The CPM Summer Enrichment Program and Winter Immersion Experience have been created for undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in podiatric medicine and surgery.  The 2025 Summer Enrichment Program is 3 days long and is scheduled from July 16-18 and will be hosted at Samuel Merritt University's Oakland campus. The  2025 Winter Immersion Experience is a one day event, and will take place on Friday, January 24.

During these programs, 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
  • 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 these programs.

To learn more about the 2025 Winter Immersion Experience, click on the details and application link below. 

january 2025 Winter immersion details and Application

To learn more about the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program, click on the application link and/or FAQ below. 

july 2025 Summer enrichment application

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

CPM Summer Enrichment Program
July 16-18, 2025
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 June 5, 2025. 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 18, 2025.

       Step 4: Successful participants will be notified by June 5, 2025 (or sooner for early applicants) by email.  

May 18, 2025 // Application Deadline

June 5, 2025 // 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 16-18.

     

     

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

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