Overview
From its inception by a small group of medical pioneers in 1911, the College has dedicated itself to providing a professional medical education, serving as a catalyst in the fields of teaching, research, and service. The New York College of Podiatric Medicine is committed to serving the needs of its students and its graduates and to providing excellent care to its patients. To this end, strong basic science and clinical programs are enhanced by extensive externship, residency, and continuing education programs.

The Community
As a truly international city, New York provides opportunities for every interest: music, clubs, Broadway and off-Broadway productions, and museums. The Adirondack Mountains and the beautiful beaches of Long Island and New Jersey are both only a short ride away. Every major professional sport is represented, many by two teams.

The New York College of Podiatric Medicine is proud of its student diversity, having a student population that represents most American states and several other countries. The average number of students is 400. Members of underrepresented minority groups represent approximately 15 percent of the student body, and women represent nearly 45 percent.

Programs of study and degree requirements
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM), the first and largest college of podiatric medicine, established in 1911, is an independent, nonprofit institution located in New York City. It shares its Manhattan location with the Foot Clinics of New York, the largest foot-care center in the world.

The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is awarded after an intensive program of basic science training similar to that of an allopathic institution. Students enter an extensive program of clinical training for their third and fourth years of medical school.

The training opportunities in the Foot Clinics of New York are unsurpassed in regard to the number of patients seen and the variety of podiatric treatment given. Annually, more than 50,000 patients receive podiatric care in the five clinical divisions (Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Radiology). Second-year students are introduced to the clinics through observation of patients and their treatment. Third-year students receive hands-on clinical training under the supervision of attending clinicians. The fourth year is primarily a clinical learning experience, with advanced seminars and a large array of clinical elective/externship opportunities.

Clinical electives and externships of four weeks' duration are available at many health-care institutions around the U.S. and in several other countries.

Facilities & Resources
The College maintains several basic science research labs at its Manhattan campus. Faculty members perform additional basic science research at various medical facilities around the city. Clinical research opportunities are provided through the College's Extensive Network of Clinical Affiliations. These include New York–Presbyterian Health Care Network, New York Health & Hospitals Corp., and the Nassau County Medical Center. The print library contains more than 12,500 books and 300 periodicals. Access to additional print sources is obtained through MEDLINE and consortium agreements with other medical libraries. The audiovisual library contains an extensive collection of videotapes, slide presentations, and computer software packages to support the curriculum, research, and clinical needs of students, faculty, and the profession.

Expenses and Aid
Costs: Tuition and fees for the 2005-–06 academic year were $25,680; additional costs include books, supplies, and instruments.

Financial Aid: The NYCPM's financial aid office provides students with a variety of aid programs based on eligibility. Federal Stafford loan programs, federal campus-based financial aid programs, college work-study, and sponsored academic and need-based scholarships are a few of the financial aid options.

Housing/Living Expenses: Living expenses vary greatly in the New York metropolitan area. Utilities, rent, telephone, food, transportation, and personal expenses are included in the NYCPM's estimated $15,000 cost of living. The Student Affairs Office assists students with housing and maintains affiliation with several dormitory and apartment-type residences that cater to medical students.

How to Apply
Applicants to the New York College of Podiatric Medicine should contact the admissions office directly for information.

Prospective applicants are required to have at least 90 undergraduate credit hours. A bachelor's degree is recommended, with at least two semesters each in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Applicants are strongly urged to take a broad selection of course work beyond the science curriculum that prepares them for entrance. In addition to premed majors, graduates from nonscience majors are also welcome to apply so long as the minimum requirements previously stated have been completed. Students must submit an official transcript from every institution they have attended. The MCAT is required. Other standardized tests, such as the DATs, may be substituted at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Three letters of recommendation and an interview are also mandatory.

Susan Belanger, D.P.M.

Raymond Cavaliere, D.P.M. (Adjunct)

Thomas DeLauro, D.P.M.

Michael Dellacorte, D.P.M. (Adjunct)

Clifford Gevirtz, M.D., M.P.H. (Adjunct)

Renato Giorgini, D.P.M. (Adjunct)

Patrick Grisafi, D.P.M. (Adjunct)

Jonathan Haber, D.P.M.

Joseph Hogan, D.P.M.

Tanya Jackson, D.P.M.

Kevin Jules, Chair; D.P.M.

Stanley Kalish, D.P.M. (Adjunct)

Guido LaPorta, D.P.M. (Adjunct)

Charles Lombardi, D.P.M. (Adjunct)

Dorene O'Hara, M.D.

Martin Pressman, D.P.M. (Adjunct)

Susan Rice, D.P.M.

Richard Schachter, D.P.M.

Keith Springer, D.P.M.

Michael Trepal, Vice President, Academic Affairs, and Dean; D.P.M.

Debra Velasco, D.P.M. (MHC).

Edwin Wolf, D.P.M.

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