Why Scholl College?

“The thing that really impressed me was the way that the admissions staff handled me as a person. I didn’t feel like I was just another interviewee or a number. They called me by my first name. They treated me very well. When it came time to take a tour of the school, I actually toured with a real student, one who wasn’t afraid to tell me both the pros and the cons of the school. My Ambassador did a really good job of fairly representing what Scholl College is really like. And that made me want to come here.”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)

“When I first came here to North Chicago, I came with a clean slate. I knew no one. I knew nothing in the area. I knew nothing about the region. All I knew was Scholl College, and that it was going to be a school with a lot of people who went through the exact same things that I did.

So it helped having that common ground, that common bond with my classmates. And there were bumps along the way, but eventually we all became friends and we all just started hanging out together ― doing sports, going out, community service. And now, I call up my friends all the time just to watch a movie, go out for dinner, go grab a drink…it’s all fun.”

– Ejiro Isiorho, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN; Undergraduate institution: Indiana University)

“We have the best of both worlds. We are set in North Chicago, which is about 45 minutes from downtown Chicago. The setting is fantastic for studying. It’s a quiet area. It allows you to kind of get away from the normal hustle and bustle of city life.

But there is also a lot to do in Lake County. We have plenty of restaurants and parks. If you’re into fitness and you like working out, there are a lot of great places to go running. When you don’t want to be in Lake County and you want to get a little experience of the city life, and maybe some more of the nightlife, you can hop the train and go into Chicago very easily. During the day, it’s great to go to the beach. Hang out with friends. Go to a Cubs game.”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)

“There are a ton of research opportunities here. In the gait lab, or in wound care. So whatever it is you’re interested in, there is the opportunity to pursue it here.”

– Kate Jetter, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Greenville, OH; Undergraduate institution: Wheaton College)

“There is a huge research community at Rosalind Franklin. And Scholl has access to some of these laboratories. They give you clinical, they give you bench work, working in the chemistry lab, and then they give you biomechanic work. They set me up in a lab and I was able to work with a faculty member, who worked hand-in-hand with me. And I was introduced to other people within the University who were able to help me succeed with my project.”

– Ejiro Isiorho, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN; Undergraduate institution: Indiana University)

“Just yesterday, I had a four-month-old who had to be cast ― both of his legs ― all the way up to his hips. And that was my first actual experience with pediatrics, and it was a lot of fun.”

– Kate Jetter, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Greenville, OH; Undergraduate institution: Wheaton College)

“Transitioning to the clinic was a really great experience. I finally got to put all that information and that knowledge that they gave me in the classroom setting into the clinic setting.

The other day, I was in the clinic and I was so excited when I got this patient. She came in, and she had no feeling from the knees down. We couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her. And it wasn’t until I asked one key question that it all came together. And it was such an exciting moment. Because I knew what was wrong with her, and I knew what we could do to help her.”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)

“Everything is learnable. It’s just at a pace that you’re not quite used to yet. And so you have to learn how to get to that pace. And it sometimes takes a few weeks, and you just can’t get down on yourself about that. You just have to really figure out a schedule that works for you, and figure out how to learn this material. There are tons of people around here to help you do that. They will help you get to your ultimate goal. And as long as you are willing to persevere, you will make it.”

– Kate Jetter, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Greenville, OH; Undergraduate institution: Wheaton College)

“When I first started here at Scholl, I found that the curriculum was pretty rigorous. They really push and challenge you to learn as much as you can in that amount of time. And it is all useful information; you’re going to need it when you get out into practice. So I really buckled down hard and kept at it and worked my way through it.”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)

“Here at Rosalind Franklin, I’ve had a wonderful opportunity to interact with students going into other health professions. And I feel like this has given me an advantage when I go out into practice. I feel like I’ve been exposed to many different fields. I’m getting to know what their scope of practice is and what they do. And I feel that that will help benefit my patients in the future, when it comes time to consult with or refer to other practitioners.”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)

“Yes. Being here at Scholl has helped me become more of a leader. I have been able to take a more active role in the Student National Podiatric Medical Association, and different programs that are university-wide, like the library committee. Different aspects of personal growth have been available to me throughout my entire Scholl experience.”

– Ejiro Isiorho, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN; Undergraduate institution: Indiana University)

“Yes. I recently returned from Washington DC, with my role as student body president. I go to all the APMSA House of Delegate meetings. At this most recent meeting, we talked about important issues pertaining to students in the podiatric school, and within the whole profession. We took a trip to Capitol Hill and lobbied on behalf of podiatry and podiatry students. The president of APMA came and spoke with us, and he said that the Student Association is the most powerful and influential organization within podiatry itself.”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)

“The health screenings are just phenomenal. I enjoy them a lot, because they get me out of the classroom and allow me to see the actual people and the real-life conditions that I’m learning and studying about. I enjoy seeing the looks on people’s faces when we help them. I feel that being out in the community helps people realize that Scholl College is a college that cares.”

– Ejiro Isiorho, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN; Undergraduate institution: Indiana University)

“I’ve always enjoyed helping with community service, because I really feel like I’ve been blessed in my own life and I like to give back to those who haven’t been so lucky. Last year, for instance, I helped organize the Lake County Arthritis Walk, and I’m proud to say we raised more than $80,000.”

– Naomi DeStaffany, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Conrad, MT; Undergraduate institution: Boston College)

“I chose Scholl College because I want to make a difference.”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)

“Scholl College is the foundation for a great career.”

– Naomi DeStaffany, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Conrad, MT; Undergraduate institution: Boston College)

“Scholl College is a dream come true.”

– Long Truong, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: San Francisco, CA; Undergraduate institution: University of California-Davis)

“Scholl College is a place of opportunity.”

– Kate Jetter, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Greenville, OH; Undergraduate institution: Wheaton College)

“Scholl College is a door to my future.”

- Ejiro Isiorho, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN; Undergraduate institution: Indiana University)

“I knew about the podiatric medical profession because of my mom. When I was in college, she had some foot problems and went to see a podiatrist. But because she didn’t know English, I was able to go with her and translate for her. And that was first experience with a podiatric physician.

Then I shadowed a couple of doctors, and got advice from my mentor at college, who said that podiatric medicine is a great profession because the lifestyle is great and you get to make a difference in the community.”

– Long Truong, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: San Francisco, CA; Undergraduate institution: University of California-Davis)

“When it came time to look at different career choices, I tried looking 20 years down the line to see where I wanted to be. I knew I wanted to go into a profession that would improve someone’s quality of life. And I know that eventually, I want to have a family and to make a comfortable living for all of them. And yet still have time to go home at the end of the day and coach my son’s Little League team. And that is why I chose podiatry.”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)

“A lot of times in undergraduate institutions, faculty have specific office hours. Here at Scholl, the faculty have an open door policy. If they’re there and not seeing a student, you can go in and see them and talk about anything ― like your grades or what’s going on in your life. They are incredibly supportive.”

– Naomi DeStaffany, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Conrad, MT; Undergraduate institution: Boston College)

“The professors at Scholl really want to see you succeed. And they will do everything in their power to help you learn what you need to learn before you get out into practice. They push you hard. It’s tough love.”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)

“Absolutely. Before I applied to Scholl College, I shadowed a couple of physicians, including general internal medicine doctors. I was also a volunteer at the UCSF Neurology Department. Because I was a neurology major, I thought maybe I’d become a neurosurgeon.

And I actually shadowed a podiatrist too, who I was referred to by my mentor. And podiatric medicine was the profession I really related to. Because it sees a whole different range of diseases, like skin diseases and diabetes and sports injuries. From the way I see it, podiatric medicine is many specialties in one specialty.”

– Long Truong, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: San Francisco, CA; Undergraduate institution: University of California-Davis)

“Pretty soon, I’ll be an alum of Scholl College. And a member of a vast network of esteemed professionals.”

– Naomi DeStaffany, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Conrad, MT; Undergraduate institution: Boston College)

“I feel like being an alum of Scholl College will give me a great opportunity when I get out into practice. Scholl has a very good reputation. I heard about Scholl long before I even applied. They produce so many great podiatrists that it makes for a great referral base. And there’s a lot of camaraderie. Everybody who you meet, including a lot of residency directors, seems to be a Scholl alumnus, and you make that instant connection. Starting up a practice or getting into a residency program is just easier when you can say ‘I went to Scholl College.’”

– Steve Schmid, Scholl College Class of 2010 (Hometown: Long Grove, IL; Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa)