The mission of Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine, is to mentor and educate students by providing innovative educational experiences, including interprofessional patient care, in an inclusive, diverse and equitable environment, and inspiring a passion to improve the lives of others.
The vision of WesternU’s College of Podiatric Medicine is to be the global leader of innovative and integrated podiatric medical education.
Supplemental application required: NO
Recommendation Letters: YES
- A letter of recommendation cannot be from a family member.
Send Letters of recommendation by:
LETTERS BY LIAISON (Preferred): YES.
INTERFOLIO: YES
Send paper letters to:
Western University of Health Sciences
Attention: AO/DPM Admissions
309 East Second Street
Pomona, CA 91766
- Letters must be on official letterhead and must be signed by the recommender. Letter must be submitted in a sealed envelope that is signed over the seal by the recommender.
Send letters by email:
Send directly to admissions@westernu.edu
- Shadowing verification may be emailed directly to admissions from the doctor’s office. Letters of recommendation may be attached but must be on official letterhead. Email address must be a business or school email address.
Mandatory on-campus/VIRTUAL interview: Yes
- We strongly recommend you shadow a DPM. If you need assistance in locating a podiatric physician, email us and we can refer you to a DPM in your area.
- Interest in, and knowledge of, Podiatric Medicine may be discussed during the interview.
Pre-podiatry:
- DPM shadowing at WesternU’s Patient Care Center
https://apply.westernu.edu/portal/shadowing-cpm
Current Student Services:
- Academic Counseling and tutoring
- Internships, Externships, or Extramural Programs
- Community Service Opportunities
- Personal Counseling
- Professional and Career Development Programming/Mentoring
Active Student Organizations:
- 130+ Diverse Clubs & Interest Groups
- Majority of pre-clinical curriculum embedded in osteopathic curriculum.
- 6-7 months of clerkship before residency applications are due.
- 100% residency placement rate.
- Sakaria Family Patient Simulation Suite: a 6,000 square foot innovative learning space with state-of-the-art equipment to provide our students with the highest quality medical simulation experiences.
- The Medical Simulation Suite includes:
- Surgery/Operating Room (OR/ER)
- Labor/Delivery Room
- Simulation Flex Rooms (3) for novel technologies
- Med-Sim Control Rooms (2)
- Digital Immersive Training Environment Room
- Standardized Patient Exam Rooms (22) – new electric exam tables, medical wall units, white boards, and standard hospital room furniture
- Patient Simulators (4) – HAL® sS5301, VICTORIA® S2200, Pediatric HAL S2225, Super TORY® S2220
- The Medical Simulation Suite includes:
CONTACT INFORMATION
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
309 East Second St
Pomona, CA 91766
909-469-5335
admissions@westernu.edu
2024-2025 Academic 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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