2025 CPM Podiatry Experience Application

Before You Begin: Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in applying to the College of Podiatric Medicine Summer Enrichment Workshop. This year’s workshop will take place July 16-18 on the Oakland Campus of Samuel Merritt University. Participation in all three days is required.


Before you begin your application, please carefully read the following information and instructions.


Contact and Demographic Information

All of the information you include in your application is confidential and used only by the Office of Admission for statistical and recruitment purposes. Emergency contact information is required in case of an emergency taking place while you are on campus. Contact information is not shared with any other departments on campus or third party agencies. Demographic information that you provide (not required) is only used for statistical purposes.


Personal Statement

Please attach a statement of 500 words or less describing why you are interested in the CPM Experience: Summer Enrichment Program and what you hope to gain from the experience.


Unofficial Transcripts

Obtain unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended since high school. It is not necessary to get official transcripts for this purpose. Simply downloading a copy of your academic record from your schools student portal is sufficient. Please merge transcripts together into one document before uploading into the application.


Recommendation Form

One letter of recommendation is required to be submitted directly to the College of Podiatric Medicine from the person providing the recommendation. The recommendation form is available here. Please instruct your reference to complete the evaluation and return via email to:


Dr. David Tran, DPM, MS

dtran@samuelmerritt.edu


To begin your application, click "Next Page" below. 

Contact and Demographic Information

Contact Information












Emergency Contact Information


Demographic Information (Optional: only used for statistical purposes)


Educational Background






MCAT Scores (if already taken)





Travel Information


Flight information






Supporting Documents

Use the sections below to upload your personal statement and unofficial transcripts.
Personal Statement
Attach a type written statement of 500 words or less describing why you are interested in the CPM Podiatry Experience and what you hope to gain from the program. 

Unofficial Transcripts
Obtain unofficial copies of your transcripts, scan them and attach them to your application here. Make sure to merge all of your transcripts into one document before uploading. 

Merge all of your transcripts into one document before uploading.
By submitting this application for the CPM Podiatry Experience: Summer Enrichment Workshop, I give permission to Samuel Merritt University's College of Podiatric Medicine to contact me regarding upcoming events and enrollment opportunities. Participation in the program is at the discretion of Samuel Merritt University and the Office of Admission. Participation is at my own expense unless otherwise indicated. 

Samuel Merritt University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, ethnic or national background, handicap, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran in the administration of employment, admission, financial aid, athletic, or educational program. Nondiscrimination is consonant with the principles and practices of the University and is required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Titles I and III of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended by the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and various other federal, state and local statutes and regulations.