Questions about NYCPM and reputation of schools

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Hi all,

I am fairly certain that I want to apply to podiatry school next year. Coming from the NYC area and being very close with my family, I'd like to spend the next 4 years (or more) near them and so I ask the following:

Will I be denying myself of a chance at better residency placement, and a better overall education if I decide to apply to NYCPM and plan to attend if accepted? (rather than shopping around at more than just this one school)

What are the drawbacks of going to a podiatry school that is not as "selective" as some of the others out there?

Right now I'm at Cornell University, one of the most selective universities in the country, so I definitely do care about striving to attain my personal best and reputation. However, at the post-undergrad level, can someone explain the benefit of attending one of the more "competitive" podiatric schools as opposed to one that has a higher acceptance rate (NYCPM) in regards to potential job placement, education, and earnings.

Thanks so much everyone!!!

 

[SAFOOT]

Hi all,

I am fairly certain that I want to apply to podiatry school next year. Coming from the NYC area and being very close with my family, I'd like to spend the next 4 years (or more) near them and so I ask the following:

Will I be denying myself of a chance at better residency placement, and a better overall education if I decide to apply to NYCPM and plan to attend if accepted? (rather than shopping around at more than just this one school)

What are the drawbacks of going to a podiatry school that is not as "selective" as some of the others out there?

Right now I'm at Cornell University, one of the most selective universities in the country, so I definitely do care about striving to attain my personal best and reputation. However, at the post-undergrad level, can someone explain the benefit of attending one of the more "competitive" podiatric schools as opposed to one that has a higher acceptance rate (NYCPM) in regards to potential job placement, education, and earnings.

Thanks so much everyone!!!

There are no official rankings of podiatric medical schools as of yet so go with the school that you feel will succeed in.

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

There are no official rankings of podiatric medical schools as of yet so go with the school that you feel will succeed in.

Probably never will be either.

 

[krabmas]

Hi all,

I am fairly certain that I want to apply to podiatry school next year. Coming from the NYC area and being very close with my family, I'd like to spend the next 4 years (or more) near them and so I ask the following:

Will I be denying myself of a chance at better residency placement, and a better overall education if I decide to apply to NYCPM and plan to attend if accepted? (rather than shopping around at more than just this one school)

What are the drawbacks of going to a podiatry school that is not as "selective" as some of the others out there?

Right now I'm at Cornell University, one of the most selective universities in the country, so I definitely do care about striving to attain my personal best and reputation. However, at the post-undergrad level, can someone explain the benefit of attending one of the more "competitive" podiatric schools as opposed to one that has a higher acceptance rate (NYCPM) in regards to potential job placement, education, and earnings.

Thanks so much everyone!!!

If you are certain that you want to stay in the northeast even for residency than NY is fine for school.

There are people that do well from NYCPM but they are the ones that go there, talk to no one, and do not buy into "everyone gets a residency". You must do lots of self teaching and searching for mentors that are not affiliated with the school in order to do your best from NYCPM and compare/compete with students from other schools for residency placement.