A podiatrist diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. For more information about podiatry and podiatric programs, visit the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM).
Exploration of the field is highly encouraged. You can do so by shadowing practitioners and working or volunteering in healthcare settings.
The timeline for application looks different for each student. Current Mizzou students can talk with their MedOpp advisor about their personal timeline and building their candidacy for podiatry school.
Courses
The following courses* are common requirements for podiatry school and must be completed before matriculation**:
- One year (8 credit hours) of general chemistry with lab
- One year (8 credit hours) of organic chemistry with lab
- One year (8 credit hours) of physics with lab
- Two years (12-18 credit hours) of biological sciences with lab
- One year (6 credit hours) of English— many schools will accept Mizzou’s English 1000 and a Writing Intensive course
*See Plan of Study for Mizzou course numbers.
** Disclaimer: this list is not necessarily comprehensive. Please consult schools’ websites for exact requirements.
Traditionally the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) has been the only standardized test required for admissions to the podiatric medical schools. The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is also accepted at some programs.