About the Institution
The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) is one of eight accredited podiatry schools in the United States and is a private, not-for profit, four-year graduate level medical college, granting the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine's mission is to educate students to be highly competent doctors of podiatric medicine who will excel in residency training. Founded in 1916, OCPM has graduated over 5,000 podiatrists who have made outstanding contributions to the field and study of podiatric medicine. As an independent college of medicine, OCPM has regional and national affiliations with over 50 world-wide hospitals and more than 300 private practitioners nationwide that provide clerkship training to OCPM students. Currently, OCPM maintains an average 4-year school enrollment of 375 students and typically graduates 75-100 podiatrists a year. With the transition to the new medical education facility in Independence, Ohio, OCPM is positioning itself to become the leader in podiatric medical education for the 21st century