Podiatry – Future Health Science Professionals Committee

Clinical Involvement

Clinical involvement is a crucial part of the health science journey, as it will help you to explore and confirm your interest in the profession and demonstrate a commitment to serving others. While there is not a required number of clinical hours for the podiatry application, you should plan to spend a significant amount of time outside of class gaining experience in clinical settings to strengthen your application.

Application Process

Below is a list of action steps to plan for when you are applying to podiatry medical school in America. This is a simplified version of a multifaceted process, This is a simplified version of a multifaceted process, so we recommend consulting the Professional Health Program Application Process section of our website.

Application System
- In Canada, applications are done through the Universite de Quebec a Trois-Rivieres.
- In America, applications are done through the AACPMAS
Entrance Exam
- UQTR does not require any entrance exams.
- The majority of schools in the US require the MCAT for admission.
Selecting Schools
- It is essential to select schools that are not only a good fit for you academically, but also a good fit for your values, skills, interests, and that will help you become the professional you want to be. Take time to research programs prior to the application process. Here are some factors you should consider:
  - Admission Requirements
  - Institutional mission, goals, and values
  - Size of cohort
  - Location
  - Your professional interests as it aligns with the school’s mission and training
Reference Letters
- Confirm your letter writers at least 3 months before you plan to apply. You should determine specific letter requirements and quantities from your programs of choice. Letters are most commonly required from at least one of the following categories:
  - Science Faculty
  - Academic Advisor
  - Podiatric Physician
  - Medical Professional
Timeline
- The application process lasts approximately 12 months. You should submit your primary application as soon as possible when the application opens in August.
Personal Statment
- This is a crucial part of your application to become a Podiatrist. Click here to find some tips and sample statements.

Academic Prerequisites

Pre-requisite course requirements vary widely by individual school.

For Canadian schools, you should determine specific requirements for programs of choice using the:

Canadian Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA)
- There is only 1 school in Canada that offers a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree; Universite de Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

For American schools, you should determine specific requirements for programs of choice using the:

Course	Required for Canadian Schools?	Required for American Schools?
English	No	Yes
Biology	Yes	Yes
General Chemistry	Yes	Yes
Organic Chemsitry	No	Yes
Physics	Yes	Yes
Biochemistry	Recommended	Recommended
Immunology	No	Recommended
Microiology	No	Recommended
Genetics	No	Recommended
Anatomy & Physiology	Recommended	Recommended
Histology	No	Recommended
Zoology	No	Recommended

*Some podiatry medical schools may require different courses. Make sure to check your program’s course requirements before applying.

Careers in Podiatry

Clinical Involvement

Application Process

Academic Prerequisites