{"id":1239,"date":"2020-05-13T12:58:59","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T17:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/?page_id=1239"},"modified":"2025-01-16T13:13:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:13:13","slug":"podiatry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/preprof\/professions\/podiatry\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Podiatry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Podiatric physicians are doctors and surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. Podiatrists can specialize in areas such as surgery, orthopedics, radiology, or sports medicine.<\/p>\n                                            \n        \n    <div\n        id=\"pre-podiatry-at-marshall\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('pre-podiatry-at-marshall', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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This track provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coursework that fulfills podiatric medical school prerequisites<\/li>\n<li>Focus on building a strong foundation in the sciences, which are crucial for success in podiatry school<\/li>\n<li>Connections to relevant internships or volunteer opportunities to help students gain experience and build competitive applications for podiatry programs<\/li>\n<li>Preparation for the challenges of podiatry school as well as possible exams required<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated pre-podiatry advisors who help with course selection, application processes, and preparing for podiatry school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"undergraduate-course-work-2\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('undergraduate-course-work-2', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Here is an overview of what you might expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Core Science Courses: Biology, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, which often include lab components.<\/li>\n<li>Introductory Physics courses<\/li>\n<li>Biochemistry<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Anatomy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.marshall.edu\/undergraduate\/programs-az\/science\/preparation-professional-careers-health-care-professions\/\">Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog<\/a> for accurate course offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Some of these clubs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><b>Health Science Club <\/b>&#8211; <\/strong>A broader organization that supports students in various health-related fields, including podiatry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore various student clubs and organizations related to pre-podiatry on <a href=\"https:\/\/herdlife.marshall.edu\/\">HerdLink<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"podiatric-schools-4\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('podiatric-schools-4', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Here are the podiatry schools in the region:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM)<\/strong> &#8211; Independence, Ohio (near Cleveland)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM)<\/strong> &#8211; Independence, Ohio (Cleveland area)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine<\/strong> &#8211; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (now part of Kent State University) is the closest option to West Virginia for a dedicated podiatric program.<\/p>\n<p>These schools have varying admission requirements, so it&#8217;s essential to review their specific prerequisites and application procedures as well as possible exams required.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/Marshall-Medical-Professions-Pathways-flier.pdf\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button green \">\n\t\t<span>Start Your Pathway (PDF)<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in pursuing podiatry, reach out to Marshall University&#8217;s Health Professions Advising Office in the College of Science for more specific guidance on course selection and preparation for podiatry school.<br \/>\n<div class=\"marsha-row flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6 py-6 border-b border-gray-100\"><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-1\/6 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-200x300.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1.jpg 800w\" alt=\"http:\/\/Tricia%20Agnello\" class=\"rounded-lg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-3\/4 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0 entry-content\"><div class=\"text-xl font-semibold uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/profile\/tricia-agnello\/\">Tricia Agnello<\/a><\/div><div class=\"mt-3 mb-4\"><div class=\"font-semibold mb-1\">Student Services Specialist<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/staff\/\" rel=\"tag\">COS Staff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/cos-student-services\/\" rel=\"tag\">COS Student Services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/preprof\/\" rel=\"tag\">Pre-Professional Advising<\/a><\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-500 fill-current h-4 w-4 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M172.268 501.67C26.97 291.031 0 269.413 0 192 0 85.961 85.961 0 192 0s192 85.961 192 192c0 77.413-26.97 99.031-172.268 309.67-9.535 13.774-29.93 13.773-39.464 0zM192 272c44.183 0 80-35.817 80-80s-35.817-80-80-80-80 35.817-80 80 35.817 80 80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg>Science Building 267<\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-500 fill-current h-4 w-4 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>304-696-3476<\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-200 fill-current h-5 w-5 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M502.3 190.8c3.9-3.1 9.7-.2 9.7 4.7V400c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V195.6c0-5 5.7-7.8 9.7-4.7 22.4 17.4 52.1 39.5 154.1 113.6 21.1 15.4 56.7 47.8 92.2 47.6 35.7.3 72-32.8 92.3-47.6 102-74.1 131.6-96.3 154-113.7zM256 320c23.2.4 56.6-29.2 73.4-41.4 132.7-96.3 142.8-104.7 173.4-128.7 5.8-4.5 9.2-11.5 9.2-18.9v-19c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v19c0 7.4 3.4 14.3 9.2 18.9 30.6 23.9 40.7 32.4 173.4 128.7 16.8 12.2 50.2 41.8 73.4 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:tricia.agnello@marshall.edu\">tricia.agnello@marshall.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/preprof\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button button--secondary \">\n\t\t<span>Prepare for Health Care Professions with the College of Science<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Podiatric physicians are doctors and surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. 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