Podiatric Medicine
As a student in the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, you will build your career as a podiatrist through a challenging and rewarding four-year program focusing on innovative instructional and learning techniques.
AZ - Glendale
- In-Person
College Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine
Duration4 years
Class Size Approximation40
The Midwestern Advantage
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As a podiatrist, also known as a doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.), you are trained to provide care for one of the most complex structures of the human body, the foot. You learn to diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg, including corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, bunions, heel spurs, and arch problems; ankle and foot injuries, deformities, and infections; and foot complaints associated with arthritis, diabetes, and other diseases. Your education in podiatric medicine teaches you state-of-the-art treatment techniques involving surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, physical medicine, and rehabilitation.
Podiatrists offer treatment, screening, education, referral, consultation, wellness promotion, and prevention advice to patients including athletes, elderly, children, diabetic patients, and others with chronic diseases.
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA):
- Demand for podiatric medical services is increasing because foot and ankle disorders are among the most widespread and neglected health problems.
- As more Americans engage in exercise and fitness programs, they become aware of the limits that foot and ankle pain places on full participation.
- The number of older Americans is increasing almost three times as fast as the population as a whole, creating demand for the services of podiatric medical practitioners.
- Specialties in podiatric medicine may include surgery, sports medicine, biomechanics, geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, and primary care.
At ذكذكتسئµ, we prioritize research to advance knowledge and offer students enhanced learning opportunities, fostering close collaboration with faculty researchers and peers on innovative projects.
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Board Examination Pass Rate
CPME Required Outcomes | March 1, 2024
Number of students passing exam | Total number taking the exam | Percent | |
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Part I APMLE: 3-year Average Pass Rate 2021-2023 | 99 | 102 | 97% |
Part II APMLE: 3-year Average Written Pass Rate 2021-2023 | 95 | 95 | 100% |
APMLE Part 1 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total 2021-2023 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total passed | 35 | 34 | 30 | 99 |
Total examined | 36 | 35 | 31 | 102 |
Percent passed | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
APMLE Part 2 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Total 2021-2023 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total passed | 27 | 34 | 34 | 95 |
Total examined | 27 | 34 | 34 | 95 |
Percent passed | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Number of students graduating | Number of students who entered the program | Percent | |
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Four-year graduation rate: 2021-2023 average | 95 | 109 | 87% |
Number of students entering residency | Total number of graduates | Percent | |
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Residency placement: 2021-2023 average | 95 | 95 | 100% |
Course | Quarter offered | Course hours | Percentage of Curriculum |
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Clinical Correlates PMEDG 1725 | Winter 3rd year | 1.0 | 0.5% |
Career Placement & Salaries
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Campus Options
Glendale
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Students can study and live on our sprawling 143-acre campus and practice at our University-owned clinics located just across the street.