Podiatric Medicine

DESCRIPTION	A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine is the health professional who deals with the examination, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders affecting the foot and lower leg. DPMs share with other physicians the legal authority to make independent professional judgments and to administer medical and surgical treatment. New York College of Podiatric Medicine Pre-Matriculation Course Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Pre-Professional Internship Program Podiatric Medicine: A Career That Fits Your Future (YouTube video) Podiatric Physician and Student Mentors Podiatry Career Overview Podiatry Channel Podiatry Links at ePodiatry.com Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Internship Program Western U. of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine Information Session, September 5, 2008 (Additional podiatry links are located on the "Health Professions Links" page.) Michael Troiano is a 2000 graduate of Clark University and a 2004 graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He presented an informative and insightful talk at Clark on podiatric medicine. View a shortened version of his presentation (~25MB).
DEGREE	D.P.M.
PROGRAM LENGTH	4-6 years
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS' ORGANIZATION	AACPM (American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine) Podiatry Schools
APPLICATION SERVICE	AACPMAS (American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service)
ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS	One year each: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Math (through calculus), Physics, English. Prerequisites
ADMISSION EXAM	MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCES	Similar to medicine. Knowledge and commitment to podiatric medicine gained through experience or shadowing a practicing podiatrist.
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS	Health Professions Committee letter and a letter of recommendation from a practicing podiatrist.