Podiatric Medicine at DMU
The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is America's center of excellence for podiatric medical education, research, and service. As one of eight accredited podiatric medical schools in the nation, the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is the recognized leader in curricular innovation.
D.P.M. Student Interview
The Podiatric Medicine and Surgery program at DMU has advanced podiatric medical education by being the first to:
- Become a college within a health sciences university
- Integrate problem-based learning into the curriculum
- Incorporate a basic sciences curriculum similar to the education programs from D.O. and M.D. students
- Devote the entire fourth year to nation-wide clinical training
- Utilize Standardized Performance Assessment Labs
The D.P.M. program provides a unique opportunity for students and the podiatric medical profession to focus on the delivery of podiatric medical services as an integral part of the health care team.
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine


