» Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences

Podiatric medicine is exciting and benefits people in ways you’ve never imagined. A podiatric physician can help prevent amputations while saving limbs and lives. Whether you open your own practice after graduation, participate in research, government consulting or join the pharmaceutical field, podiatric medicine is a diverse and financially rewarding medical career choice.

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A small, private, health-focused institution that fosters interprofessional learning
Early clinical training that develops professional and communication skills
Low student-to-faculty ratio
Long humanistic tradition of treating patients as people first; treating students as colleagues; and fostering camaraderie among students
Outstanding student support services including tutoring and disability resources
Diverse student body and rich array of student clubs and volunteer opportunities
Great Southern California location with tremendous clinical training opportunities as well as access to major cultural and recreational resources

Educational Technology: Virtual reality training, the Digital Doctor’s Bag ®

Early Entry Clinical Training: Starting in the first semester students work with standardized patients in the Clinical Skills Lab. An electronic medical record system (EMR) in the Clinical Skills Lab ensures that learners will be competent in EMR data entry when they begin rotations in the third-year.

Embedded Education: If you are going to have the privilege of treating and operating on patients, our philosophy is that you should be a physician first and a specialist next. Therefore you learn alongside your DO colleagues, developing respect for yourself and the profession as the interprofessional team realizes you studied the same material they did. You create lifelong friendships among the other healthcare providers.

J and K Virtual Reality Center: Designed to broaden your understanding and retention of anatomy and anatomical functions using the Anatomage Virtual Dissection table as well as other advanced educational technology.

Residency Placement: CPM has the highest residency placement in the country! 100% of grads are placed year after year. When you become a member of the Western University family, you will enjoy the benefits that come with being a part of the newest, most progressive and integrative podiatric medical college. The 21st-century medical world requires cutting-edge technology, interprofessional teamwork and access to patients in order to be trained to your personal best level.

Prerequisites and Application Requirement

The first step in the admissions process is to ensure you are on track to complete both the course prerequisites and application requirements in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.

International Students: We do not require a separate application or fee, and you should be prepared to meet all of the prerequisite and application requirements as outlined. If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our International Student Services (ISS) staff are available to help you. Visit the ISS website to learn more.

Make Yourself a Competitive Candidate

Admission to the program is competitive, we admit only 50 students, so you should strive to not only meet, but exceed the minimum requirements. To get a feel for the competitiveness of the applicant pool we recommend that you view our Competitive Class Stats page, and read what the admissions committee recommends you do to maximize your candidacy.

Preparing and Submitting your Application

Here you will find the instructions to start and complete your application.

There are a number of supporting materials, and it is essential that you give yourself time to have all of them prepared, to ensure that you properly submit your completed application by the deadline.

Meet with a Chapman University pre-health advisor on campus or virtually Sophomore or junior year
The pre-health advisor/s at Chapman University will evaluate and nominate suitable individuals with outstanding credentials to the WesternU/College of Podiatry Admissions Linkage Committee (the Committee)
Candidates nominated by Chapman University are then invited to submit the following items:
- An official linkage application
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
  - Two from a Science or Math faculty member
  - one from pre-health advisor
- Official or unofficial transcripts from ALL institutions attended should be emailed to wucolinkage@westernu.edu

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