PODIATRIC MEDICINEN E W Y O R K C O L L E G E O F P O D I A T R I C M E D I C I N E

O V E R V I E W F O R L A FA Y E T T E C O L L E G E

WHAT IS PODIATRIC MEDICINE?

Podiatric medicine is the highly specialized branch of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

of diseases and disorders affecting the foot, ankle, and

lower extremities.

LOWER EXTREMITY AND FOOT FACTS

¼ of all the bones in your body are in your feet

Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and

tendons

Feet are complex anatomical structures, all-in-one stabilizers, shock absorbers, and propulsion engines that are instrumental to overall health and well-being.

MORE FACTS

75% of Americans will experience serious foot problems

Women have four times as many foot problems as men

The lower extremities may be the first area to show signs of

serious conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Doctors of Podiatric Medicine are the only doctors to

receive specialized medical and surgical training and board

certification in the care of the lower extremity. They

conduct physical examinations, prescribe medications, and

treat patients in a myriad of sub-specialties.

WHAT IS A DPM?

SUB SPECIALTIES IN PODIATRYSports MedicineDermatologyOrthopedicsPodo-PediatricsGeriatrics Diabetic Wound CareLimb Salvage TraumatologyRearfoot/Forefoot SurgeryAnkle SurgeryReconstructive Surgery

SURGICAL PROCEDURES PERFORMED FOR…

Flat foot

Bunions

Hammer Toes

Neuromas

Fractures/Trauma

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Private, group, multi-specialty, or orthopedic practicesHospitalsSports IndustryMedical SchoolsResearch facilities

Consultant firmsGovernmentPublic HealthVeteran’s Administration

THE PODIATRIC ADVANTAGE

Limited on-call hours

Allows for a family-friendly lifestyle

Fewer life-threatening cases=lower mortality rate

Provide immediate relief of pain

Help people improve their quality of life

JOB OUTLOOKEmployment of podiatrists is expected to increase 20 percent

from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

There are more and more foot problems as a result of growing

obesity, diabetes, aging and active lifestyles (Center for Health Workforce Studies)

Ranked 12th highest paid occupation (U.S. Department of Labor)

Median salary ranges $150,000-195,000

ABOUT NYCPM

First podiatric medical school

• Graduated more than 25% of all DPMs

• Foot Center of New York (FCNY) on-site

• Located in Manhattan

• 4-year Medical School

RESIDENCIES AND FELLOWSHIPS

Required 3-year surgical residencyResidencies across the U.S.Post-Residency Fellowships

JANUARY ADMISSION TO NYCPM

Only Podiatric Medical school to offer January startDegree is completed in 4.5 yearsTuition and fees are proratedCoursework completed at a decelerated pace in the first semesterTo inquire within NYCPM: enrollment@nycpm.edu

DUAL DEGREE DPM/MPH PROGRAM

Dually sponsored DPM/MPH Program with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Complete both degrees in 4 – 4.5 years

Classes taken in conjunction at NYCPM and MSSM

To inquire within NYCPM: enrollment@nycpm.edu

PROGRAMMING FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTSPre-Health Student Internship

DPM Network – Shadowing

Exploratory Visit

Open House

Please refer to www.nycpm.edu for dates and additional information

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-RequisitesBiology (lecture and lab) One academic

year

Chemistry (lecture and lab) One academic year

Organic Chemistry (lecture and lab) One academic year

Physics (lecture and lab) One academic year

English One academic year

• MCAT• 3 Letters of Recommendation or Pre-Health

Committee Evaluation

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online using AACPMAS http://www.e-aacpmas.org/

Official Transcripts sent to AACPMAS

Official MCAT scores released to AACPMAS

Three letters of recommendation submitted to NYCPM by mail, Interfolio, or VirtualEval

Deadlines for applications:• September Class – Priority deadline, April 1st• January Class – November 30th

FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.nycpm.eduenrollment@nycpm

.edu800.526.6966

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric

Medicine (AACPM)aacpm.org

American Podiatric Medical Association

(APMA)apma.org