APMA is following the journey of nine members of the class of 2018 as they work to earn their doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) degrees. What drives them? What obstacles do they face, and how will they overcome them? What do they worry about? How are they handling the transition from classroom to clerkship? What do they do to unwind? What is happening today that will mold the average APMA member 25 years from now?

The individuals chosen for this project represent a broad spectrum of backgrounds and experiences, but the journey that each took up to this point now places them on the same road toward becoming tomorrow’s podiatrist. 

Alison Bell
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine

Zachary Bennett
Midwestern University Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine

Traci Bologna-Jill
New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Amanda Borrelli
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

Marcus Chen
California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University

Katie Ferraro
Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine

Dana Lin
Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine

Shruti Vyas
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

Brandon Wallace
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science