New podiatric schools?

[Medfieldfuture]

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I'm not sure if anyone knows here but I'm wondering has anyone heard of plans of new podiatric schools since there's so little of them? If you have some onshore please let me know, if you have more specifically about Florida besides Barry I would really appreciate to know of a new school is coming to Florida anytime soon within the next 5 years. Thanks

 

[EK18]

Very unlikely that new schools will open up anytime soon. The residency shortage coupled with CPME efforts created a moratorium (hold) on new schools. It's true that there are fewer podiatry schools compared to other health professions but remember that podiatry is a very specific niche (like Optometry) and unchecked growth of new schools would cause saturation very quickly.

 

[DocBlin]

That is correct. There is a moratorium on opening any new POD schools anywhere in US.

 

[jonod1107]

That is correct. There is a moratorium on opening any new POD schools anywhere in US.

Yep, they tightened regulations after Western opened. Before, a Pod school can open as long as they met all the regulations and rules to get certified. Now, it requires a special vote by the members.