Temple University: Recap of October 30th's Meeting

During today's meeting Katerra Snead from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, came into talk about the University's School of Podiatric Medicine. Details from the presentation consisted of:

• a summary of podiatry, a health science which focuses on the foot and ankle
• the layout/track of classes for students: a 7 year commitment (similar to allopathic medicine) consisting of 4 years of podiatric medical school and 3-4 years of residency
• the wide range of podiatric specialties in many fields, such as: surgery, sports medicine, dermatology
• the research opportunities available to students many of whom publish their work in journals
• the accommodating and well-paying lifestyle of podiatry
• admission requirements, which are similar to most other medical schools; however experience shadowing a podiatrist is required
• their resources for experience, such as the Foot and Ankle institute, and a Clinical Skills Lab
• some shadowing opportunities in the summer and winter through their Winter and Summer Internship Program
• a more in-depth session on podiatry on November 16th at their pre-health open house