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Podiatry

Podiatry. Study of the care and treatment of feet. Description. A typical Podiatrist would help someone with calluses, foot wounds, or ingrown toenails to name a few. There's at least 18 common foot ailments. . Jobs. A DPM (doctor of podiatric medicine) has quite a amount of varying jobs. 

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Podiatry

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  1. Podiatry Study of the care and treatment of feet.

  2. Description • A typical Podiatrist would help someone with calluses, foot wounds, or ingrown toenails to name a few. • There's at least 18 common foot ailments. 

  3. Jobs A DPM (doctor of podiatric medicine) has quite a amount of varying jobs.  • Biomechanic • Orthopedic • Surgery • Sports medicine • Primary Care

  4. Education To become a Podiatrist, you'll need; • 4 years of undergrad education. • 4 years of graduate education at a accredited podiatric medical college • 2 or 3 years of hospital residency 

  5. Colleges • Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine • Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine • California School of Podiatric Medicine • Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

  6. Demand • In 2008 there was at least 12,000 Podiatrists. • Between 2008 and 2018 the demand for Podiatrists is suppose to increase by 9%. • Another thing to think about is how often people are on their feet and other things that would contribute to walking on them. Shoes, weight, terrain, and how you take care of them.

  7. Day in the life. • A typical day of Podiatrist can be pretty easy going to sort of stressful. They can also set their own hours if they're a private podiatrist.They work 30-60 hours a week.

  8. Income • A Podiatrist can expect around $113,000 or $114,00 for income.Working with a professional Podiatrist can be rewarding but so can working solo.

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