School of Podiatric Medicine

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What is Podiatric Medicine?

Podiatric medicine refers to the branch of medicine that is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment and care of disorders of the foot, ankle and related structures. A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM). Podiatrists are often the first to recognize arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease, skin disease, neurological ailments — all conditions that can affect the lower extremities. As a podiatrist, you can expect to be well trained to diagnose, treat, operate on, and prescribe medications for any disease, injury, deformity, or other condition of the foot or ankle. A career in podiatry offers the opportunity to specialize in many branches of podiatric medicine.

Specialties 

  • crutches

    Podiatric Orthopedics

    Treatment of imperfect foot and leg structure and function using special footwear, orthotic and prosthetic devices, and physical therapy. 

  • foot surgery

    Podiatric Surgery

    Utilization of modern operative procedures for the alleviation of various foot and ankle problems. 

  • foot insole

    Podiatric Sports Medicine

    The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lower extremity disorders in athletes. Barry University sponsors the only fellowship in podiatric sports medicine that is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.

  • Podopediatrics

    Podopediatrics

    Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of children's foot and leg problems. 

  • foot clinic

    Podiatric Primary Care

    Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of podiatric conditions as related to the total family health care environment. 

  • foot bandage

    Wound Care and Management

    Care and prevention of wounds, ulcers, and injuries of the lower extremities, especially related to diabetes and other chronic systemic diseases. 

  • Medical Professional

    Podiatric Research

    Podiatric medical research seeks to develop and understand alternative and effective methods for diagnosis and treatment options to improve the health of patients under the care of podiatric physicians.

The Profession

Salary/ Professional Benefits  

Podiatric medicine is a wonderful and flexible career path. With an average annual salary of $181,000, podiatrists enjoy an excellent work-life balance. According to the 2019 Podiatry Management annual survey, 62% of podiatrists work regular 40-hour weeks. In addition, podiatrists will always be in high demand, considering foot care is critical for the aging population. 

Professional Expectations 

Doctors of podiatric medicine (DPM) are in-demand physicians and surgeons who are trained with four years of schooling and a three-year, hospital-based residency to treat the foot and ankle. DPMs are in high demand — there is only one DPM per 20,000 Americans and 8 in 10 Americans experience foot problems that require their care. 

Specialty Boards and Professional Associations

Certification in specialty boards in podiatric medicine testifies to the qualifications of podiatric physicians in their field. Getting certified by a board assures that the physician meets the highest level of achievement and skill to treat foot and ankle pathologies in that specialty area. There are several that you can join such as the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM), American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABFAS), American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), or American Board of Wound Management (ABWM). Podiatrists can also serve on academic boards such as the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM), the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME) or the Council on Teaching Hospitals (COTH).

Barry Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Program

Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine has extensive clinical affiliations in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas including three hospital-based Foot and Ankle Institute clinics and an extensive array of other hospital-based clinics. All locations offer students broad hands-on experience with a wide range  of patient populations. The University also offers a DPM/MBA dual degree to help graduates manage their medical practices and a Podiatric Sports Medicine Fellowship program with national accreditation.

Once our podiatric medicine students graduate, they are eligible to practice podiatric medicine in post-graduate residency training across the nation. Barry University boasts a 100% 3-year average in Residency placement rate for students graduating from the DPM program.

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School of Podiatric Medicine Accreditation

The Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. Accreditation is an indication of public approbation, attesting to the quality of the podiatric medical education program and the continued commitment of the institution to support the educational program.

The Council is recognized as the professional institutional accrediting agency for podiatric medical education by the U. S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

For further information, please contact the Council on Podiatric Medical Education at the following address:

Council on Podiatric Medical Education
11400 Rockville Pike, Suite 220
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 581-9200

Council on Podiatric Medical Education Reaccreditation Information

The Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.

CPME Required Outcomes

CPME Required Outcomes – December 1, 2024
Number of students passing exam/Total number taking exam
Percent
Part I APMLE: 3-year Average Pass Rate 2022-2024 173/191 90.6
Part II APMLE: 3-year Average Written Pass Rate 2022-2024 175/175 100
Four-year Graduation Rate (2022-2024 average) 162/198 81.8
Residency Placement Rate (2022-2024 average) 177/177 100
CPME Required Outcomes – December 1, 2024 Part I APMLE: 3-year Average Pass Rate 2022-2024 Number of students passing exam/Total number taking exam 173/191 Percent 90.6
CPME Required Outcomes – December 1, 2024 Part II APMLE: 3-year Average Written Pass Rate 2022-2024 Number of students passing exam/Total number taking exam 175/175 Percent 100
CPME Required Outcomes – December 1, 2024 Four-year Graduation Rate (2022-2024 average) Number of students passing exam/Total number taking exam 162/198 Percent 81.8
CPME Required Outcomes – December 1, 2024 Residency Placement Rate (2022-2024 average) Number of students passing exam/Total number taking exam 177/177 Percent 100

Graduation Rate: The total number of students who graduated from a school or college of podiatric medicine within 4 years, divided by the number of new (not repeat) students attending at the 2 week point at the beginning of the first year/first semester.

Residency Placement Rate: The total number of students in a graduating class placed in a residency program divided by the total number of graduates.

Distance Education

  • 0% of the curriculum is delivered via distance learning.
  • There are no courses in the curriculum that include distance learning.

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