Specific admission requirements vary per podiatry school. You should consult with
schools of interest to determine their specific admission requirements.
Suggested academic preparation:
- Bachelor's degree- A bachelor's degree plus prerequisite courses in the sciences are
the required for most podiatry schools.
- Competitive academic record- Heavy course loads (17-18 credit hours by junior year),
multiple science courses with labs in the same semester, and high grades in all courses,
especially the sciences, are recommended.
- Major in anything
We recommend you meet with an advisor once a semester to ensure you are progressing
with the correct academic coursework.
MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) Information
The MCAT is computer-based and offered on set dates throughout the year. You should
obtain the Official Guide to the MCAT as soon as possible and use it as a guide while
preparing for the MCAT exam.
Other Information
Some schools will accept the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or the DAT (Dental Admission
Test). Check with the school you are applying to for more information
Centralized Application Service- AACPMAS
Most schools go through a centralized application called the American Association
of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS). Applications open
in August, with deadlines ranging from April through June
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and perform surgery
on patients with an illness or injury on the feet and/or lower limbs. Podiatrists
treat a variety of foot and ankle aliments as well as foot and leg problems. Many
podiatrists spend the majority of their time performing surgeries, such as foot reconstruction.
But they can specialize in other areas, too, including sports medicine, pediatrics,
and diabetic foot care. There are currently 9 podiatry schools in the United States
that generally consists of four years of academic coursework and clinical experiences
leading to the DPM degree. Podiatry school graduates then begin residency, which can
take 3-8 additional years to complete. Residency training is completed at a training
hospital and is considered paid employment.
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