The Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine is committed to providing excellent podiatric medical education across the spectrum of healthcare delivery, meaningful community service, and innovative research.
To achieve this mission we will treat everyone with compassion and respect, work cooperatively and inter-professionally, hold ourselves to the highest levels of ethical conduct, continuously strive to improve our performance, and manage our resources prudently.
Supplemental application required: No
Recommendation Letters: Yes
- One letter of recommendation from a practicing podiatric physician.
- Two letters of recommendation from college faculty or a letter of recommendation from a pre-professional advisory board.
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LETTERS BY LIAISON: YES
Interfolio: Yes
Paper: Yes
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SMU College of Podiatric Medicine
Office of Admission
3100 Telegraph avenue, Suite 1000
Oakland, CA 94609
Mandatory on-campus or virtual interview: Yes
Pre-podiatry:
- The SMUCPM Podiatry Experience:
Summer Enrichment Program
www.samuelmerritt.edu/cspmexperience
Current Student Services:
- Counseling and wellness services
- Peer tutoring
- Academic support (study skills, test taking, time management)
- Writing support
- Disability support services
- Professional and career guidance/support
Active Student Organizations:
- Alumni & Associates, student chapter
- American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA)
- Biomechanics club
- Graduating students cite the overall education, as well as faculty, as the top reasons for recommending SMUCPM to others.
- Our Health Sciences Simulation Center (HSSC) is one of only three centers west of the Mississippi to receive national accreditation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
3100 Telegraph Avenue
Suite 1000
Oakland, CA 94609
510-879-9200
admission@samuelmerritt.edu
SMUCPM will lock in tuition for 4 years. Students can plan for a rate of increase OF 5% per year. Each podiatric medical college makes every effort to provide accurate, current information. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. For the most up to date information, please visit the college’s financial aid website.
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