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Podiatric medicine looks a lot like pre-med — the same science prerequisites and the same MCAT — but with its own application and a focus on the foot and lower limb. Here's the roadmap, so you can build a competitive application.
Podiatry runs on the same MCAT and science record as med school
The foundation is the same as pre-med — strong science grades and a solid MCAT. What sets podiatry apart is shadowing DPMs to show you understand and want this specific field, then applying through AACPMAS. Build the record early and the path is very doable.
Keep going: weigh a biology degree, compare the pre-med roadmap, and check if it will pay off.