Podiatrists (Doctors of Podiatry, D.P.M.s) are specialists concerned with prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disorders affecting the human foot and its related structures. Most podiatrists work in private practice, but more are forming group practices with other podiatrists and health care professionals.
Podiatrists specialize in areas such as:
- Sports medicine
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Dermatology
- Radiology
- Diabetic foot care
As primary care professionals, they are often the first to detect vascular, cardiopulmonary, endocrine, and ontological diseases.
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Type of class
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Number of Semesters
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Recommended CSU Courses
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General Biology
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2 Semesters with labs
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LIFE 102 and one other lab-based biology course
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General Chemistry
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2 Semesters with labs
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CHEM 111/112 and CHEM 113/114
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Organic Chemistry
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2 Semesters with labs
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CHEM 341 and CHEM 343/344
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General Physics
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2 Semesters with labs
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PH 121 and PH 122 or
PH 141 and PH 142
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Mathematics
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Sometimes Calculus
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MATH 155 or MATH 160
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English Composition
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2 Semesters
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CO150, CO 300
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Highly recommended courses
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BC 351, BMS 300, BMS 301, BIO 310, OT 215
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American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
www.aacpm.org
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS)
portal.aacpmas.org/
American Podiatric Medicine Association
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine