Medical Professions Advisement

College of Arts and Sciences

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.

  • 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.

  • 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 2016

    MCAT Average Composite Score - 498

  • Suggested 2-year schedule for Pre-Podiatry students

    Freshman  Sophmore
    FALL
    CHEM 1110/11, BIOL 1110/11, MATH 1530, ENGL 1010, PREH 1350     		FALL
    CHEM 2010/11, PHYS 2010/11, SPCH ELECTIVE, PSYC 1310, ELECTIVE
    SPRING
    CHEM 1120/21, BIOL 1120/21, MATH 1720/1910, ENGL 1020, ELECTIVE     		SPRING
    CHEM 2020/21, PHYS 2020/21, ELECTIVE, ELECTIVE, ELECTIVE

  • Core preparation courses


    Biology (8 hours): BIOL 1110/11, BIOL 1120/21

    General 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

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