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Podiatrists Do It All
SurgeryPrimary CarePediatrics
Wound Care
DermatologySports
Medicine
Research
Radiology Trauma
Outline
• What is Podiatric Medicine?• What is a D.P.M.?• What is a typical day for a D.P.M.?• What’s the demand for foot & ankle
care?• How can you become a D.P.M.?
What is Podiatric Medicine?
• Medical and surgical care and treatment of the foot and ankle
• Sub-specialties include sports medicine, surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics, public health and general wellness
• An important part of the medical team
What is a D.P.M.?
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine• More than just a “foot” doctor• Total health practitioner
– Conducts examinations– Prescribes medications, orthotics/braces– Performs surgery
Where will you find D.P.M.s?
• Private or group practices• HMOs, PPOs• Hospitals• Government such as
Public Health, VA, IHS etc.• Medical schools• Military
What is it like to be a D.P.M.?
A typical day
Who do DPMS Treat ?
Common Problems DPMs Treat
What is it like to be a D.P.M.?
• The education of a medical specialist• The variety of a general practitioner• The freedom of an entrepreneur• The rewards
– Relieving patients’ pain– Keeping people active– Outstanding earning potential
Why become a D.P.M.?
• Strong demand for podiatric physicians– Recent Workforce Study indicates a
need to increase the number of podiatrists
• Flexible work hours• Financial opportunities• Options in practice
Where can you study Podiatric Medicine?
• Miami Shores, Florida• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania• New York City• Independence, Ohio• North Chicago, Illinois• Des Moines, Iowa• Oakland, California• Glendale, Arizona• Pomona, California
What are the admission requirements?
• Complete at least three years (90 hours)of undergraduate study with emphasis on sciences or pre-med curriculum
• MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test)
• Other exams may be accepted
What do D.P.M. students study?
• Year 1 & 2– Classroom instruction – Anatomy, Biochemistry, etc.
• Year 3 & 4– Clinical Skills, Patient Care– Physical Diagnosis, Surgery, Neurology,
Dermatology, Biomechanics, etc. • All with a focus on the
lower extremity
Is there a residency training
requirement?
• Upon graduation, podiatric physicians are required by nearly all states to complete at least two years of postgraduate residency training
• Residency programs range from two to four years in length
What is the licensing and certification process for D.P.M.s?
• National Boards are taken while inpodiatric medical school
• Most states also require a written and/or oral exam prior to licensure
• Board certification is available in orthopedics & primary medicine and in surgery
How can you apply to a college of podiatric medicine?
• Visit www. APMA.org, or www.AACPM.org, or any of the nine college websites
• Complete the online application• Take advantage of mentoring
opportunities through the DPM Mentor Network
What is the application process?
• Submit an application through the on-lineAmerican Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS)
• Letters of recommendation,
transcripts and a personal
interview are required
• Financial aid is available
at all schoolswww.aacpm.org
Information Resources
• www.apma.org/careers
• Shadowing opportunities