About: About OCPM
The Profession of Podiatric Medicine...
Podiatric Medicine is the branch of medicine, which medically
and surgically manages care of the lower extremity. The podiatric
physician is a health professional who is involved with 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 disorders which may appear
first in the lower extremity, such as diabetes or circulatory
disorders. When such diagnoses are made, the podiatrist consults
with 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), podogeriatrics (elderly),
and primary care.
A wide range of opportunities are open to the podiatric medical practitioner
today. Many communities are in critical need of the skills,
techniques, and knowledge which a podiatrist can contribute
to the team approach of providing comprehensive health care.
College History
Founded in 1916, the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine has graduated
over 5,000 students. Passage by the Ohio legislature of the
Platt-Ellis Bill in 1916, which provided for the regulation
of the medical specialties, inspired the College founders
C.P. Beach, D.S.C.; M.S. Harmolin, D.S.C.; O. Klotzbach, D.S.C.;
L.E. Siemon, M.D.; C. Spatz, D.S.C.; and C.T. McConnell, LL.B.
to found a college for the education of chiropodists. They
named the fledgling, nonprofit institution The Ohio College
of Chiropody, located in the Republic Building on Euclid Avenue.
Dr. Siemon became the first President with Aretas, M.D., names as Dean.
The Ohio College of Chiropody graduated its first class in
1917 which included six women. A series of moves by the growing
institution culminated in 1931 with the construction of its
own building in University Circle.
By 1976 the College purchased its present building which provides
state-of-the-art facilities for quality education, community
service, and research. In addition, the outpatient treatment
center and 16 local satellite clinics operated by the College
provide a solid base of clinical education while providing
excellent podiatric care to the community.
The College’s fine facilities and location, dedicated faculty,
and highly motivated students combine to make the Ohio College
of Podiatric Medicine a leader in one of today’s fastest
growing professions, podiatric medicine.
College Facilities
The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine is situated on a 4.5 acre
site which provides state-of-the-art facilities for quality
education, research, and patient care. In addition, the Cleveland
Foot and Ankle Institute and local satellite clinics, all operated by the College,
provide a solid base for clinical education while providing
excellent podiatric care to the community.
The College utilizes the following affiliated hospitals as part
of its educational program: Huron Road Hospital, Richmond Heights General Hospital, Youngstown
Osteopathic Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, the Veteran Affairs
Medical Center and Suburban Community Hospital. In addition
to these institutions, 45 hospitals and more than 300 private
practitioners nationwide provide externship training to OCPM
students.
Location
Cleveland, the quiet giant of industry, culture, and medical sciences
was founded over two hundred years ago when veterans of the
American Revolution and their families left war-desolated
homes in Connecticut and came to the state's Western Reserve.
Since those early days, Cleveland has become home to almost
two million people, including more than 60 ethnic groups,
who each provide a unique contribution to Cleveland's culture.
Many of the nation's largest companies are headquartered in Cleveland
including American Greetings, Jo-Ann Stores, Steris, Invacare and Lincoln Electric.
In addition, Cleveland's medical centers
have become its largest single growth area with major advances
in patient care and research.
The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine is now located on 6000 Rockside Woods Blvd., in Independence, right off of both I-77 and I-480. The College and our satellite clinics are located
near the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Case Western Reserve
University, University Hospitals and the Veterans Administration Hospitals and draws from all
these resources for the enrichment of its students.
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Affiliations
Independent, But Not Isolated
OCPM is an independent college of podiatric medicine with all the advantages of an academic
health science center. As an independent college of medicine, we retain our autonomy over budgetary
decisions and resource allocations without the need to support other programs of study.
Why is our tuition the most reasonable?
All of our resources go to support the podiatric medical program.
Our location within the Cleveland medical community allows the college to foster several
educational affiliations, thus expanding the resources available to our students.
Below is an overview of the affiliations available to our students.
OCPM Educational Affiliations
Case Western Reserve University
University Hospital: podiatric clinical services in the Department of Family Practice
College of Dentistry: Basic Science Instruction: *Gross Anatomy *Neurobiology *Biochemistry
College of Nursing: Basic Science Instruction: *Microbiology
University Hospital Health Systems, Richmond Heights Hospital
Student Rotations: *General Medicine *Emergency Room *Radiology
Residency Programs: *Podiatric Primary Care *Podiatric Surgical Residency (24 month)
University Hospital Health Systems, Saint Michael's Hospital
Student Rotations: *General Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Basic Science Instruction: *Pharmacology
Student Clinical Rotations: *Anesthesiology *Foot and Ankle Service *Vascular Medicine *Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation *Radiology
Residency Program: *Podiatric Primary Care
Cleveland Veterans Medical Centers
Wade Park and Brecksville Divisions
Student Clinical Rotations: *Vascular Clinic *Foot Ulcer Clinic *Podiatric Medicine *General Medicine
Residency Programs: *Primary Podiatric Medicine
Approved Fellowship Programs: *Geriatrics
Cleveland State University:
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