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Pre-Podiatry Announcements
Pre-Podiatry Announcements
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Meet representatives from all nine of the U.S. Podiatric Medical Schools in a virtual setting. Register here
What is a Podiatrist?
What is a Podiatrist?
A podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), known also as a podiatric physician, qualified by their education and training to diagnose illnesses (such as diabetes and peripheral vascular disease), treat injuries, and perform surgery involving the lower extremities (feet, ankles, lower legs). DPMs can subspecialize in sports medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, geriatrics or diabetic foot and wound care.
DPMs complete 4-years of medical school education at a US College of Podiatric Medicine.
After graduating from a College of Podiatric Medicine, DPMs enter a 3-year, comprehensive medical and surgical residency (PMSR).
In practice, DPMs have the potential to earn $144,000 per year and treat patients in a 30-60 hour work week.
FAQ: What's the Difference Between a Podiatrist & Physician?
FAQ: What's the Difference Between a Podiatrist & Physician?
"When I first applied to medical school, a DPM program was not on my list. I was disheartened when I did not get into any MD or DO programs, and I thought the best way to improve as a candidate would be to gain more medical experience. It was only after I started working as a medical assistant for a podiatrist that I fell in love with the profession, and the next time I applied for medical school I chose to only apply to DPM programs..."
Applying to Podiatric Medical Schools
Applying to Podiatric Medical Schools
Requirements to be accepted include: average MCAT score of 494 , cumulative GPA 3.3, science GPA 3.2 (from Step into Podiatry)
Late July/Early August
AACPMAS application cycle opens
Applicants can apply to all 11 podiatry schools using the AACPMAS application (no supplemental applications or fees)
Through February 28, candidates have 30 days to respond to offers of admission
Between March 1 - May 31, candidates have 14 days to respond to offers of admission
After June 1, candidates may be asked for an immediate deposit
April
Podiatric Medicine Virtual Fair: Meet admissions representatives, current students, current residents and faculty.
End of June
AACPMAS application cycle closes
Learn more about podiatry:
Search the database to locate a podiatric physician to shadow in the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Mentors Network.
Learn about the eleven schools and colleges of podiatric medicine in the U.S.
Opportunities
Opportunities
Internships @ Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM)
These internships are for students looking to serve diverse patient populations involving patient interaction and interested in sports medicine, surgery, orthopedics and wound care.
Interns attend workshops and seminars on podiatric medicine, as well as shadow and work with podiatric physicians in hospital, private practice and outpatient clinic settings. By collaborating with a TUSPM student-doctor throughout the internship, each student will also develop a podiatric presentation. Workshops and seminars will focus on these topics:
introduction to podiatric medicine
biomechanics and pathomechanics of the foot and ankle
foot screening and evaluation
specialties in podiatric medicine (including diabetes, sports injuries, surgery, pediatrics and wound care).
Winter Internship Dates: January 6-9, 2026 (apply by 11/21/2025)
Summer Internship Dates: June 5-12, 2026 (apply by 4/17/2026)
Click the link above to learn about the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)--what courses you should take first, when you can schedule the exam, free & discounted preparation materials, etc. You'll also learn about other assessments podiatry schools may ask you to take when applying.
Webinar Series
Webinar Series
Learn more about podiatry from:
Q&A about Applying to Podiatry School
Admissions representatives answer:
What are the application requirements?
How can you prepare in undergrad?
What are the average GPA and MCAT scores of a successful applicant?
How is podiatric medical college different from medical school?
What’s the application process like?
Podiatric Medical School Admissions 2.0
Admissions representatives answer these FAQs:
What makes a competitive podiatric medical school applicant?
How has the application process been modified due to COVID-19?
What if you haven’t taken the MCAT yet?
Do you have to shadow a podiatrist before applying to podiatric medical school?
Q&A with Podiatric Medical Student Sriya Babu
Join podiatrist Dr. Dyane Tower as she interviews 4th year podiatric medical student, Sriya Babu about her experience in podiatric medical school, preparing for residency, why she chose to pursue podiatry, and what she looks forward to most about her career path!
Q&A with Podiatric Medical Students
This guest panel consists of 3rd and 4th year podiatric medical students who share their experiences in podiatric medical school, preparing for residency and externships, why they chose to pursue podiatry, and what they look forward to most in their careers as podiatrists!
Q&A with Third Year Podiatric Resident
Dr. Jeffery Zimmerman, DPM shares what a "typical" day is like in residency and what he's most looking forward to in starting his career. "Virtually shadow" as he shares clinical and radiographic images from previous surgical cases!
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