Pre-Podiatry

Podiatrists provide medical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower limb problems. They diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and perform surgery involving the lower extremities. Podiatrists must earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, which typically takes 4 years beyond the undergraduate degree, and then complete a 3 year surgical residency. (Health Professions Admissions Guide, NAAHP, 2017)

Resources for pre-Podiatry students:

• The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM)
• Find a Mentor