The SUNY College of Optometry is hosting an Open House Thursday, May 15 from 9:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m. You will receive answers to your querstions about requirements, procedures, and costof attending. Please RSVP to Admissions@SUNYOPT.EDU by Tuesday, May 13 with your total number of guests. LIMIT of TWO Guests per person.
State University College if Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
NY, NY 10036
Phone: 800-291-3937
Email: admissions@sunyopt.edu
The Illinois College of Optometry is pleased to announce their summer program for underrepresented minority undergraduate students. The program is a weeklong experience that will expose undergraduate students to the profession of optometry in a variety of settings. Participants will have the opportunity to meet and work with current optometry students, ICO Faculty & Staff, as well as practicing optometrists.
Students will be housed at no charge in our Residential Complex. There is no cost to participate in this program. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses and/or transportation cost to and from ICO.
Program Dates: Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 18, 2008
Application Period: April 1 - 30, 2008
Notification: Applicants will be notified on or about May 16, 2008.
For eligibility and application information, click on the link.
Illinois College of Optometry
3241 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312-949-7407
The Admissions Office at New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NYCPM is excited to announce the 2008 Pre-Matriculation Summer Program dates.
The program, which takes place from July 7, 2008 through August 15, 2008, consists of three parts:
Participants take a combination of three courses from the Pre-Clinical Sciences curriculum at NYCPM. e.g., Biochemistry, Histology, Physiology, Anatomy, or Genetics
Students are exposed to podiatric medicine, clinical procedures, and patient care by shadowing in our clinic, The Foot Clinics of New York.
Students learn reading comprehension, time management, and note taking skills, designed specifically to prepare them for medical school.
The program fee is $700.00. Current undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 80 credit hours with no previous applications to a podiatry school can apply for tuition exemption. Tuition exemptions will be approved based on the student’s academic achievements as well as their demonstrated motivation to pursue a medical profession.
Students will still be responsible for room and board and separate housing fees apply should students request accommodations in our housing facilities. Six weeks of medical exposure while living with medical students from across the country in New York City is an unparalleled opportunity.
Information about the program and the application for admission can be found on the website.
If you are interested in providing health care but with a family life?
You should consider attending:
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Open House
Saturday, April 5 (Lunch Provided)
Registration : 9:30 a.m.
Program : 10am–1pm
Lunch will immediately follow the program
RSVP at (800) 220-FEET or (215)625-5451
Come explore your options and have your questions answered.
8th at Race Street • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TUSPM’s Annual Summer Internship Program
Celebrating our 10th year!
June 6-13, 2008
Students get to explore Podiatry through shadowing, workshops and seminars
Application deadline is April 25, 2008
Additional information is here
Increase of Aging Population, Prevalence of Obesity and Diabetes Impact the Profession
BETHESDA, Md. – For young Americans looking for job security in a lagging economy, entering the field of podiatric medicine – which currently boasts 15,000 doctors nationwide – may be a step in the right direction. A recent workforce study indicates that the nation’s eight colleges of podiatric medicine would have to triple their graduates between now and 2014 in order to meet growing population demands.
The study, conducted by the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the School of Public Health, University at Albany, attributes an increase in foot problems as a result of growing obesity, diabetes and aging rates to have a direct impact on the profession. In 2002, podiatrists provided close to 40 percent of all foot care services in the United States, compared to 13 percent for orthopedic physicians and 37 percent for all other physicians, including primary care doctors.
Podiatrists are medically and surgically trained to diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot, ankle and lower extremity. Podiatrists are typically older on average than the overall U.S. labor force. In fact, the professions’ median age of 45 will certainly contribute to future occupational demands in the next 10 to 15 years. “The field of podiatry is really one of the most specialized in all of medicine. And anyone who has become a podiatrist knows that the payoffs associated with becoming a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) are priceless,” said Dr. Christian Robertozzi, APMA president. “But when it all boils down to it, most medical students are concerned about what their salaries will be once they enter the workforce. Because the supply is less than the demand for podiatrists at the moment, the median income for our profession is at an all-time high.”
Adding to the profession’s attractiveness, podiatric medicine touts desirable salaries and a flexible lifestyle. The study’s 2001 data revealed the median income of a DPM to be nearly $134,000, comparable to other medical professions’ salaries such as dentistry, pediatrics and surgery. The most recent podiatric practice survey in 2006 revealed a median salary of $150,000 and in 2007, podiatric medicine placed 15th on Forbes’ survey of “America’s 25 Best Paying Jobs.” In addition, podiatry’s working conditions in comparison to other medical specialties offer more options in practice structure. This gives both those seeking an engaging, always-on-call atmosphere in a hospital emergency room and those looking for a more laid-back, family-friendly schedule the opportunity to each thrive in their respective workplaces.
The Podiatric Medicine Workforce Study will be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA). For the latest information on APMA surveys, including the workforce study survey. To view the workforce study in PDF format, click the link.
American Podiatric Medical Association
800-275-2762 ext. 280
301-581-9280 (direct)
301-530-2752 (fax)
The Open House features:
Q and A with Admissions
Shuttle ride to Times Square
Lunch with NYCPM alumni in Times Square
Entrance into the Clinical Conference
Optional sit-in on workshops such as
Monitoring Recovery after Ankle Injury: When Can I Return to Sports?
Boosting Patient Satisfaction and Outcomes Through Ancillary Services
30 Winning Practice Strategies
Treating the Professional Dancer
Walk through exhibitions displaying the newest technologies in podiatric medicine
Network with hundreds of DPMs in the Northeast region
The day will begin at 9 a.m. at NYCPM and you can leave from the Conference when you are finished.
There are no costs associated with this event, so you should consider taking advantage of this opportunity.
If you are interested in attending, simply register online .
Friends and family are welcome to attend the Open House at NYCPM, but due to the high cost of registration, only prospective students can be admitted into the Conference. If you have attended an Open House in the past but are interested in attending the Conference, you can come to NYCPM after the Open House for the free shuttle ride to Times Square. Please RSVP for the Conference by January 14th.
If you have questions, please call Joanne Snapp at 212-410-8474.
OPEN HOUSE
SUNY College of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
NY, NY 10036
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd
Starts at 9:45am
To learn about the Doctor of Optometry program, entrance requirements and tour.
To make a reservation to attend, please send your
-Name
-Address
-If you’ll be bringing guests (limit of 2)
To:
E-mail - Admissions@sunyopt.edu
Phone - 800-291-3937
What do you know about podiatric medicine? Doctor’s of Podiatric Medicine (DPM’s) practice diverse subspecialties such as surgery, diabetic wound care and sports medicine. DPMs are in high demand. Median income is $134,000. 25% of all practicing DPMs graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) - the nation’s first and largest podiatric college.
A representative from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine will be at UB Monday, November 5 from 3:30-4:30 in room 145A Student Union.
The NY College of Podiatric Medicine is located at 1800 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10035
Come learn about the exciting opportunities that Life University (Georgia) has to offer you. Join Dr. Mary Flannery, Director of Admissions at Life University for lunch at Cozumel Grill, 153 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY on Saturday, September 22 at 12:30pm.
Please RSVP by 10:00 p.m. Friday night to Dr. Mary Flannery at 770-880-3934
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine invites you to attend their October 13 Open House from 9-11:30 a.m. A great opportunity to learn more about podiatric medicine and NYCPM. The day will include: . Breakfast with NYCPM students · Presentation by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine · Presentation by a Student Ambassador · Admissions Q & A · Tour of the College and Foot Clinics of New York NYCPM is located on 124th Street between Park and Madison Avenues. Friends and family are welcome. To register, click on the link or call the Admissions Office at 212-410-8098.
New York College of Podiatric Medicine 1800 Park Avenue New York, NY 10035. Since 1911.
