Training Tomorrow’s Leaders in Podiatric Medicine

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First College of Podiatric Medicine

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100% Residency Placement

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Unrivaled Clinical Training

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Located in NYC

Why NYCPM is a Great Place for Aspiring DPMs

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Established in 1911, NYCPM was the first podiatric medical school in the United States, and our active alumni currently account for over 25% of practicing DPMs, giving our students a networking advantage.

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NYCPM has a long history of a 100% surgical residency match rate at the top programs across the country.

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NYCPM has a reputation for the highest quality clinical training due to the diversity of patients and pathologies at our on-site Foot Center of NY and our strong relationships with the major hospitals in the area.

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What being in New York City means for your medical education is hard to beat. You’ll learn from the top specialists in their fields at the top hospitals in the country. You’ll also have the advantage of New York City as your campus where you can explore many cultural and social opportunities and events.

What You’ll Learn in Our DPM Program

Year 1:

Pre-clinical coursework is similar to any other medical school. You’ll take courses in bacteriology, general anatomy, neuroscience, physiology, and immunology.

Year 2:

You’ll continue preclinical courses learning about lower extremity anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology, and infectious diseases, and you’ll start your clinical courses in anesthesiology, biomechanics, podo-pediatrics and podiatric surgery of foot and ankle. At the end of your second year, you’ll be ready to site for the American Podiatric Medical Licensure Exam Part I.

Year 3:

Year three will be the start of your clinical rotations at the Foot Centers of New York and hospitals in network with NYC Health & Hospitals and The Mount Sinai Hospital in general podiatric medicine, podiatric surgery, radiology, wound care, vascular, podo-pediatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, gait lab, physical therapy, and more.

Year 4:

You’ll have five externships, each one month long podiatric medicine and surgery at one of our 200+ affiliated hospitals throughout the United States, as well as clerkships in general surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, radiology, and orthopedics. At the end of your fourth year you’ll be ready to sit for the American Podiatric Medical Licensure Exam Part II.

What Our Alumni Have to Say

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Jay Bhuta, DPM

NYCPM Class of 2012

Residency Director, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Chief of Podiatry at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Owner, Ankle & Foot Doctors of New Jersey

Podiatry is a versatile and dynamic medical field offering a broader scope of practice and opportunity for flexible work/life options — from specializing in trauma and operative skills to in-office diagnostics as experts in treating injury, disease and wound care for lower extremities. The clinical education and exposure in the NYCPM clinics have helped place NYCPM graduates in top residency programs nationwide.


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Rock G. Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH, DSc

NYCPM Class of 1988

Founder & Director, Non-surgical Foot and Ankle Service and the Joe DiMaggio Heel Pain Center at Hospital for Special Surgery

NYCPM provided an unbelievable education and opportunity for me to thrive and to be able to build a service at the world's premier orthopedic hospital, the Hospital for Special Surgery.


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Karen A Langone, DPM, DABPM, FAAPSM, FACPM

NYCPM Class of 1986

President, American Association for Women Podiatrists

Trustee, New York State Podiatric Medical Association

Past President, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

Every day, I have the privilege of improving the quality of people's lives. Whether it is helping an athlete achieve a personal record in the marathon or helping a person remain mobile and able to live in their own home independently, there is no greater gift to be able to bestow to another. Unquestionably, if you are looking at [podiatric medical] schools, you wish to be in New York. The training that you get here from the clinical perspective will be unsurpassed.


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William Stallings, DPM

NYCPM Class of 2023

Resident, Yale New Haven Hospital

Everything I have ever wanted I have achieved through coming here to NYCPM. We have had a long history of getting 100% match rate here at NYCPM, students go to the top programs coming out of this college.

What You Need to Apply to NYCPM

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