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We partner with prestigious institutions such as UCSF, SF General Hospital, and The Veterans Administration Medical Center.
All-inclusive program pricing, designed to be transparent and predictable. We also offer some of the highest scholarships compared to other schools.
Exclusive housing partnership that provides discounted rates to students. Learn more.
Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine has been a leader in podiatric medical education since 1914. Our comprehensive three-year accelerated or four-year traditional program equips you to join the ranks of some of the top podiatric doctors in the nation.
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Contact our Admissions Counselor
Michael Choy at mchoy@samuelmerritt.edu
Our mission has always been to provide future podiatrists with top-tier training, creating leaders dedicated to transforming healthcare and giving back to communities. We are focused on developing highly skilled professionals committed to making a meaningful impact.
Ranked among the top in California for job placement after graduation, our graduates are known for their exceptional skills, compassion, and performance in the healthcare field.
Students gain a dynamic, hands-on experience in our innovative Motion Analysis Research Center and real-world training in the advanced Health Sciences Simulation Center.
Our esteemed program is celebrated for cultivating some of the nation’s top foot surgeons, who have excelled across diverse areas, such as: sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, limb salvage, podiatric research, and product innovation.
Oakland, CA (SF Bay Area)
Our program benefits from the region’s diversity, which is reflected in our patients, faculty, and students. Coupled with the Bay Area’s ideal weather, this unique environment offers invaluable training opportunities.
3 years + residency (accelerated program)
4 years + residency (traditional program)
Contact our Admissions Counselor Michael Choy at mchoy@samuelmerritt.edu
Samuel Merritt University’s new flagship campus opens in downtown Oakland in early 2026. The 10-story building will feature modern facilities, advanced simulation labs, and a collaborative learning environment.
Samuel Merritt University offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs at four campuses in Northern California and online.
525 12th Street
Oakland, California 9460
800.607.6377
2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 360
Sacramento, California 95833
800.607.6377
1791 E. Fir Avenue
Fresno, California 93720
800.607.6377
989 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, California 94404
800.607.6377