Podiatric medical school
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Podiatric Medical School is the term used to designate the institutions which educate students and train them to be podiatric
physicians. Only schools which are accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) may earn the status of being a "Podiatric Medical School". The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is commonly abbreviated D.P.M. degree. The D.P.M. degree is in fact a pre-requisite for an individual to be accepted into a CPME accredited surgical residency.
consists of four (4) years of graduate education with the first two focusing primarily upon the sciences and the last two focusing upon didactic, clinical, and hospital externship experience. After successful completion of these four (4) years of professional education, students are granted a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree.
program before practicing podiatric medicine. Each individual residency program must be approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association
. The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
provides a complete list of approved Podiatric Residency Programs.
is in charge of governing many aspects of Podiatric Medical Education including a mentor network, a centralized application service for prospective students, the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR), and the Centralized Residency Interview Program (CRIP). In addition, students are represented by the American Podiatric Medical Student's Association. Each school is also accredited by their respective state and/or regional accrediting association.
All nine podiatric medical schools in the United States are affiliated with colleges or universities, while the remaining two continue to exist as independent academic institutions.
The nine podiatric medical schools (all are accredited by the rigorous standards established by the CPME) in the U.S. are:
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta
is currently developing a business plan to establish the second podiatric medical school in Canada
by 2012.
Podiatry
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. The term podiatry came into use first in the early 20th century United States, where it now denotes a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine , a specialist who is qualified by their...
physicians. Only schools which are accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) may earn the status of being a "Podiatric Medical School". The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is commonly abbreviated D.P.M. degree. The D.P.M. degree is in fact a pre-requisite for an individual to be accepted into a CPME accredited surgical residency.
United States
Podiatric medical education in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
consists of four (4) years of graduate education with the first two focusing primarily upon the sciences and the last two focusing upon didactic, clinical, and hospital externship experience. After successful completion of these four (4) years of professional education, students are granted a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree.
Residency
In order to enhance the progression from student doctor to competent podiatric physician and podiatric surgeon status, graduates are required to complete a two or three year residencyResidency (medicine)
Residency is a stage of graduate medical training. A resident physician or resident is a person who has received a medical degree , Podiatric degree , Dental Degree and who practices...
program before practicing podiatric medicine. Each individual residency program must be approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association
American Podiatric Medical Association
The American Podiatric Medical Association is a professional medical organization representing Doctors of Podiatric Medicine within the United States. The organization was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Approximately 80% of podiatrists in the US are members of the APMA...
. The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine is the collective union for the nine colleges of podiatric medicine in the United States and the more than 200 hospitals and institutions that offer postdoctoral training in podiatric medicine...
provides a complete list of approved Podiatric Residency Programs.
Accreditation and Governing Bodies
All podiatric medical schools in the United States are accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric MedicineAmerican Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine is the collective union for the nine colleges of podiatric medicine in the United States and the more than 200 hospitals and institutions that offer postdoctoral training in podiatric medicine...
is in charge of governing many aspects of Podiatric Medical Education including a mentor network, a centralized application service for prospective students, the Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies (CASPR), and the Centralized Residency Interview Program (CRIP). In addition, students are represented by the American Podiatric Medical Student's Association. Each school is also accredited by their respective state and/or regional accrediting association.
Schools
There are nine acredited podiatric medical schools in the United States.All nine podiatric medical schools in the United States are affiliated with colleges or universities, while the remaining two continue to exist as independent academic institutions.
The nine podiatric medical schools (all are accredited by the rigorous standards established by the CPME) in the U.S. are:
- Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program at Midwestern UniversityMidwestern UniversityMidwestern University is a graduate degree-granting institution specializing in the health sciences with eight colleges and two campuses....
AZPOD Website - Barry University School of Podiatric MedicineBarry University School of Podiatric MedicineThe Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine is one of the nine podiatric medical schools in the United States. It is located at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida...
BUSPM Website - California School of Podiatric MedicineCalifornia School of Podiatric MedicineCalifornia School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University is a podiatric medical school based in Oakland, California. It is one of nine podiatric medical schools in the United States. The school was originally founded in 1914 as the California School of Chiropody and was located in San...
at Samuel Merritt University CSPM Website - Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery DMU Website
- New York College of Podiatric MedicineNew York College of Podiatric MedicineThe New York College of Podiatric Medicine is a private specialized college located at 53 East 124th Street, Harlem, in New York City. Founded in 1911, NYCPM was the first Podiatric Medical school established in the United States. NYCPM was founded by Dr. Maurice J. Lewi, a physician who decided a...
NYCPM Website - Ohio College of Podiatric MedicineOhio College of Podiatric MedicineThe Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, known colloquially as OCPM, is a four-year, private medical college in the greater Cleveland, Ohio metro area, in the Southern Suburb of Independence, Ohio. It has graduated 5,000 podiatric physicians and surgeons since its inception as The Ohio College of...
OCPM Website - Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric MedicineDr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric MedicineDr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine is the college of podiatric medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Founded in 1912 by Dr. William M. Scholl along with five medical doctors, a pharmacist, a chiropodist, a chemist and a shoe fitter SCPM was originally...
at Rosalind Franklin University SCPM Website - Temple University School of Podiatric MedicineTemple University School of Podiatric MedicineThe Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine is a podiatric medical school part of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school is located at 8th and Race Streets in downtown Philadelphia. The school was founded in 1963 as the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine...
TUSPM Website - College of Podiatric MedicineCollege of Podiatric MedicineThe College of Podiatric Medicine at Western University is a podiatric medical school based in Pomona, California. It is one of nine podiatric medical schools in the United States. The school was founded in 2009 with a inaugural class of 38 students....
at Western University of Health SciencesWestern University of Health SciencesWestern University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private, graduate school for the health professions. The university campus includes 11 major buildings on in downtown Pomona, California....
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The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
is currently developing a business plan to establish the second podiatric medical school in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
by 2012.