Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Founded in 1916, the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) has a long tradition of excellence in educating over 5000 podiatric physicians. In 2007 OCPM was relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility in Independence, Ohio, where students enjoy high tech classroom and campus life. OCPM is renowned for graduating top-notch physicians who are well prepared for the care of patients in a clinical setting.
Located in the Cleveland metro area, students enjoy and epicenter of cultural diversity which will prepare them for the demands of the podiatric profession.
School Mission/Vision:
“The mission of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine is to educate students to be highly competent doctors of podiatric medicine who excel in residency training.” (http://ocpm.edu)Location:
OCPM is located in Independence, Ohio which is a suburb located just south of Cleveland.
Application Requirements:
GPA: 3.0 minimum
Admissions Tests Accepted:
MCAT: Preferred. Minimum MCAT score required is 21.
DAT: Accepted at the discretion of the review committee (MCAT is preferred).
GRE: Accepted at the discretion of the review committee (MCAT is preferred).
Applicants must have completed the follow undergraduate course work (a Bachelors Degree is also preferred):
- English (6 semester hours)
- Biology (8 semester hours)
- Physics (8 semester hours)
- General or Inorganic Chemistry (8 semester hours)
- Organic Chemistry (8 semester hours)
Background check required: Yes
Recommendation Letters Required: 2 (minimum)
- One letter from a podiatrist whom the candidate shadowed.
- One letter from faculty or faculty committee
Curriculum:
1st Year - Basic Science and Laboratory Courses
2nd Year - Basic Science and Laboratory Courses
3rd Year - Clinical Courses / Rotations
4th Year - Clinical Courses / Rotations
School Demographics:
First Year Enrollment: 90 - 100
2008 Profile:
Class Size: unknown
Male: unknown
Female: unknown
Average GPA: 3.25 (Science GPA: 3.17)
Average MCAT: 23
Average Age: 25
Cost of Attending:
Tuition: $26,000
Fees: unknown
2009-2010 Student Budget: unknown
Living in Independence, Ohio:
Population: Independence has an estimated total population of 6,820 and is located in the Cleveland metropolitan area which contains over 2 million people.
Demographics: Independence has a predominantly caucasian population but other areas of Cleveland are more ethnically diverse. The average age in Athens is 47.5. According to bestplaces.net, 97.24% of people are white, 0.65% are black, 1.65% are asian, 0.00% are native american, and 0.62% claim 'Other'.
Housing: OCPM has a wide range of housing options, especially throughout other areas of the Cleveland metro area. Median home value in Independence is $233,910. The majority of Independence's residents are home owners. Only 5% of the city is made up of renters. OCPM's website does not indicate student housing options on campus.
Cost of Living: The cost of living in Independence is slightly lower than the national average, however, the cost of food and utilities is somewhat more expensive than average.
Employment Opportunities: Cleveland currently has a relatively stable economy compared to other large cities. Job growth has seen a recent increase over the last several year and is expected to continue. The average podiatrist in Cleveland makes $171,000.
Weather: Independence's weather has wonderfully mild summers, however winter temperature can be extremely cold. Winters can be unforgiving to those unaccustomed to winters in the northeastern US. Here are average temperatures for January and July (in Fahrenheit):
January: High = 33, Low = 19
July: High = 81, Low = 62
Things to do: Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland offers many opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors as well as partake of the history and culture of the area. Attractions such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the NASA Glenn Visitor Center offer an entertaining insight into what this area of the country has to offer.
Money Magazine rated 2 Cleveland suburbs, Solon and Highland Heights in their top 25 of Best Places to Live. Cleveland also made it on Forbes.com list of Best Places to Buy a Home.
Is there a Walmart? Yes, 10+.
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