Professional Training & Certification · Rockville, MD

The American School of Medical Pedicure & Podology

Our mission is to prepare specialists in medical pedicure and modern podology — built on European methodology, clinical thinking, and safe, hands-on practice inside a real working clinic.

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7Professional courses
250hFlagship program
RealClinic training
Specialist performing a medical pedicure during training at MedPedicure Academy USA
Train in a real clinicon real patient cases
Wellness PedicureAdvanced Medical PedicureFungal Nail ManagementIngrown Toenail CareOrthonyxiaNail ReconstructionGermany Residency
Our Courses

Seven professional courses — choose yours

Each course is a stand-alone program — pick the one that matches your experience and goals, or combine several up to the full professional certification.

All classes on-site · Rockville, MD
01Foundation

Wellness Pedicure Professional

Professional hardware pedicure and premium client service — the entry step into the profession.

24 Hours Certificate
02Advanced

Advanced Medical Pedicure

The leap from salon pedicure to medical pedicure — complex skin and nail conditions and clinical thinking.

120 Hours Specialist Certificate
03Specialist

Fungal Nail Management Specialist

Recognize, assess and safely manage fungal nail conditions within your scope of practice.

40 Hours Specialist Certificate
04Specialist

Ingrown Toenail Specialist

Conservative management of ingrown nails — diagnosis, safe correction, tamponade and recurrence prevention.

60 Hours Specialist Certificate
05Specialist

Orthonyxia Specialist

Correction systems — Fraser Brace, Titanium Wire and composite systems. One of the highest-earning specializations.

80 Hours Specialist Certificate
06Flagship

Medical Pedicure Professional Certification

Flagship

The academy's flagship — 250 hours, clinical practice, graduate portfolio and the title Medical Pedicure Professional.

250 Hours Professional Certification
07Germany

European Advanced Podology Residency

International

An exclusive clinical residency in Germany for practicing specialists — limited seats, expert-level cases.

7 Days · Germany International Certificate
Why MedPedicure Academy USA

Built for serious professionals

A real clinic

Train on real patients and real cases — not just classroom models.

European methodology

German podology standards and techniques, adapted for the US market.

A clear path

Seven levels that take you from beginner to certified professional.

Graduate support

Mentorship, portfolio review and guidance long after you finish.

MedPedicure treatment room in Rockville, Maryland
Our Advantage

Train inside a working medical pedicure center

Most schools teach in a classroom. At MedPedicure Academy USA you learn inside a real clinic — observing and working with real clients, real consultations, real cases and real clinical documentation, under the supervision of practicing specialists.

  • Real patients, not only training models.
  • Real consultations and clinical documentation.
  • Supervised practice with practicing specialists.
Inside the Academy

See how we train

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Students during hands-on practice
Treatment room
Instructor demonstration
Working with real clients
Modern equipment
Certificate ceremony
Photo: Irina Mozgovenko — portrait
Meet Your Instructor

Irina Mozgovenko

Founder of MedPedicure Center · Podology educator

Founder of MedPedicure Center and a Licensed Nail Specialist with over 10 years of experience, Irina has dedicated her career to redefining what foot care means. At the academy she teaches the exact restorative protocols she uses every day in her own clinic — safe, mechanical work with complex cases, built on clinical thinking and an uncompromising standard of client safety.

10+Years of practice
5,000+Clients treated
100+Specialists trained
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International Education Program

Germany Clinical Residency

An exclusive advanced residency in Germany for practicing specialists — expert-level clinical cases, German protocols, and an international certificate. Limited to a small group, offered just 1–2 times a year.

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Expert-level, international standard
  • 7-day clinical training in Germany
  • Only 10–12 specialists per group
  • International Advanced Podology Graduate status

Begin your certification path

Tell us your experience and goals. Our admissions team will recommend the right starting level, share schedules and tuition, and guide you through enrollment.

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