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Your Resource for Podiatric Medical Education
The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) has served as a national leader in advancing podiatric medical education since its inception. Our organization represents eleven accredited U.S. colleges of podiatric medicine and over 200 hospitals and institutions conducting graduate training in the field. Through centralized application services like AACPMAS, DPMClerkships, and CASPR, we streamline the educational journey for students from admission to residency placement. Our programs facilitate hands-on clinical experiences through clerkships and residencies nationwide, supported by a robust network of teaching hospitals and professional mentors. With decades of collective experience, our team provides authoritative guidance on curriculum development, accreditation standards, and career pathways in podiatric medicine.We maintain rigorous quality assurance through partnerships with academic institutions and adherence to national education frameworks. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through digital platforms that simplify application processes and interview coordination. As a trusted resource, we offer comprehensive statistical data on applicant trends and graduate outcomes to inform educational policy. Our dedication to transparency is reflected in publicly available program directories and standardized calendar systems. Through these initiatives, we ensure students receive the highest quality lower extremity healthcare education to serve public needs effectively.
Services
AACPMAS Application Service
DPM Clerkships
CASPR Residency Matching
CRIP Interview Program
Educational Resources
Career Center
Financial Aid Guidance
Residency Coordination
Podiatric Curriculum Support
Mentorship Programs
Highlights and features
- We represent 11 accredited U.S. colleges of podiatric medicine and over 200 teaching hospitals
- We provide centralized application services for podiatric medical schools and residencies
- Our programs facilitate clerkships and residencies nationwide
- We offer mentorship opportunities with experienced podiatric physicians
- We support students from admission through residency training
Services
AACPMAS Application Service
Our centralized application service streamlines admissions for all eleven U.S. podiatric medical schools. Students submit one application to apply to multiple institutions while maintaining standardized verification processes. This service ensures consistent evaluation of academic credentials and MCAT scores across accredited programs.
DPM Clerkships
We coordinate third- and fourth-year clinical training opportunities at hospitals and clinics nationwide. These 40-hour weekly rotations provide hands-on experience in podiatric procedures under professional supervision. Students gain practical skills in patient care management and interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration.
CASPR Residency Matching
Our matching service connects graduating podiatrists with approved residency programs across the United States. The system facilitates application submission, document verification, and interview scheduling for competitive placement in surgical and medical training programs.
CRIP Interview Program
This program consolidates residency interviews into a single location during six-day sessions in January. Participating hospitals and applicants save time and resources through coordinated scheduling while maintaining comprehensive evaluation processes for residency placements.
Career Center
We provide career guidance resources including mentorship connections with practicing podiatrists. Our platform offers insights into specialty areas, practice management, and continuing education opportunities. Students receive support in navigating educational pathways and career decisions.
Questions
What services does AACPM offer for podiatric students?
We provide application processing (AACPMAS), clerkship coordination (DPMClerkships), residency matching (CASPR), and interview programs (CRIP) for podiatric medical students.
How do I apply to podiatric medical schools?
Applications are submitted through our centralized AACPMAS service, which processes applications for all eleven accredited U.S. podiatric medical schools.
What clerkship opportunities are available?
We coordinate clinical rotations at hospitals and clinics nationwide through the DPMClerkships program, with placements available January through May each year.
How does residency matching work?
Our CASPR service matches applicants with residency programs using a standardized process that includes application review, interviews through CRIP, and final placement coordination.
What are the admission requirements for podiatric schools?
Applicants need 90+ semester hours including biology, chemistry, physics, and English with labs. Most successful candidates have bachelor's degrees and MCAT scores within three years.
