Our Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) program is well-known for producing highly skilled and compassionate podiatric physicians. Mentored by experts and studying alongside peers who push you to achieve, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to excel in residency and beyond with a program dedicated to your success.
As part of our DPM program, you’ll gain first-hand experience with New York’s unmatched volume and diversity of cases, and access to some of the world’s leading hospitals, clinics, and medical programs. Our busy, on-site clinic (Foot Center of New York) allows you to learn from a real-world medical environment early on in your education. If you have the drive and work ethic to apply yourself to this rewarding field, you’ll be ready to take advantage of the diverse career options podiatry has to offer after graduation.
Why Podiatry?
The future of podiatric medicine is filled with opportunity, with the ability to explore multiple specialties and offering a work-life balance rarely seen in other medical fields. Whatever pathway of podiatric medicine you choose, you’ll graduate from our DPM program prepared to lead in this exciting and evolving field.
Where Academic Rigor Meets Real-world Excellence
We emphasize not only learning, but mastery, with a teaching approach that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. Our didactic curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire you, setting the groundwork for lifelong learning and clinical excellence.
Hands-On Clinical Experience
Our students begin clinical training early in the program, gaining exposure to a wide variety of cases and medical conditions. Under the guidance of experienced podiatric surgeons, specialists, and experts, you’ll develop your skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical techniques—preparing you to provide exceptional patient care throughout your career.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Podiatry Field
What is the average salary for podiatrists?
The average salary for podiatrists is around $150k, while expertise in an area like surgery can lead to a salary higher than $200k. In New York state, podiatrists make more than the national average, with an average salary more than $160k (U.S. News & World Report).
How long is podiatry school?
Like traditional medical school, podiatry school typically lasts for four years. Your first two years are dedicated to foundational medical study and preparation for clinical work, and your final two years are focused on clinical education outside the classroom. After graduation, podiatrists then go on to a three-year residency.
What is the difference between an MD and DPM?
Both MDs and DPMs are highly trained doctors, although the scope and focus of training differs. As part of their training, MDs have broad knowledge of all of the body’s systems, and often specialize in a specific area like cardiology or general surgery. DPM training focuses on the foot and ankle from early on. Although both MDs and DPMs undergo four years of medical training, MDs typically have longer residencies and additional post-residency training.
A podiatry degree program provides a more focused medical education, and allows you to start practicing as a physician sooner. Both MDs and DPMs undergo intensive training, but the focused nature of the DPM program is a good fit for students who are interested in specializing early.
If you go to podiatry school, can you only specialize in feet and the lower extremities?
While podiatry does focus on the lower extremities, it’s actually a dynamic field with a variety of career options. Since podiatry focuses on a region of the body and not a single organ or system, there’s a lot of flexibility to move between subspecialties of the field. With a podiatry career, you have the option of specializing in everything from surgery, diabetic care, pediatrics, dermatology, and much more.
Can you go into podiatry from traditional medical school?
No, students aiming to become podiatrists need to apply specifically to podiatry school. The curriculum and clinical training in a podiatry program has a specialized focus and differs from the traditional medical school path.
Are podiatrists in high demand?
Absolutely. Due to an aging population, as well as increasing rates of diabetes and obesity, skilled podiatrists are needed now more than ever.
