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College of Podiatric Medicine

Bridge to Podiatric Residency

An accelerated pathway for medical and dental graduates to earn a DPM degree and pursue U.S. podiatric residency training.

Accreditation
WSCUC, CPME
Curriculum
Sequential Course Curriculum

College of Nursing

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Samuel Merritt University's DNAP combines rigorous doctoral education with extensive clinical experience to prepare critical care nurses for advanced practice as CRNAs.

Accreditation
WSCUC and COA
Curriculum
Sequential Course Curriculum

College of Health Sciences

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Samuel Merritt University's Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program prepares future occupational therapists through rigorous clinical education grounded in healthcare. Students develop the clinical reasoning and therapeutic expertise needed to help people improve function and participate more fully in everyday life.

Accreditation
WSCUC
Curriculum
Five, 15-week didactic semesters that include Level I Fieldwork, two, 12-week semesters of Level II Fieldwork, and one, 15-week semester of Capstone

College of Health Sciences

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Samuel Merritt University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program combines evidence-informed education with clinical experience to prepare students to improve movement and function across diverse patient populations.

Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Curriculum
Full-time, Sequential

College of Podiatric Medicine

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Samuel Merritt University's DPM prepares future physicians through specialized medical education and clinical training focused on lower extremity medicine and surgery.

Accreditation
WSCUC, CPME
Curriculum
Sequential Course Curriculum

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Oakland

525 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607

800.607.6377

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Sacramento

2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 360
Sacramento, CA 95833

800.607.6377

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Fresno

1791 E. Fir Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720

800.607.6377

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San Francisco Peninsula

999 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404

800.607.6377

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Online Programs

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