The American Association of Colleges of Podiatric
Medicine (AACPM) is a professional organization representing all eight of the
nation’s colleges of podiatric medicine and more than 200 affiliated teaching
hospitals. The Association serves as a
national forum for the exchange of ideas, issues, information, and concerns
relating to podiatric medical education.
AACPM provides a full range of services and activities
for its members including research, policy and legislative analyses. The Association serves as the liaison with
governmental and private agencies, and cooperates with other professional
organizations in the health and education communities.
THE APPLICATION SERVICE (AACPMAS)
AACPM administers the American Association of Colleges of
Podiatric Medicine’s Application Service (AACPMAS), which processes all
applications submitted for admission to its eight member colleges of podiatric
medicine. This service enables
applicants to apply simultaneously to any or all of the colleges of podiatric
medicine by submitting an application to a single agency. Colleges of podiatric medicine that are not
members of AACPM also may be eligible to participate in, and have all first
year applicants use the AACPMAS centralized application service. The centralized application service
eliminates the time-consuming task of the applicant having to complete numerous
applications, yet provides the necessary application information in a standard
format for the schools.
As an AACPMAS applicant, you may apply to the FIRST
Year (only) of the FALL Entering Class of any of the eight AACPM member
colleges of podiatric medicine and/or other colleges participating in AACPMAS.
Candidates applying for ADVANCED STANDING or TRANSFER
to other than the FIRST year of podiatric medical school, MAY NOT apply through
AACPMAS, but should contact the individual colleges DIRECTLY.
If you are re-applying through AACPMAS, you must submit a new application along with the
current fee.
ADMISSIONS
DECISIONS
AACPMAS is essentially an information clearinghouse, and
does not influence any school's selection of applicants. All admissions decisions are made exclusively
by the individual colleges of podiatric medicine. AACPMAS provides only the application
processing service and makes no judgments in reaching admissions
decisions. Furthermore, admission to a
college of podiatric medicine does not guarantee licensure or the practice of
podiatric medicine.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Information provided on your AACPMAS application will be released only to AACPM and the colleges of podiatric medicine. Information about applicants will be used to determine enrollment data and to follow the progress of students in the educational program. All information about applicants and students disclosed by the Association is disseminated only in aggregate statistical form. AACPM and its member institutions will use the information for research and development aimed at improving podiatric medical education and admissions policies and procedures.
FRAUDULENT
INFORMATION
Should there be an
apparent irregularity in an application, AACPMAS will contact the applicant for
clarification. If the question cannot be
satisfactorily resolved, a standard procedure of investigation will be initiated. The applicant will be informed of the steps
to be taken, which may result in circulation of a report of the irregularity to
each of the colleges to which the applicant has applied or may apply in the
future. Furthermore, applicants are
admitted based upon current and correct information provided by the
applicant. Each college of podiatric
medicine is encouraged to check the information provided. Incorrect information can lead to expulsion.
The first step PRIOR to completing your AACPMAS
Application should involve a meeting with the Health Professions Advisor at the school you now
attend. Advisors are regularly provided
with information about the characteristics of applicants who have been admitted
to podiatric medical colleges in past years, changes in admission requirements,
and general data about podiatric medicine.
This information along with years of experience in counseling students
who plan health related careers, makes your Health Professions Advisor a
valuable resource person with whom you should consult about your future
career. A meeting with your advisor
before you complete your AACPMAS application will help you in selecting a
college of podiatric medicine, and aid you in reducing the number of errors and
omissions in your Application.
The general admissions requirements to the colleges of
podiatric medicine are that one must have completed at least three (3) years
or ninety (90) semester hours of college credit at an accredited institution,
i.e., be of JUNIOR academic status.
The minimum semester credit hour
requirements for all of the colleges of podiatric medicine include the
following pre-requisites: (all Science
courses require a lab)
|
Biology |
8-12
semester hours |
|
Chemistry
(General or Inorganic) |
8-12
semester hours |
|
Organic
Chemistry |
8
semester hours |
|
Physics |
8
semester hours |
|
English |
6-8
semester hours |
Other requirements for admission include letters of recommendation, official transcripts from all
undergraduate and graduate institutions previously attended, which are to be
sent DIRECTLY to the colleges. A personal interview will be scheduled by
each college. In addition, the MCAT, DAT or GRE is required for
admission. For the specific
admissions tests required during the 2009 Application Cycle, please refer to
the following chart.
COLLEGES
OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
Acceptable
Standardized Tests
|
SCHOOL |
Standardized Tests
Accepted During the 2009 AACPMAS Cycle
|
|
AZPod |
MCAT Last MCAT test date: 5/28/09 |
|
BUSPM |
MCAT, DAT Last MCAT test date: 6/18/09 |
|
CSPM |
MCAT Last MCAT test date: 7/2/09 |
|
CPMS |
MCAT Last MCAT test date: 6/18/09 |
|
NYCPM |
MCAT, DAT Last MCAT test date: 6/18/09 |
|
OCPM |
MCAT Last MCAT test date: 7/2/09 |
|
SCPM |
MCAT Last MCAT test date: 5/28/09 |
|
TUSPM |
MCAT, DAT or GRE Last MCAT test date: 7/17/09 |
|
WUCPM |
MCAT Last MCAT test date:
6/18/09 |
The TOEFL is also required for admission for those
applicants whose native language is not
English and who have not received their undergraduate degree from
an
The TOEFL evaluates the English proficiency of people
whose native language is not English. It
is the applicant's responsibility to provide Official TOEFL (Test of
English as a Foreign Language) and Official TSE (Test of Spoken English)
scores DIRECTLY to the designated colleges from the testing agency. For information on these two (2) tests
call TOEFL/TSE Services at 609-771-7100 or visit their website at
http://www.toefl.org
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Upon receipt web applications are thoroughly screened for
completeness and accuracy. If the
application is complete and accurate, it will be transmitted electronically
to the Applicant’s designated schools within 24 hours. Applications are not processed until AACPMAS receives
payment.
The APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE is as follows and is NON-
REFUNDABLE.
|
Number of Colleges |
Processing Fee |
|
1 |
$100 |
|
2 |
$125 |
|
3 |
$150 |
|
4 |
$175 |
|
5 |
$200 |
|
6 |
$225 |
|
7 |
$250 |
|
8 |
$275 |
|
9 |
$300 |
|
Fee for Additional Designations after e-Delivery
of application: · $35.00
for each school |
|
Pay by:
MASTERCARD, VISA, or Check or Money Order made payable to
AACPM.
If paying by Check/Money Order call 1-800-922-9266 to
let AACPMAS know in advance.
Then send to: AACPMAS
APPLICATION
MATERIALS REQUIRED BY THE COLLEGES
After completing and delivering the web Application to AACPMAS,
applicants should arrange for the following application materials
to be sent to their designated colleges:
1. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Acceptance
is conditional upon the receipt of Official transcripts by
the colleges. These official transcripts must be sent DIRECTLY from the
Registrar's Office of each undergraduate, graduate and professional school
attended to all designated colleges.
Updated official transcripts are
also to be sent DIRECTLY to designated colleges.
If
your transcripts are from a foreign university with a grading system different
from the
World Education Services (WES)
Tel:
212-966-6311
www.wes.org/
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
7101 SW 102 Avenue
Tel: 305-273-1616
www.jsilny.com/
Educational Credential Evaluations, Inc. (ECE)
Tel:
414-289-3400
www.ece.org/
2. ADMISSION
TEST SCORES
The
Colleges of Podiatric Medicine DO NOT ACCEPT MCAT, DAT or GRE scores older
than three (3) years PRIOR to Application. Official
DAT Scores, GRE Scores (General & Science Subject) as well as TOEFL/TSE
Scores must be sent DIRECTLY to all designated
colleges. ONLY Official
MCAT Scores are to be sent to
AACPMAS. Official MCAT Scores received by AACPMAS after applications have been
processed will be forwarded within 24 hours to Applicants' designated
college(s).
To have your MCAT Scores sent to AACPMAS, go to the MCAT
Section of the AAMC website, https://services.aamc.org/mcatthx/
1.
Login with your username and password. You can use the same for
AMCAS/MCAT registration.
2.
Follow Send
all of my scores link at the bottom left corner.
3.
Select American Assoc. of Colleges
of Podiatric Med. App. Serv. in the Application Services box, and
click the button Add.
4. Select the box by I Agree and then click Submit.
Please make note of your AAMC ID Number.
You will need it when you apply through E-AACPMAS.
3. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Letters
of recommendation and other extraneous materials, e.g. past achievements,
research performed, resumes, diplomas or certificates, should be sent DIRECTLY
to designated colleges OR brought to the interview. Letters of recommendation sent to AACPMAS
will be filed at its office.
Please note which colleges will
accept electronic letters of recommendation (E-LOR) from letter services for
the 2009 application cycle:
|
SCHOOL |
Accepting E-LORs in 2008-09 |
|
AZPod |
Yes Virtual Evals |
|
BUSPM |
Yes Interfolio |
|
CSPM |
No |
|
CPMS |
Yes Interfolio or Virtual
Evals |
|
NYCPM |
Yes Interfolio |
|
OCPM |
No |
|
SCPM |
Yes Interfolio or Virtual
Evals |
|
TUSPM |
No |
|
WUCPM |
No |
4.
NEW APPLICANT INFORMATION
It is the Applicant’s
responsibility to report any information concerning a change in status after
submission of the AACPMAS application, directly to the colleges to which
(s)he is applying. For example, withdrawal of application, acquisition of
degrees, scholastic awards, academic difficulties, withdrawal from school, or
other information having a positive or negative effect on the application.
AACPMAS PROCESSING SCHEDULE
Processing of applications for admission to the FALL
Entering Class begins approximately SEPTEMBER 1st of each year.
After your correctly completed application has been received, AACPMAS
requires approximately 24 hours to process and transmits it electronically to
your designated colleges.
The deadline for PRIORITY consideration for the
FALL Entering Class is April 1st. After that date, admissions are granted on a
space available basis until the final deadline
date of July 31st.
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE (S) DESIGNATION
If you would like to add
a school after your application has been processed, log on by using your Username
and Password and proceed to the Designation Section. Click on “Click Here” to add the
college(s). When the form pops up,
select the college(s) and click “Save”.
A screen appears showing your additional designation(s) and the option
to pay. Proceed to payment. The fee is $35.00 for each school you wish to
add. Additional college designations
must also meet school deadline dates.
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