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Podiatric Medicine

Podiatric Medicine. New York College of Podiatric Medicine Overview for Lafayette College . What is podiatric medicine?. Podiatric medicine is the highly specialized branch of medicine

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Podiatric Medicine

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  1. Podiatric Medicine New York College of Podiatric Medicine Overview for Lafayette College

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. What is a DPM? 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.

  6. Sub Specialties In Podiatry Sports Medicine Dermatology Orthopedics Podo-Pediatrics Geriatrics Diabetic Wound Care Limb Salvage Traumatology Rearfoot/Forefoot Surgery Ankle Surgery Reconstructive Surgery

  7. Surgical Procedures performed for… • Flat foot • Bunions • Hammer Toes • Neuromas • Fractures/Trauma • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

  8. Career Opportunities • Private, group, multi-specialty, or orthopedic practices • Hospitals • Sports Industry • Medical Schools • Research facilities Consultant firms Government Public Health Veteran’s Administration

  9. 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

  10. Job Outlook • Employment 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

  11. 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

  12. Residencies and Fellowships • Required 3-year surgical residency • Residencies across the U.S. • Post-Residency Fellowships

  13. January Admission to NYCPM • Only Podiatric Medical school to offer January start • Degree is completed in 4.5 years • Tuition and fees are prorated • Coursework completed at a decelerated pace in the first semester • To inquire within NYCPM: enrollment@nycpm.edu

  14. 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

  15. Programming for Prospective Students • Pre-Health Student Internship • DPM Network – Shadowing • Exploratory Visit • Open House Please refer to www.nycpm.edu for dates and additional information

  16. Admissions Requirements • Pre-Requisites Biology (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

  17. 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

  18. For More Information American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) aacpm.org American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) apma.org www.nycpm.edu enrollment@nycpm.edu 800.526.6966

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