Podiatry
The Career Center's Guide to Podiatry
Looking for pre-requisite courses? Tips for getting hands-on clinical experience? Podiatry school application prep and timeline suggestions? Look no further! Our Podiatry Preparation Guide has all this and more.
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Pathway to Podiatry
Education
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Podiatrists must have a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited college of podiatric medicine.
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Admission to podiatric medicine programs requires at least 3 years of undergraduate education.
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Applicants to DPM schools usually submit scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and letters of recommendation.
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Podiatric medical students gain supervised experience by completing clinical rotations while in school.
Training
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After earning a DPM, podiatrists must apply to a podiatric medicine and surgery residency (PMSR) program.
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Podiatrists may complete additional training in specific fellowship areas, such as podiatric wound care, diabetic foot care, or limb preservation.
Additional Resources
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Recommended Services for Pre-Podiatry Students
- Health Professions Advising
- Health Professions Drop-ins
- Personal Statement Review
- Mock Interviews