Shadowing Podiatrists through Local POD schools?

[newenglandlobster508]

Hi, I have been having some difficulties shadowing a podiatrist,

When I was applying to DO schools a while back, they just recommended I ask my local school, (I am in the silicon valley, CA). So I did

Is it similar for Podiatry schools? Samuel Merrit seems to be the closest to me. Also does anyone know if this is a decent school? Ive read about it but all I can find is people complaining about tuition and cost of living. I really would like to be able to go to medical school close to home if I Can.

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[bobtheweazel]

Hi, I have been having some difficulties shadowing a podiatrist,

When I was applying to DO schools a while back, they just recommended I ask my local school, (I am in the silicon valley, CA). So I did

Is it similar for Podiatry schools? Samuel Merrit seems to be the closest to me. Also does anyone know if this is a decent school? Ive read about it but all I can find is people complaining about tuition and cost of living. I really would like to be able to go to medical school close to home if I Can.

Yes, contact Samuel Meritt, they should have alumni in your area that you can shadow.

I can't comment on the quality of Samuel Meritt. Obviously it's probably one of the most expensive schools, but they probably also have some of the highest scholarships. I think I saw someone get like a $20,000 first year merit scholarship. And then further scolarships are always available depending on how you perform each year.

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[Weirdy]

Hi, I have been having some difficulties shadowing a podiatrist,

When I was applying to DO schools a while back, they just recommended I ask my local school, (I am in the silicon valley, CA). So I did

Is it similar for Podiatry schools? Samuel Merrit seems to be the closest to me. Also does anyone know if this is a decent school? Ive read about it but all I can find is people complaining about tuition and cost of living. I really would like to be able to go to medical school close to home if I Can.

Call CSPM.

If not, email, phone, walk in person to nearby podiatry offices and cold approach them.

As for CSPM- I got to meet Dr. Tran at a health fair in person. Super cool guy, very knowledgeable, and overall a doctor I'd want to be by the time I graduate.

Can't speak for the school.

There are a few students in this forum who go to CSPM. Try making a separate thread or for a quicker response, read through some of the threads on here and see what members currently go there. PM them for a first hand account of the school.

 

[FootAndAnkle]

Hi, I have been having some difficulties shadowing a podiatrist,

When I was applying to DO schools a while back, they just recommended I ask my local school, (I am in the silicon valley, CA). So I did

Is it similar for Podiatry schools? Samuel Merrit seems to be the closest to me. Also does anyone know if this is a decent school? Ive read about it but all I can find is people complaining about tuition and cost of living. I really would like to be able to go to medical school close to home if I Can.

Cold calling in-person works, as well, if you have some local podiatrists in your area. Just be respectful and dressed appropriately, in case the doctor lets you shadow the same day!