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Des Moines University   College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) 3200 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312-4198 US   Phone: 1-515-271-7497 Fax: 1-515-271-7075   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - D.P.M. On Campus   As a student at Des Moines University's College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, you will spend the first year studying the basic medical sciences alongside students in the osteopathic medicine program, followed by specialization in the foot and ankle during the second year. In this way, you are trained as a physician first, then as a foot and ankle specialist. Graduates enjoy opportunities to enter highly renowned residency programs in prestigious hospitals and clinics throughout the U.S. Averages for 2009 incoming students: Overall GPA 3.35; science GPA 3.24. MCAT score 23. Class size 57. First year student:faculty ratio is 7:1.     Accreditation Information: The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Des Moines University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Assoc  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree, any field, or a minimum of 90 credit hours of undergraduate study. (Note: The overwhelming majority of accepted students hold a bachelor's degree.)  Pre-Requisite Courses 8 hours Biology with lab; 8 hours General Chemistry with lab; 8 hours Organic Chemistry with lab; 8 hours Physics with lab; 6 hours English or language arts. Highly recommended courses include biochemistry, genetics, comparative anatomy, mathematics, psychology, and medical terminology. All coursework must be from a regionally accredited institution.  International Student Requirements International students must meet all SEVIS requirements for studying in the U.S. Students who have completed their undergraduate work outside the U.S. are encouraged to spend at least one year studying in the U.S. prior to attending DMU.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.75 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Applicants should have exposure to podiatric medicine. Shadowing a podiatric physician is strongly encouraged.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements MCAT scores. Seat deposit ($500).    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation:         Visit Program Website