Pre-Podiatric Medicine Affiliation Program
Elizabethtown College offers a preferred admission pathway to podiatric medicine, providing qualified students with early assurance of admission and a streamlined route to becoming a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
4+4 Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Program
Program Structure: Complete four years at Elizabethtown College, then continue at LECOM's Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program through their Early Acceptance Program.
Who Can Apply: Current Elizabethtown College students by the end of their junior year
Process: Students must apply directly to LECOM's Early Acceptance Program. LECOM will review applications and notify students of their acceptance status.
Requirements:
- Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) at time of application
- Science/Math GPA: Minimum 3.0 by end of junior year
- Overall GPA: Minimum 3.2 by end of junior year
- Required Courses: Complete all courses as noted in the catalog with grade of C or higher
- Additional Requirements: For further details and admissions requirements, contact the Health Professions Advising Committee
Contact the Health Professions Advising Committee at hpac@etown.edu for details and admissions requirements.
Suggested Coursework
The following courses fulfill minimum requirements for most podiatric medicine schools.
| Subject Area | Etown Courses | Typical Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (8 hours) | BIO 111, BIO 112* | First-Second Year |
| Chemistry (2 years) (through organic) |
CH 105, CH 113*, CH 213*, CH 242*, CH 216* & 1 lab | First-Third Year |
| Physics (8 hours) | PHY 101, PHY 102 | Third Year |
| English (8 hours) | EN 100 & Second EN Course | First-Third Year |
| Psychology (4 hours) | PSY 105 | By End of Third Year |
| Math (4 hours) | MA 251 | Anytime |
* Pre-requisites exist for some courses. Consult the Etown College Catalog for details.
For school-specific requirements, visit AACPM (American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine).