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.

Degree

DPM

Program Length

4 Years

Professional Schools’ Organization

AACPM (American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine)

http://www.aacpm.org

Application Service

AACPMAS (American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service)

http://www.e-aacpmas.org/

Academic Admission Requirements

One year each: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Math (through calculus), Physics, English.

Admission Exam

MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)

http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat

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.