Podiatry

Podiatric medicine is a branch of the medical sciences devoted to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders resulting from injury or disease.

A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery, administer medications and prescribe physical therapy regimens. Podiatric physicians are educated in state-of-the-art techniques involving surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Areas of Specialization

• Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Primary Care
• Sports Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Dermatology
• Radiology
• Geriatrics
• Diabetic Foot Care

Degree Type: D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)

Online Application: AACPMAS

Test Required: (Check the Institutions Requirements) GRE; MCAT