What Are The Requirements for Entry into Podiatry School?
The requirements for entry into podiatry school are essentially the same as for entry into medical or dental school–that is, the student must complete general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics and at least two years of college (a degree is usually preferred). For additional comments regarding general requirements you should refer to the previous documents in this Information series, particularly Info5: Requirements for Entry Into Medical or Dental School. Podiatry schools generally require applicants to take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Students interested in podiatry should contact the schools in which they are interested during their freshman year of college to determine what, if any, specialized courses are required for entry. This is relatively easy since there are only 8 schools of podiatry in the United States. What Is the Curriculum in a Podiatry School? Podiatrists are educated to serve as primary care (first contact) health care providers.
