Your Podiatry Journey

Extended Deadline Opportunity — UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine Entry Year 2026

The TMDSAS application for UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine Entry Year 2026 remains open through June 30, 2026. TMDSAS is continuing to accept applications for UTRGV SOPM during this extended application period.

• Already Submitted an EY 2026 TMDSAS Application?
  Applicants who have already submitted a TMDSAS Entry Year 2026 application may add UTRGV SOPM to their application at no additional cost. To request the addition of UTRGV SOPM:
  • Log in to your TMDSAS application portal
  • Send a message through the application messaging system requesting to add UTRGV SOPM

• New Applicants
  New applicants interested in applying to UTRGV SOPM for Entry Year 2026 should complete the form below to receive next-step instructions from TMDSAS. Please note: Applicants utilizing this extended deadline opportunity may apply only to UTRGV SOPM. Additional TMDSAS participating schools cannot be added through this process
  

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• 📰 Read the news:

Pre-Podiatry/TMDSAS/TXHES Supporting the Future of Podiatry: UTRGV’s Mission to Recruit and Train in a Region of Need Take a deeper look at the transformative mission of UTRGV's School of Podiatric Medicine and their inspiring push to transform Texas healthcare by filling a crucial need.

 

• 📺 Watch: Applying to Podiatry School in Texas – TMDSAS YouTube Panel (Tuesday, May 13)
  Get expert advice on prerequisite coursework, experience hours, school expectations, and live Q&A with UTRGV SOPM representatives.

 

• 📺 Replay: Previous information sessions with the admissions team (below) to learn more about what it takes to be a competitive podiatry applicant.

 

 

 

Applicant FAQ

 

What is Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)?
A podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), known also as a podiatric physician or surgeon, qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg.

 

How many Schools of Podiatric Medicine are in the United States?
With the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine, their 10 schools in the U.S. and 1st in the State of Texas.

 

How many students will the UTRGV Podiatric Medicine program accept?
The school will be accepting 40 students annually into the program and will have the lowest tuition rate out of all 10 schools in the United States.

 

What is the expected length of program for UTRGV’s Podiatric Medicine?
The Doctor of Podiatric Medicine is a 4-year program that will prepare students for residency and a lifelong career in their field.

 

How long is the residency program for DPMs?
The residency program is for DPMs is 3 years.