1. Podiatrist Corbin Scholz

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. 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*

7. What is the pay like? $125,000 - $216-000 per year $60 - $103.75 per hour

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

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

10. 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

11. Financial benefits? Retirement accounts Health insurance Paid vacation

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

13. 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