Frequently Asked Questions — DPM

To be considered for admission to DMU’s Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program, students must satisfy the following requirements:

• 90 semester hours of undergraduate coursework at a regionally accredited college or university within the United States
• Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA recommended
• Minimum 2.7 science GPA recommended
• MCAT, OAT or DAT scores required (taken within three years of desired enrollment)

See DPM Admission Requirements for full details.

Yes. Competitive applicants are invited to interview — either on campus or virtually — to assess academic preparation, motivation and fit for the program.

• Applications open in August through the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service.
• Official deadline is the following June.
• DMU uses a rolling admissions process — so early application is strongly encouraged.

Apply through the AACPMAS portal. You’ll need:

1. Official transcripts
2. Minimum of two letters of recommendation, including one from a podiatrist and one from a science professor, advisory committee or academic advisor
3. MCAT, OAT or DAT scores

No. Only U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents are eligible for admission to DMU’s DPM program.

Yes. Transfer students from other U.S. accredited podiatric medical schools may be considered. Students must be in good academic standing and ranked in the top half of their class. Transfers from allopathic or osteopathic schools are not accepted.

Students wishing to transfer into the DPM program from another podiatric program must meet specific academic and institutional criteria. Detailed transfer requirements are available in the academic catalog.