integral component of Temple University’s internationally renownedcomprehensive academic health sciences center, joining the schools of medicine,dentistry, pharmacy, and the college of health professions. As a result of this alliance,the school of podiatric medicine is able to provide enhanced clinical, educational andacademic research opportunities for its students.

Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic, cultural, and medical communities, the

TUSPM campus is composed of the six-story Academic Building, the Foot and AnkleInstitute and the seven-story student apartment complex. All Temple University (TU)facilities, services and activities are available to students, including numerous libraries,computer resource centers, and sports and cultural events.

TUSPM students participate in clinical rotations at Temple University Hospitals, whichprovide a unique opportunity to train with stu dents from Temple’s other professionalschools, and health care professionals in the Temple University Health System,including the University’s Children’s Medical Center. Furthermore, TUSPM is afliatedwith over 150 hospitals across the country where our students participate in clinicalclerkships.

Additionally, our students gain invaluable experiences as third year studentsparticipating in Standardize Patient evaluations as well as training in the TU HealthSciences Center Institute for Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety with state of the artautomated patients.

Our students collaborate with the Temple University Medical School and the TU Collegeof Health Professions students in providing services in international destinations aswell as in the development and implementation of health education and health careprograms to residents of Philadelphia.

The Foot and Ankle Institute experiences, on average for the past 4 years, over 50,000

patient visits per year and has special areas for the care of pediatric, diabetic, vasculardisease and sports medicine patients. A new addition to the Institute is the 2,500

square foot full body Physical Therapy Center. The Academic Building provides modernclassrooms with state of the art multimedia technology, and teaching laboratories, twooutpatient surgery suites, a clinical skills lab, the Bio-materials Research Laboratoryand the Gait Study Center, the only diagnostic and research laboratory of its kind atany school of podiatric medicine. The Krausz Library provides the most comprehensiveinformation on podiatric medicine and surgery.

Mission Statement:

To educate highly qualied, ethical and professional podiatric medical students, who,upon completion of the curriculum, are prepared for licensure and entry into post-graduate medical education; and to advance our profession through research, qualitypatient care and community service.

general information

contact information

type of institution: publicdate founded: 1914 (Temple College of Chiropody)

term type: semester

Campus Setting: urbanCampus Housing: yes

Annual Class size: 100

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Preparation extras: not reported

MCAT: preferreddat: accepted

MCAT and US DAT exams taken more than three (3) years

prior to application are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

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2011 MCAT results

2011 gpa results

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Genetics

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Latest Filing Date: The nal application deadline dateis June 30th of each year for fall admission of the same

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Recommendation Letters: YesTwo letters of evaluation from science faculty, or one

pre-professional committee letter, and two letters of

recommendation from health professionals, including onefrom a podiatric physician (DPM).


Send paper letters to:Ofce of Admissions

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 148 N. 8th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107


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• free Summer and Winter Internship Programs• Fall and Spring Open Houses• Individual Campus Visits

Current Student Services:• Summer Academic Reinforcement Program• Student, Faculty, and Alumni Mentoring

• Research Opportunities• Graduate Housing• Peer Tutoring• Electronic Journals• Electronic Access to Lectures

• Computer Labs

Active Student Organizations:• Pi Delta National Podiatry Honor Society• Stirling Harford DiPrimio Honorary Anatomical

Society• TUSPM Class Council• Christian Podiatry Students Club• Community Service Club

• Dermatology Club• Diabetes Club• Forensic Podiatry Club• Journal Club• Martial Arts Club

• Medical Spanish Club• Orthopedics Club• Pediatric Club• Practice Management Association

• Radiology Club• Running Club• Sports Medicine Club• Student National Podiatric Medical Association• Surgery Club

• Wound Care Club

International students, who have attended a foreign university,including Canadian students, are required to have theiracademic transcripts evaluated by:

• World Education Services Bowling Green Station P.O. Box 5087 New York, NY 10274-5087

212-966-6311 www.wes.org

• Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.7101 SW 102 Avenue

Miami, FL 33173 305-273-1616 www.jsilny.com

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• 89% of TUSPM’s students receive nanc

• Three basic types of nancial aid: - Loans, such as federal Direct Stud

& Direct Graduate Plus Loans - Health Professions Student Loans

- federal Perkins Loans and Medfun

• Scholarships based on academic perfor nancial need and/or community serv • More than 60 scholarships available an

current students

• Approximately $550,000 awarded in mer scholars hip, with limited renewal, fo students based on undergraduate acad

achievement • Federal Work Study is part-time employ

students with nancial need.

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