Is Podiatric Medical School Easy to Get Into?!!

[@scoovadia9452]

I recently saw a video in which an orthopedic surgeon said that podiatric surgeons tend to "overstate their credentials by using the term 'surgeon' ". This really infuriated me. What do u guys have to say about this?

[@angelus_n0vus]

Ugh those kinds of comments/misconceptions frustrate me too. I'm just a pre-pod but if all DPMs complete a 3-year surgical residency...and perform surgery in their practice...I don't see how it is possibly an "overstatement" to say that they are podiatric surgeons.

[@scoovadia9452]

@@angelus_n0vus I'm a first year pod student from South Africa. I'm so disappointed with how things work over here. Podiatry as a profession in this country is very limited. We can't go into podiatric surgery at all. That's out of our scope. We don't even get the title of a doctor nor are we allowed to prescribe just any medication without 1st consulting with an MD. It's as if we're not even recognized as qualified professionals. I'm just so put off podiatry right now. Unfortunately, I only learned of all these ridiculous facts after accepting my offer.

[@TheDPMJourney]

Sorry, we just saw this! Strictly referring to the U.S., we have seen that we all form opinions based off of our experiences, and perhaps these individuals have only interacted with podiatrists who had their schooling decades ago when surgery was actually not taught. Or they simply have not met a podiatrist in person! Orthopedists who are familiar with podiatry, including every single one we've personally worked with as students, know our scope of practice and recognize that we are surgeons. The best we can do is educate those around us.

[@TheDPMJourney]

We are sorry to hear that. Hopefully, you all can lobby and stand up for your desired scope!

[@buckeye-pe6df]

😂 It upsets that you surgical podiatrists who perform actual surgery on ankles and feet refer to themselves as surgeons? Are you aware that podiatrists can elect to complete a 3 year Surgery residency? They perform foot and ankle surgeries in hospitals. Why can't they call themselves surgeons?

[@Luke-bq7sd]

Great video, i subbed. Any tips for managing workload in pod med school? i have a complete passion for the human body and sports medicine, and I am confident enough in myself that I can achieve the grades, but the workload is slightly intimidating to me. Also, I am australian, applying to an american podiatry school. Shadowing is relatively unheard of here, our entire medical entry system runs differently. do you think the fact that i am shadowing a podiatrist here (seeing as in australia, podiatrists arent actually doctors, or proper surgeons, they only have a masters degree, ortho's take over the majority of major limb surgery) will affect my chances in my application, seeing as they arent DPM's? looking at most of the university requirements, a letter of recommendation from a shadowed pod is a must have.

[@TheDPMJourney]

Thank you for subscribing, Luke! You may have already begun school, and we're deeply sorry for not seeing your comment until now. First year of residency preoccupied our minds, but we're getting our footing back. Now as far as managing the workload, that would be an excellent video. There are methods that'll work for you that you'll determine over time, but you can try creating a schedule once a week to keep up with your studying and health-meal prepping, routines like quick run or gym session right after classes. Diksha would study by relistening to lectures while walking in place, etc. You will pick up on it, Luke. It can be tough, but there's always help along the way! As far as shadowing a podiatrist out of the country, the experience and hours certainly do count, but you'd still have to shadow a podiatrist in the US and attain a letter of recommendation from them! Like you said, there are differences that you want to show that you looked into and considered before you applied. Please keep us posted on how far you are in your schooling process!

[@alexanderlickwar7750]

Ik students who have gotten in with a 482 mcat and a 3.5 gpa

[@rockopaws1610]

Can you elaborate on the future job outlook?

[@TheDPMJourney]

Absolutely, that would be an excellent video to make. We've noted your request and added it to our list. Thank you!

[@isaiasyoyo]

Great Video! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@TheDPMJourney]

Absolutely! Let us know if you want help with anything! :)

[@tacitanyx2300]

which one is hard to study med or podiatry ?

[@TheDPMJourney]

Most people would agree that in general, medicine, no matter which field, is a difficult path to pursue, not necessarily because of the material, but because of the rate at which you must consume it all and the sheer amount of activities and responsibilities you must balance. If medicine is interesting to you, and you have shadowed physicians/doctors/nurses/PAs, then please don't let the difficulty deter you! You will do great. If you need to discuss anything with us in particular about your situation, feel free to ask and even email us at [e-mail].

[@raihhaloyalteayaahla9843]

I wish I was good enough to go. Maybe someday.

[@TheDPMJourney]

You definitely are good enough! We’re rooting for you and here for you if you ever need any direction 🙂

[@bettyvolmar6605]

What school do you attend

[@TheDPMJourney]

We attended CSPM, the California School of Podiatric Medicine!

[@abigailsurridge9787]

What subjects do I need to take in high school to be able to study podiatry

[@TheDPMJourney]

Hey, Abigail! If you're in the US, the requirements are related to the courses you take in college! The video about applying is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipOYn2l_ltiGhrc

[@angelinagomes307]

What course should i talk after completion of high school in order to be a podiatrist (should i take mbbs or any degree in med)

[@angelus_n0vus]

You can major in anything you'd like, you just need to take all of the prerequisite science courses and the MCAT. Check podiatry school websites to see what courses they require as prerecs.

[@TheDPMJourney]

Hey! Depending on your country, from what I've heard, if you specifically want to be certified as a podiatrist in the US but want to do your schooling elsewhere/live elsewhere, you would complete that medical degree (so if it's an MBBS, then do that) and then I believe you would return here and perhaps to a residency or fellowship? It is more extensive than that, but here is an Indian physician who did something along those lines: www.tysonfranklin.com/news/podiatry-legends/7870-103-dr-sanjay-sharma-podiatry-in-india

[@tacitanyx2300]

@@TheDPMJourney is there other options than mbbs

[@TheDPMJourney]

@@tacitanyx2300 We apologize for just now noticing your comment. The way to become a podiatrist in the US is to attend podiatric medical school to become a DPM, doctor of podiatric medical school. Does that answer your question?

[@rimayousuf6372]

would early September be a good time to apply for the following year? when did you submit your application ?

[@TheDPMJourney]

Early September is a great time. Diksha submitted her application around March and I (Yona) submitted around September

[@andrewnguyen180]

What would be considered a competitive MCAT score and undergrad GPA for podiatry school?

[@TheDPMJourney]

We would say overall competitive MCAT would be around a 500 or higher. A competitive undergrad GPA would be around a 3.3-3.4. We recommended to see the schools matriculating students stats the year before to get a better idea as well!

[@nick-wr5ee]

the average mcat last year was 493. saying 500 is pretty misleading. @@TheDPMJourney

[@mickaylia9123]

How can I get in contact with you?

[@TheDPMJourney]

Hello, Michaylia! We apologize for our late response, as we were balancing studying for boards and preparing for our surgical cases, but you can contact us through our Instagram or our email at [e-mail]

[@Vartika409]

After completing bsc in podiatric in india can get job in usa ?what is the path to practice in usa

[@TheKacklinKraken]

Nope. You have to complete US course work to work as a podiatrist in the US.

[@TheDPMJourney]

Exactly as the kind user replied above, we aren't aware of the exact path to practicing as an out-of-country physician or podiatrist in the US, but we do know that you must first complete residency here at the bare minimum. We are hoping to eventually interview someone who can shed light on the details! We apologize for the late response, as we were balancing studying for boards and preparing for our surgical cases!

[@Lostamerican101]

Hey , I am pursuing physical therapy in india and really interested to pursue podiatry in usa…..So what should I do ? As I don’t have MBBS degree…can I give MCAT and TOFLE and then pursue podiatry medicine in USA

[@TheDPMJourney]

We cannot find your other comment, but here is the video we suggest you watch explaining the courses needed before you apply to podiatric medical school: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipOYn2l_ltiGhrc

[@rosequartz7939]

I'm a license manicurist ( Nail technician ) about to get my medical nail technician certification will that help any?

[@TheDPMJourney]

Hello! Congratulations on your certification! What exactly do you mean by it helping?

[@rosequartz7939]

@@TheDPMJourney hey I'm sorry update I was looking at the CMP= certified master pedicurist program and Podiatric Medical Assistant Certification Program What would be the best program to start off with?

[@TheDPMJourney]

@@rosequartz7939 Unfortunately, we don’t know enough about the former one, but if you’re looking into podiatry, the podiatry-specific one will give you the most bang for your buck! We always talk about how we wish we knew we could have even worked as a medical assistant for a podiatrist (without the certification too) before starting school! Also, this is specific to the US, which we always make sure to clarify!

[@rosequartz7939]

@@TheDPMJourney Thank you so much....

[@shabinaahmedali7580]

Hi miss I am from India. So to become a podiatrist I need to take mbbs or I can be direct certified if you also know cut off . So plz mention that . Thank you

[@TheDPMJourney]

Hello, Shabina. You would have to get your MBBS and then pursue podiatry in the US. For more information, we suggest listening to this: podiatrylegends.libsyn.com/103-dr-sanjay-sharma-podiatry-in-india

[@Lostamerican101]

@@TheDPMJourney actually I am pursuing physical therapy in India so can I pursue podiatry in usa after giving MCAT and English proficiency test ?

[@TheDPMJourney]

@@Lostamerican101 We do not know what Physical Therapy is like in India, as far as your courses and all. There are certain requirements that have to be met with your courses that you take. Refer to our video for information on premedical requirements. We will paste it on the next comment.

[@MESSI-fx1ob]

No one who stellar gpa or high mcat score is applying to podiatry Podiatry schools average a 3.1 gpa lol

[@TheDPMJourney]

Hey, Omar. We just saw this comment. There are plenty of students who have applied with higher GPAs and MCAT scores. Hope that helped!

[@lukemiller8454]

Podiatry school is easy to get in to. Does it make it worth it? Maybe lol.

[@TheDPMJourney]

Yona and I are more than happy that we chose podiatry! It's all up to the individual person to shadow podiatrists and make an informed decision :)

[@talantic824]

60% of people who Apple get in. So not too difficult.