New York College of Podiatric Medicine
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
53 East 124 Street
New York, NY 10035-1940
Official telephone: (212) 410-8000
Website:
www.nycpm.edu/
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| Screen last updated on: February 2024 |
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private (nonprofit) |
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graduate school |
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| Street address: |
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
53 East 124 Street
New York, NY 10035-1940 |
| Mailing address: |
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
53 East 124 Street
New York, NY 10035-1940 |
| Main telephone numbers: |
212 410-8000 |
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| Main homepage: |
www.nycpm.edu/ |
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY |
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Until 1885, chiropody was a craft. Its craftsmen were men and women who learned from their predecessors that by applying the skill acquired in training, they could alleviate pain and discomfort for those afflicted with minor foot ailments. In 1905, the New York State legislature awarded chiropodists the right to organize and to determine the fitness of individuals desiring to practice chiropody. By 1911, the New York School of Chiropody had been created, dedicated to educating and training chiropodists. Dr. Maurice J. Lewi, a physician and educator, then serving as Secretary to the New York State Board of Examiners was named the first president of the school. Dr. Lewi, an activist and leader in educational reform, formulated the first legislation governing the practice of chiropody. Working in concert with a small group of educators, Dr. Lewi then devised curricula and training programs for the first course of study at the school. He suggested the term chiropody be changed to podiatry as etymologically correct. Subsequently, the term podiatry was adopted by other colleges of podiatric medicine and by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Admission requirement for the first class in 1911 was one year of high school education. Over the years, requirements for entering students changed as the profession grew and demand for podiatric services expanded into specialized foot care and treatment programs requiring knowledge of general medical sciences, orthopedics and surgery. Educational preparation and clinical training programs were developed to meet these requirements. In 1919 the College was renamed the First Institute of Podiatry. By 1940, podiatrists had to possess a doctorate in podiatric medical education in order to take the licensing examination (required in New York State.). Today, entering students must have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree from accredited colleges in the United States or abroad and have completed a number of specified science prerequisites. Basic science prerequisites are important for the student of podiatric medical education in understanding and applying the scientific concepts and skills of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Prior to applying for admission to the New York College of Podiatric Medicine applicants must first take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT.) The MCAT score,, along with scholastic performance are among requirements considered for admission. Third and Fourth year students receive practical training in the College clinics. Fourth year students are assigned rotations at area hospitals in training paralleling that of allopathic medical students. |
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From 1939 to 1955, the College was known as the Long Island University College of Podiatry. Upon dissolution of this affiliation, the College became an independent not-for-profit institution. In 1957 it was renamed the M.J. Lewi College of Podiatry in honor of its founder and first president. In 1969, an absolute charter was granted the trustees of the College by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. In 1972, the College received its current name, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Located in the City of New York, the College had its first home at 125th Street and rapidly outgrew its quarters. Three successive moves culminated in the erection in 1927 of the present college building dedicated to podiatric medical education and clinical training. A building grant in 1976 from the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare enabled the creation of a separate, new clinical training facility, an expanded updated library and renovations to the existing college building. Completed in 1978, the new facility, the Foot Clinics of New York, provides clinical services to the community and is wholly owned and operated by the College. The largest center of its kind, the Foot Clinics of New York administer to a wide and diverse patient load in more than 60,000 patient visits. |
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