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Podiatric Medicine in Glendale
Diagnose and treat conditions of the foot and ankle. Podiatric medicine is a great career opportunity, with outstanding quality-of-life benefits for practitioners. Podiatrists experience the education of a medical specialist, the variety of a general practitioner, and the freedom of an entrepreneur.
Midwestern University's podiatric medicine program (AZPod) takes advantage of the growing demographics of the southwest, where many athletes and elderly persons are in need of quality podiatric care. You will benefit from learning within an integrated team of health professionals, with a dedicated medical school faculty and unlimited opportunities for clinical training. The curriculum will employ self-directed learning methodologies, with an emphasis on early clinical exposure.
Learn more about podiatric medicine as a career.
Program News
Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic Expands Medical Team with New Physicians AZ
Midwestern University is pleased to announce the expansion of its medical team at the University’s Multispecialty Clinic in Glendale. Five new doctors will divide time between providing exceptional heathcare to the community at the Clinic and teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals at Midwestern’s Glendale campus. More ››
Midwestern Earns Spot on National Honor Roll for Commitment to Community Service AZ IL
As a testament to Midwestern University’s commitment to community service, the University once again earned a spot on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. More ››
Midwestern University Seeks Responses for Podiatry Survey on Running AZ
Midwestern University is seeking respondents for a research survey on the scope of barefoot and minimalist running practices. More ››
Podiatry Students Win PICA Group Scholarships AZ
Fourth-year podiatry students Jesse Yurgelon and Ian Burtenshaw receieved scholarship awards from the Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA Group). More ››
Jenkins Named Physician of the Year by Special Olympics Arizona AZ
David Jenkins, D.P.M., FACFAS, FAAPSM, Professor of Podiatric Medicine at the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine (College of Health Sciences), received the Physician of the Year Award from Special Olympics Arizona at their annual black-tie Breakfast of Champions in October. More ››
AZPod Students Receive APMA Scholarships AZ
The Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine (AZPod) would like to congratulate eighteen of its students who have received scholarships from the Education Foundation of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). More ››
View Midwestern University’s Magazine on the Web AZ IL
The official magazine of Midwestern University is now available on the web. The Magazine aims to build pride and loyalty among our alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters of the University. More ››
AZPod Student Receives MVP Award at APMSA Meeting AZ
Anthony Maiolino (PMS-II) received the House of Delegates MVP award at the APMSA meeting this weekend in Boston. More ››
AZPod Student Awarded AAWP Scholarship AZ
Third-year Podiatry student Lindsey Klassen is one of four recipients of the 2011 American Association of Women Podiatrists (AAWP) Women's Scholarship. More ››
AZPod Student Receives $5,000 Kaiser Permanente Scholarship AZ
Michael Downey, a third-year student at the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus, was one of eight students nationwide selected from a pool of thousands of applicants to receive a $5,000 Kaiser Permanente student scholarship. More ››
Donate Your Athletic Equipment AZ
Please join the Pediatrics Club on the Glendale Campus in collecting athletic equipment More ››
MWU Earns National Award for Community Service AZ IL
Midwestern University (MWU) was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America’s communities. More ››
Frequently Asked Questions about the Future of Podiatric Medicine
Questions and answers about the profession of podiatric medicine and the Arizona Podiatric Medicine (AZPod) program in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at Midwestern University's Glendale campus More ››
