California School of

PodiatricMedicine

2020-2021 Academic Year

SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSITY

DPM

Join an Exciting and Rewarding Career A podiatric physician & surgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. Podiatric Physicians are uniquely qualified among medical professionals to treat the lower extremity based on their education, training, and early specialization.

Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons:

1 Provide individual consultations to patients concerning continued treatment of disorders and preventive foot care.

2 Diagnose foot ailments such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and congenital or acquired deformit such as weak feet and foot imbalance.

3 Use innovative methods to treat & manage a patient’s medical problems to maximize outcomes.

4 Design corrective custom functional orthotics to improve foot & ankle support.

5 Are an integral part of the interdisciplinary medical team in management of the well-being of patients, such as those with underlying diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, kidney dis-ease, and more.

What This Means for YouAs a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, your potential income will be among America’s 25 Best Paying Jobs, as reported by Forbes. With no required on-call responsibilities and a professional practice that can be as active as you choose, you can have an exceptional work-life balance.

The average annual salary for Podiatrists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward metropolitan area: $132,380 (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2019).

Why Choose the California School of Podiatric Medicine “CSPM”?1 More than a century of academic excellence in podiatric

medical education.

2 Hands-on, early clinical experiences at the beginning of the second year—earlier than almost every other podiatric medical program.

3 Small entering class sizes of just 48 students.

4 Pioneering faculty in biomechanics and sports medicine.

5 Our Health Science Simulation Center (HSSC) is one of only three centers west of the Mississippi to receive national accreditation and is an exceptional learning environment prior to treating patients in clinics and a unique location to participate in interprofessional experiences.

6 2018 Licensure Pass Rate (NBPME Part III): 100% for first-time test takers.

Residency: Your Capstone ExperienceSimilar to the educational preparation for MDs and DOs, DPMs undergo post-doctoral training in the form of a residency. The time for such training varies depending on the area the podiatric physician will be emphasizing; however, most residency programs last three years. In 2019, the residency placement rate was 100 percent for eligible CSPM candidates.

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

CAMPUS LOCATIONS

Oakland

FORMAT

On campus

APPLY BY

Rolling

PROGRAM DURATION

Four years plus residency

Admission InformationApplicants will be evaluated for admission based upon the following criteria:

• Completion of at least three years (90 semester units) of undergraduate pre-professional education at a regionally accredited institution, including all prerequisites prior to entry

• Cumulative & Science GPAs

• Scores on the MCAT

• Letters of recommendation, including one from a podiatric physician

• Podiatric physician shadowing experience

• In person interview on the CSPM campus

Prerequisites

*A total of four semester units of biochemistry with a lab may be substituted for the second semester of Organic Chemistry.

For a detailed description of admission requirements and the application process, please visit: www.samuelmerritt.edu/programs/doctor-podiatric-medicine

How to ApplyApplications for the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program are accepted through the central application service of the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPMAS). To start your application, visit www.aacpm.org. The application period extends from August through June for the next fall entering class. Applications received prior to March 1 will receive priority consideration.

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 2019 Admitted Student Profile

*Enrolled student data

CourseSemester

UnitsQuarter

Units

General Biology with Lab 8 12

General Chemistry with Lab 8 12

Organic Chemistry with Lab* 8 12

Physics with Lab 8 12

English/Communications 8 12

Liberal Arts Electives 12 18

Applicants 399

Admitted 129

Enrolled 46

Average Science GPA* 3.10

Average Overall GPA* 3.37

Average MCAT Composite* 495

100% Licensure pass rate

for 2019 first-time test takers of NBPME Part III

Costs and Financial AidYour education at Samuel Merritt University is an investment in your future. Not only will you have the opportunity to pursue a rewarding healthcare career, but SMU graduates earn some of the highest salaries in the country (source: collegescorecard.ed.gov). The Financial Aid staff will explain the options that make the cost of attending SMU manageable for you. Through a financial aid award consisting of grants, loans, scholarship and work study programs we are able to assist nearly all of our students with the financial aid they need to cover the cost of attendance.

Visit our Affording SMU page to learn more: www.samuelmerritt.edu/admission/affording-smu

2020–21 Tuition

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov

FAFSA Code: 007012

Entrance ScholarshipsAll accepted students are considered for the entrance scholarships based upon both MCAT scores and GPAs at the time of application. These scholarships are renewable based on maintaining academic achievement.

In addition, continuing students may compete for a number of DPM-specific scholarships, including a few listed below:

APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association)

Dr. William and Doreen Wong Endowed Podiatric Medicine Scholarship

CSPM Alumni and Associates Endowed Scholarship

Sharon Clark Diaz Endowed Scholarship

Employee Campaign Scholarship

SMU Podiatric Medicine Scholarship

P.B. Nelson, D.P.M. Podiatric Medicine Scholarship

Dr. William and Phyllis Lowe Endowed Podiatric Medicine Scholarship

Western Interstate Commission for Higher EducationWICHE grants are available for students from certain geographical areas of the country. More information is available at the WICHE website, www.wiche.edu

Regents Diversity Scholarship $15,000

Presidential Scholarship $10,000

Dean’s Scholarship $5,000

Total Value of Scholarship Awards

for CSPM in 2019–20:

$706,800

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine $44,856 per year

Learn to advance health equity

and make a lasting impact on individual health and community well-being.

CSPM CurriculumYEAR 1 Human Anatomy I + II Biochemistry I + II Histology Physiology I + II Biomechanics I Introduction to Clinical Medicine Genetics Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine Lower Extremity Anatomy I + II

First Year Clinical Rotation During the spring semester of the first year, students will complete a First Year Clinical Skills Rotation for .25 units. YEAR 2 Medical Microbiology Immunology Pharmacology I + II Podiatric Surgery I + II Radiology I + II Biomechanics II Pathology I + II Podiatric Medicine I + II General Medicine I + II Clinical Neuroscience + Neurology

Second Year Clinical Rotations Students complete the following clinical rotations: Highland Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital, Clinical Skills, Biomechanics, Medicine, Simulation Center, Homeless Clinic, and Radiology.

YEAR 3 General Medicine III + IVPodiatric Surgery IIIPodiatric Trauma Dermatology I+ II Jurisprudence Biomechanics III PediatricsPublic Health

Third Year Clinical Rotations Third year students will complete the following clinical rotations: Podiatric Surgery, Diabetic Wound Care, Highland Hospital, Radiology, Medicine, Biomechanics, and Private Office Clerkship.

YEAR 4Clinical Training Fourth year students complete their training at CSPM or students have the opportunity to base their clinical training at one of the following affiliated medical centers. These include:

Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, CaliforniaMaricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, ArizonaNew Mexico VA* Health Care System, Albuquerque, New MexicoVA* Puget Sound Health Care System, Puget Sound, WashingtonGeorge E. Wahlen VA* Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

*Veterans Affairs

YEAR 5+Residency: Your Capstone ExperienceSimilar to the educational preparation for MDs and DOs, DPMs complete a post-doctoral residency. Most podiatric residency programs are three years in length,- although some may be longer. In 2019, the residency placement rate was 100 percent for eligible CSPM students.

We Embrace: • A learning environment where we challenge ourselves and our students to think critically, seek mastery, and act compassionately

• A collegial environment where we are fair, respectful, and behave with integrity

• A collaborative environment where we partner with one another and with others in the community

• An innovative environment where we take reasoned risks and move nimbly

• A results-oriented environment where we provide and expect exceptional performance and service

Learn to advance health equity

and make a lasting impact on individual health and community well-being.

SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSIT Y

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ACCREDITATIONSamuel Merritt University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. Accreditation is an indication of public approbation, attesting to the quality of the podiatric medical education program and continued commitment of the institution to support the educational program. The council is recognized as the professional institutional accrediting agency for podiatric medical education by the US Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For further information, please contact the Council on Podiatric Medical Education at the following address:

Council on Podiatric Medical Education9312 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, Maryland 20814301.571.9200