Program Overview
Podiatric Medicine is the branch of medicine which medically and surgically manages the
care of the lower extremities. The podiatric physician is a health professional who is involved
with the examination, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders by physical,
medical and surgical means. He/she is trained to detect the signs of general bodily disorder,
which may first appear in the lower extremity, such as diabetes or circulatory disorders. When
such diagnoses are made, the podiatrist consults with the patient's family doctor concerning
continuing treatment. Most podiatric physicians are in general practice; however, some
concentrate on subspecialties such as orthopedics, surgery, sports medicine, biomechanics,
podopediatrics (children), and podogeriatrics (elderly).
These are accelerated programs presented in cooperation with Temple University School of
Podiatric Medicine and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. These are undergraduate
professional programs of education leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Health
Sciences awarded by Gannon University and the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine,
awarded by the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine or the Ohio College of
Podiatric Medicine.
Program Options
Liberal Studies Core
The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.