During today's meeting Katerra Snead from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, came into talk about the University's School of Podiatric Medicine. Details from the presentation consisted of:
- a summary of podiatry, a health science which focuses on the foot and ankle
- the layout/track of classes for students: a 7 year commitment (similar to allopathic medicine) consisting of 4 years of podiatric medical school and 3-4 years of residency
- the wide range of podiatric specialties in many fields, such as: surgery, sports medicine, dermatology
- the research opportunities available to students many of whom publish their work in journals
- the accommodating and well-paying lifestyle of podiatry
- admission requirements, which are similar to most other medical schools; however experience shadowing a podiatrist is required
- their resources for experience, such as the Foot and Ankle institute, and a Clinical Skills Lab
- some shadowing opportunities in the summer and winter through their Winter and Summer Internship Program
- a more in-depth session on podiatry on November 16th at their pre-health open house
More information can be found at the school's website at:
For further questions, please contact Katerra Snead at ksnead@temple.edu
