Pre-Podiatry

What is podiatric medicine?

Podiatric medicine, or podiatry, is the medical specialty that includes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders and injuries to the foot, ankle and lower leg.

What is the pre-podiatric medicine track at Trine University?

The pre-podiatric medicine track includes coursework, integrated within your Bachelor of Science in Biology degree, that prepares you to be accepted into and succeed in graduate programs in dentistry.

What benefits do I get by completing the pre-podiatric medicine track at Trine University?

By completing the pre-podiatric medicine track, you will be equipped to continue to graduate school and a career as a podiatrist. You also qualify for early acceptance into the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)  program at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, with the possibility of direct admission.

What experiences will I have on this track?

Coursework in the pre-podiatric medicine track at Trine University includes training in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, psychology and ethics as well as laboratory and practical experiences.

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What can I do once I complete the track and my degree?

Once you complete the pre-podiatric medicine track and Bachelor of Science in Biology degree, you can continue on to graduate study in podiatric medicine and a career as a podiatrist. Podiatrists work in healthcare settings that include hospitals, clinics, private practices and nursing homes.