Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) Pathway
Accelerated pathway to DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) with New York College of Podiatric Medicine at Touro University
Manhattanville University has partnered with the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) at Touro University to create a pathway for students pursuing a career as a podiatric physician. This partnership provides qualified Manhattanville students with a clear path to one of the nation's leading podiatric medical programs while receiving dedicated advising and professional development opportunities throughout their undergraduate journey.
Through this pathway, students complete their bachelor's degree at Manhattanville and, upon meeting program requirements, receive preferential consideration for admission to NYCPM's Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) program.
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM), part of Touro University, is the nation's first and longest-standing college of podiatric medicine. Located in New York City, NYCPM provides students with a strong medical foundation, extensive clinical training, and access to diverse patient care experiences through affiliated hospitals, clinics, and the Foot Center of New York. Known for its academic excellence and supportive professional community, NYCPM has been educating podiatric physicians for more than a century and graduates nearly 20% of the nation's practicing podiatrists.
As a student in the pathway, you'll benefit from:
- A structured academic plan designed to prepare you for podiatric medical school.
- Dedicated advising and support throughout your undergraduate experience.
- Opportunities to engage directly with NYCPM faculty and admissions representatives.
- Priority review of your application and interview process at NYCPM.
- Hands-on learning experiences, including podiatric medicine workshops hosted on the Manhattanville campus.
The partnership reserves opportunities for up to seven qualified Manhattanville students each academic year.
Students seeking admission through the pathway must:
- Earn a bachelor's degree from Manhattanville University prior to matriculation.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30.
- Achieve a minimum science GPA of 2.75.
- Complete all required prerequisite coursework.
- Take the MCAT within the final two years of undergraduate study.
- Submit favorable recommendations from:
- A science professor,
- A healthcare professional, and
- An additional recommender.
- Successfully complete an admissions interview.
- Submit a completed AACPMAS application.
While students who meet these standards receive preferential consideration, admission to NYCPM remains competitive and is granted at the discretion of the college.
Prior to graduation from Manhattanville, students must complete the following prerequisite courses:
Sciences
- Biology (8 credits with laboratory)
- General Chemistry (8 credits with laboratory)
- Organic Chemistry (8 credits with laboratory)
- Physics (8 credits with laboratory)
- Biochemistry (3 credits)
Communication
- English Composition or Literature (3 credits)
- Oral Communication, Public Speaking, or Speech (3 credits)
All prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C or better and within ten years of application. Students are also encouraged to pursue additional coursework in genetics, statistics, biostatistics, and computer science.
Students enrolled in the pathway gain additional exposure to the profession through special programming offered by NYCPM, including:
- Two annual suture workshops hosted at Manhattanville University.
- Opportunities to connect with admissions representatives and healthcare professionals.
- Early exposure to the expectations of podiatric medical education and practice.
