The College of Podiatric Medicine Experience: Summer Enrichment Program

Explore the field of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery through this 3-day event hosted at the Oakland campus.  Talk to the students and faculty and find out if this rewarding profession fits you.  

The CPM Summer Enrichment Program has been created for undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in podiatric medicine and surgery.  The 2024 program is scheduled from July 17-19 and will be hosted at Samuel Merritt University's Oakland campus.

During the program, you'll have the opportunity to: 

  • Explore the profession of podiatry
  • Shadow current CPM students and faculty in a variety of clinical settings*
  • Learn about the Basic Sciences department and its partnership with CPM
  • Participate in an MCAT workshop
  • Learn about the admission process, financial aid, and scholarships
  • Participate in cast making and suturing.
  • Learn sports medicine taping techniques, and more

*Shadowing experiences may be subject to change depending on clinical availability. Space is limited for this summer program.

Applications for the 2024 Podiatry Experience are now open. Click the button below to begin. 

APPLY

The CPM Summer Enrichment Program will be hosted in-person at Samuel Merritt University's Oakland campus in July.

CPM Summer Enrichment Program
July 17-19, 2024
9am - 4p each day
Participants will be required to attend all sessions.

Limited to 20 participants
 

All pre-med/pre-health students are eligible to apply.

Important Notice
Accepted/Confirmed participants will be notified by email no later than May 29, 2024. Travel reimbursement for flights (or direct payment by university via travel agency) will be capped at $400 per participant.  Participants are responsible for hotel and other travel related accommodations (hotel accommodations may also be available via SMU travel partner). Certain restrictions may apply.

Online submission process:

       Step 1: Once live, click Apply button.  

       Step 2: Complete all sections of application.

       Step 3: Submit application and supporting documentation by deadline of May 15, 2024.

       Step 4: Successful participants will be notified May 29, 2024 by email.  

May 15, 2024 // Application Deadline

May 29, 2024 // Electronic Notification of Selection

  • Participants will be reimbursed a maximum of $400 for flight travel (flight arrangements/payment may be available via SMU travel agency). 

  • Participants are responsible for hotel and other travel related accommodations (hotel accommodations may also be available via SMU travel partner).
  • Breakfast and lunch provided to participants on July 17-19.

     

     

CPM Summer Enrichment Program

If you are curious about joining the field of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, join us next summer!