Pre-Podiatry

Study + Excel. A competitive GPA is essential when considering a career in the health field. We recommend maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. Talk with your academic advisor, professors, and the Academic Success Center for help with study skills through various workshops and tutoring.

Résumé + Interviews. Create and/or improve your résumé. You can also gain confidence and develop your interview skills with a mock interview.

Job Shadow. We recommend that you gain experience by shadowing with physicians in a variety of settings, including general practice and specialties. Document your experiences in a physical or digital format, and obtain at least one letter of reference from a physician you have shadowed.

Volunteer + Lead. We recommend that you participate in volunteer activities that benefit others. Contact the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement for more information about volunteering with local weekly trips, Alternative Break Trips, and more. We also recommend that you participate in leadership seminars, workshops, retreats and LEAD courses. Get involved and join a student club or organization, such as Phi Delta Epsilon (co-ed academic medical fraternity).

Connect + Explore. Get to know your professors and local health care professionals. These individuals are valuable resources for research experience, volunteering, shadowing and letters of recommendation. Consider Study Abroad programs through the Office of International Programs and Services. Attend information sessions, workshops, field trips, and other events for pre-podiatry students offered by the Office of Career and Professional Development.

Research. Talk with your professors and peers who are involved with undergraduate research and consider opportunities within the College of Science and Mathematics.

Prepare for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). This test requires substantial amounts of preparation and study time, so it is never too early to begin. Typically, students prepare to take the MCAT in the spring of their junior year, so necessary coursework must be completed by this time.

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess your problem solving, critical thinking and knowledge of natural, behavioral and social science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine.

Cost: $330.00
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Length of Test: 7 hours, 30 minutes

Score Range: 472 to 528

Test/Retest Policy:

• You can only register for ONE seat at a time,
• Single Testing Year: The MCAT can be taken up to three times,
• Two Consecutive-Year Period: The MCAT can be taken up to four times,
• Lifetime: The MCAT can be taken up to seven times in a lifetime.
• Voids and no-shows count toward your lifetime limit.

The accreditation authority of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education extends to first professional degree programs offered at academic health centers, colleges, and universities. The colleges of podiatric medicine accredited by the Council are classified as postsecondary nonprofit institutions offering educational programs leading to the first professional degree. At present, the Council accredits nine colleges of podiatric medicine. Eight of the nine institutions are regionally accredited and the ninth (New York College of Podiatric Medicine) is recognized by the State Education Department of the University of the State of New York.

Each of the accredited colleges offers the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). All accredited colleges of podiatric medicine are properly chartered and licensed to operate within the jurisdiction in which they are located, and all have appropriate authorization from state agencies to offer the degrees conferred. The degrees granted by accredited colleges of podiatric medicine are accepted by state licensing authorities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

• Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine
• Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
• Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
• Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
• Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
• New York College of Podiatric Medicine
• Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine
• Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
• Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine

The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS) enables applicants to submit one application and one set of transcripts to all eleven of the schools and colleges of podiatric medicine.