Podiatrist Corbin Scholz. What is a podiatrist? Doctor of podiatric medicine, is the only health care professional whose total training focuses on the.

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Podiatrist Corbin Scholz

What is a podiatrist? Doctor of podiatric medicine, is the only health care professional whose total training focuses on the foot, ankle and related body systems.

What do they do? Amputations Hammer head toes Diabetics X-rays Warts Ankle problems

What qualities does a podiatrist need to have? Critical thinking skills Detail oriented Interpersonal skills

What kind of education do you have to have? Undergraduate education Bachelors degree Residency Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Specific colleges? Iowa State- Undergraduate program. Biology, physiology. ~ $19,164 Des Moines University- podiatry school. ~$56,043 (not including room & board) *Only 9 podiatry schools in the US*

What is the pay like? $125,000 - $ per year $60 - $ per hour

Where can podiatrists work? Solo or group medical practices Hospitals Nursing homes Ambulatory surgery centers The federal government Indian reservations

What are work schedules like? Most podiatrists work full time Some evenings and weekends to accommodate patients On-call

Being a podiatrist Advantages Satisfaction of helping others Working with people Being able to work independently Good employment opportunities Flexible work schedule Disadvantages Sometimes working evenings and nights Continuing education

Financial benefits? Retirement accounts Health insurance Paid vacation

What job can a podiatrist move onto later in life? Medical director at hospital or clinic Medical administrator

Bibliography Des Moines University. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. www. Dmu. Edu/ pm/ Discover. ACT. www. Actapps. Act.org/ eDISCOVER Dr. Jill Scholz. Town Square Family Foot Care. Coralville, IA. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. www. bls.gov /ooh/healthcare/podiatrists.htm#tab-3