Pre-Podiatry Resources
Updated: 7/26/2023
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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 (Source: AACPM)
Late July/Early August
AACPMAS application cycle opens
Applicants can apply to all 11 podiatry schools using the AACPMAS application
The fee for the initial application and first designated college is $200. An additional $65 is added for each additional designation at the time of submission.
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
End of June
AACPMAS application cycle closes
Learn more about podiatry:
AACPM Career Center, including the College Information Book
ExploreHealthCareers.org | Occupation Outlook Handbook | OnetOnline.org
Search the database to locate a podiatric physician to shadow in your area
Learn about the eleven schools and colleges of podiatric medicine in the U.S., including the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine right here in Philadelphia!
Internship Opportunities
Internship 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 Program: January 2-5, 2024 (application deadline: November 22, 2023)
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