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    Learn about the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine in Harlingen, Texas. Offering a four-year Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, we provide advanced podiatry education, expert faculty, research opportunities, and residency preparation. Join future leaders in podiatric medicine, surgery, and global healthcare innovation.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM), is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and clinical competency. Our CPME (Council on Podiatric Medical Education) Required Outcomes demonstrates our students’ success in passing licensure exams, graduating on time, and entering residency programs. These performance metrics from 2022 to 2025 reflect our dedication to delivering a rigorous curriculum that prepares future podiatric physicians for impactful careers. Additionally, our innovative blend of in-person and limited distance learning ensures a comprehensive educational experience tailored to meet current healthcare demands.

CPME Accreditation Performance Metrics 2022-2025

3-year APMLE 1: 2023-2025

Number of Students Passing Exam/Total Number Taking Exam
56/59
Percent
94.9%

4-year Graduation Rate: 2022-2025

Number of Students Graduating/Number Who Entered Program
19/27
Percent
70.4%

Graduation Rate: This is the total number of students who graduated from a school or college of podiatric medicine within four years, divided by the number of new (not repeat) students attending at the two-weeks point at the beginning of the first year/first semester.

Residency Placement Rate: CPME Accreditation Performance Metrics data will be collected starting in 2025 when the first cohort graduates and enter Residency.

Distance Learning for the 25-26 Academic Year

The UTRGV SOPM does not deliver any modules in years one, two, or three entirely via distance learning. In year four, the spring module is offered via Zoom only for students who do not have rotations in the Rio Grande Valley. Overall, 2.2% of our curriculum is delivered via Zoom. 

The figures below (*) represent courses where experts in various topics have been invited to deliver content via Zoom. During these lectures, the faculty of record is physically present in the classroom with the students. No examinations are conducted off-campus. 

First Year Courses: 66 Credits, 930 Hours Total

0% Delivered via Zoom

  • PMMD – 8117: Biomedical Foundations

  • PMMD – 8119: Advanced Immunology and Microbiology

  • PMMD – 8121: Cardiovascular and Respiratory

  • PMMD – 8125: Renal

  • PMMD – 8129: Health Systems Science I

  • PMMD – 8114: Language of Medicine Lab I

  • PMMD – 8115: Clinical Skills I

  • PMMD – 8111: Lower Extremity Anatomy

  • PMMD – 8123: Endocrine and Male and Female Reproduction

  • PMSB – 8301: Biomechanics

  • PMSB – 8303: Foot Pathology and Surgery

Second Year Courses: 41 Credits, 705 Hours Total
6% Delivered via Zoom

  • *PMSB – 8501: Podiatric Medicine

  • PMSB – 8503: Rearfoot and Ankle Pathology and Surgery

  • PMSB – 8505: Sports Medicine

  • PMMD – 8511: Neuroanatomy and Neurology

  • PMMD – 8515: Digestive Health and Nutrition

  • *PMMD – 8517: Musculoskeletal Dermatology and Radiology

  • PMMD – 8521: Anesthesia and Peroperative Medicine

  • PMMD – 8524: Language of Medicine II

  • PMMD – 8523: Clinical Skills II

  • PMMD – 8600: Capstone Year 2

Third Year Courses: 49 Credits, 765 Hours Total
0% Delivered via Zoom

  • PMSB – 9000: Clinical Skills III

  • PMSB – 9003: Podo-Pediatrics

  • PMIM – 9110: Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Clerkship

  • PMGS – 9110: General Surgery Clerkship

  • PMIM – 9113: Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Clerkship

  • PMGS – 9113: Interventional Cardiology Clerkship

  • PMIM – 9115: Medicine Elective

  • PMGS – 9115: Surgical Elective

  • PMSB – 9301: Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Conference I

  • PMSB – 9303: Podiatric Medicine Surgery Clerkship

  • PMSB – 9305: Podiatric Medicine Surgery Clerkship

  • PMSB – 9307: Podiatric Medicine Surgery Clerkship

  • PMSB – 9309: Podiatric Medicine Surgery Clerkship

  • PMSB – 9311: Podiatric Medicine Surgery Clerkship

  • PMSB – 9313: Podiatric Medicine Surgery Elective

Fourth Year Courses: 34 Credits, 570 Hours Total
8% Delivered via Zoom

  • *PMSB – 9501: Podiatric Medicine, Biomechanics and Surgery Conference II

  • PMSB – 9503: PMSB Externship 1

  • PMSB – 9505: PMSB Externship 2

  • PMSB – 9507: PMSB Externship 3

  • PMSB – 9509: PMSB Externship 4

  • PMSB – 9511: PMSB Externship 5

  • PMSB – 9513: Podiatric Medicine Surgery Clinic

  • PMSB – 9515: Podiatric Medicine Surgery Clinic

  • PMSB – 9517: Podiatric Medicine Surgery Clinic

  • PMSB – 9519: Capstone Year 4

  • PMGS – 9500: Surgery Elective

  • PMIM – 9500: Medicine Elective

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