Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Located on the coast in Miami Shores, Florida, the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine is a top location for student interested in all areas of podiatry, but especially sports medicine. With well-trained clinical faculty, including Dr. James Losito who is the team physician for NBA's Miami Heat, students will get plenty of exposure to top training. Additionally, Miami offers a diverse population that will provide plenty of job opportunities for podiatrists in the future.
School Mission/Focus:
"The purpose of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program is to graduate competent podiatric physicians qualified to enter post–graduate training. This is accomplished by excellence in podiatric medical education, fostering life–long learning, expressing a commitment to social justice by serving the local and global community through patient care, and encouraging research and innovation that promotes the common good." (http://barry.edu)
Location:
BUSPM is located in Miami Shore, Florida which is in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area.
Application Requirements:
GPA: No minimum requirement indicated.
Admissions Tests Accepted:
MCAT: Preferred. No minimum MCAT score is indicated.
DAT: Accepted at the discretion of the review committee (MCAT is preferred).
GRE: n/a
Applicants must have completed the follow undergraduate course work (a Bachelors Degree is also preferred):
- English (6 semester hours)
- Biology (8 semester hours) - must include a laboratory
- Physics (8 semester hours)
- General or Inorganic Chemistry (8 semester hours) - must include a laboratory
- Organic Chemistry (8 semester hours) - must include a laboratory
Background check required: Yes
Recommendation Letters Required: 3 total (or a Health Profession Advisory Report)
- Prior to the applicant interview, a letter from a podiatrist whom the candidate shadowed is required.
- Other letters are at the discretion of the applicant.
Curriculum:
1st Year - Basic Science and Laboratory Courses
2nd Year - Basic Science and Laboratory Courses
3rd Year - Clinical Courses / Externships
4th Year - Clinical Courses / Externships
**Note: Barry University also offers two seperate dual degree programs for academically qualified students. At the discretion of the student and faculty, DPM/MPH and DPM/MBA programs are available.
School Demographics:
First Year Enrollment: 60 - 65
2008 Profile:
Class Size: unknown
Male: unknown
Female: unknown
Average GPA: unknown
Average MCAT: unknown
Average Age: unknown
*Barry University was ranked #1 by the US News & World Report in the category of Campus Ethnic Diversity.
Cost of Attending:
Tuition: $26,300
Fees: unknown
2009-2010 Student Budget: unknown
Living in Miami Shores:
Population: Miami Shores has an estimated total population of 9,630 but it is located in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area which has an estimated population of over 5.4 million people. Miami Shores is a coastal city and enjoys direct access to miles of Atlantic beach.
Demographics: Miami Shores consists of a mix of classes but the cost of living in this area tends to cater toward middle or upper-middle classes.The population can be broken down as follows: 62.12% of people are white, 25.31% are black, 2.53% are asian, 0.10% are native american, and 9.46% claim 'Other'.
Housing: Housing in Miami Shores can be very expensive. The median home value is $331,320 although reasonably priced accomodations can be found for students with a bit of effort. Students will likely want to search for housing a bit further from the beach in order to save some money. Barry University's website states that student housing is only available to undergraduate students, but applicants should contact BUSPM for more information.
Cost of Living: The cost of living in Miami Shores is higher than the national average. Due to the tourist aspects of living in Miami, pricing on food, fuel, and utilities can run higher than other areas.
Employment Opportunities: There are many jobs available in and around the Miami metro area. Like most major metropolitan areas, job availability will depend on the skills of the applicant. Podiatrists in this area earn an average salary of $162,500 (http://salary.com). Tremendous job growth is expected in this area over the next several years.
Weather: Miami Shores is located in a very hot and humid area of the country. Proximity to the ocean generally keeps temperatures out of the triple digits but the humidity can be very heavy during summer seasons. Winters tend to be mild and rarely drop below freezing. Here are average temperatures for January and July (in Fahrenheit):
January: High = 78, Low = 62
July: High = 92, Low = 79
Things to do: Miami offers many exciting things to do for those who enjoy coastal living. With miles of beach, Miami is a hot spot for beautiful vacationers looking to relax. It can also be a great atmosphere for students who want to study with the ocean breeze hitting their face. Many local attractions make Miami a unique destination for visitors including Little Havana, where one can enjoy the sights and flavors of Cuban living. Miami is also home to major sports teams such as the Miami Heat.
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