Podiatrist

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Help people walk pain-free by diagnosing and treating foot and ankle issues.
Improve quality of life by addressing foot health and preventing future problems.
Unique blend of medical expertise and biomechanics for foot care solutions.

💰 Earn $129K-$239K

📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree

⏱️ 48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 1.4% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

300 Annually

Median Earnings

$186,040 in California

$141,650 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Relating with or serving others
Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Personal relationships

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Podiatrist

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Bachelor's Degree

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