1. Prerequisite Courses

The courses below are required for admission; you may apply while coursework is in progress:

* may substitute Biochemistry for Organic Chemistry 2

2. Academic Preparation

• Completion of 90 semester hours of undergraduate academic work at an accredited college or university prior to matriculation into the program.
• Competitive overall and science GPA’s.
• See our Class Profile for more information.

3. MCAT

• Competitive scores on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
• Only scores from tests taken no more than three years prior to the enrollment year are accepted.
• Applicants are encouraged to take the MCAT by January of the enrollment year. 

4. Letters of Recommendation

• Either two or three individual letters of recommendation or one committee letter is required.
  -  One of the letters of recommendation must be from a DPM confirming a shadowing experience.
  -  We prefer letters from science faculty members who have taught you in a class. 
  - Letters are accepted via VirtualEval or Interfolio or should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions  
            and Recruitment. 

5. Podiatric Medical Exposure

• Demonstration of interest and understanding of the podiatric medical field and its various components.

6. Leadership

• Demonstration of leadership characteristics through academic or community service activities.

7. Community Service

• Demonstration of commitment to public service through a variety of humanitarian activities.

8. Communication

• Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills.