Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, DPM

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) offers coursework and clinical programs leading to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree in four years. The DPM curriculum fully prepares students for post-graduate residency training.

In health care today, it is important to focus on the whole patient, rather than an isolated medical problem. Serious problems of the foot or lower extremity can adversely affect the overall health and well-being of a patient. Conversely, systemic disease or disorder, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, may manifest itself first through potentially serious foot problems. These complex interrelationships demand a DPM, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, and a skilled practitioner educated to detect and treat a variety of related diseases. Students at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine make a commitment to excellence in podiatry from the first week of orientation through residency. By graduation, students will demonstrate proficiency in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of problems and diseases of the foot, ankle and lower extremity.

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine is fully integrated with a large, comprehensive university health system in Philadelphia. The largest podiatric medical treatment facility anywhere, the Foot and Ankle Institute at TUSPM has more than 40,000 patient visits annually. TUSPM offers early hands-on clinical training with rotations through our two facilities, as well as through various facets of the Temple University Health System.

Our students enjoy all Temple University facilities, including numerous libraries, computer labs, and sporting and cultural events; we also have the largest podiatric medical library in the United States as well as on-campus housing for students. TUSPM is fully accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.