Pre-Podiatry
The Pre-Podiatry program of study at ETSU prepares students for application to a four-year Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) program. Students may apply after completion of at least 90 credit hours, yet completion of a bachelor’s degree is strongly recommended. Students should be aware there are only nine schools of Podiatric Medicine, therefore students should be comfortable with the possibility of relocating.
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Careers in Podiatry
Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for people suffering from foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. They diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and perform surgery. Podiatrists treat arch problems, heel spurs, calluses, and ingrown toenails. They also treat foot and leg problems associated with diabetes and other diseases. They may set fractures. Podiatrists who own their own practices may also spend time on business-related activities, such as hiring employees and managing inventory. Podiatrists’ offices may be open in the evenings to accommodate patients. In hospitals, podiatrists may have to work occasional nights or weekends or may be on call.
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What does it take to get into Podiatry school?
GPA - 3.57
Overall average GPA for 2016 entering class as reported by the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
Science GPA - 3.49
Average science GPA as reported by the AACPM for 2016MCAT Average Composite Score - 498
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Suggested 2-year schedule for Pre-Podiatry students
Freshman Sophmore FALL
CHEM 1110/11, BIOL 1110/11, MATH 1530, ENGL 1010, PREH 1350FALL
CHEM 2010/11, PHYS 2010/11, SPCH ELECTIVE, PSYC 1310, ELECTIVESPRING
CHEM 1120/21, BIOL 1120/21, MATH 1720/1910, ENGL 1020, ELECTIVESPRING
CHEM 2020/21, PHYS 2020/21, ELECTIVE, ELECTIVE, ELECTIVE -
Core preparation courses
Biology (8 hours): BIOL 1110/11, BIOL 1120/21General Chemistry (8 hours): CHEM 1110/11, CHEM 1120/21
Organic Chemistry (10 hours): CHEM 2010/11, CHEM 2020/21
Physics (8 hours): PHYS 2010/11, PHYS 2020/21
English (6 hours): ENGL 1010, 1020
Sociology (3 hours): SOCI 1020
Biochemistry (5 hours): Consult with your counselor
Philosophy/Humanities (3 hours): PHIL 2640 or 2020
Additional Reccomended Courses Human Anatomy (4 hours): HSCI 3000
Human Physiology (4 hours): HSCI 3020
Cell Biology (5 hours): BIOL 3150/51
Probability and Statistics (3 hours): MATH 1530
Microbiology (4 hours): HSCI 3320/21
Genetics (3 hours): BIOL 3100
Medical Terminology (3 hours): COBH 2750
Calculus (8 hours): MATH 1910, 1920
Immunology (3 hours): HSCI 3540