Research Podiatric Medical Schools:The Association of American Podiatric Medical Colleges (AAPMC) - a nationally recognized education association that serves as a resource to students,
residents and practitioners by providing direct access to academic institutions; highlighting
opportunities for clerkships and residencies; and linking students to mentors that
guide their career development.
DPM Mentor Network - this network is designed to match you with a podiatric physician who practices
near you, and will take the time to show you how they practice medicine, introduce
you to the team of healthcare practitioners with whom they work, and answer your questions
about the profession.
Make a list of your activities (employment, internships, volunteer, etc.) outside
of class:
hours, dates, locations, contacts
what your role was, what you learned
Identify possible faculty for letters of recommendation
Write personal statement: For tips or assistance on writing your application essay, please make an appointment
with a career counselor in the Career Center.
Request letters of recommendation: Schools vary in their letter of recommendation requirements. Please check with individual
schools. Most will generally require 2 letters from science faculty, 1 letter from
non-science faculty, and 1 non-academic letter.
Complete school-specific secondaries: Podiatriv medical schools require a secondary application unique to each school.
We recommend returning the secondaries two weeks after you receive them.
Interview Preparation: Applicant finalists will be asked to participate in interviews. For help preparing
for interviews, please make an appointment with a career counselor in the Career Center.
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