Study Podiatry abroad
The study of feet and their ailments is called Podiatry. If you have a passion to make a change in people’s lives which would help them stand on their feet (literally), then, Podiatry is a good career choice for you!
900 projected employment opportunities for podiatrists every year
Average annual salary of podiatrists
12,100 jobs for podiatrists in the year 2021
2% projected employment growth for podiatrists in this decade
About Podiatry
A podiatrist or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), is a healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and structures of the leg. They can help people deal with a range of mobility issues, relieve any existing pain and treat infections of the feet and lower legs. They can also treat injuries as well as complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. You might hear them called a podiatric physician or doctor of podiatric medicine.
Podiatrists perform multiple roles; they can do surgery, reset broken bones, prescribe drugs, and order lab tests or X-rays. They often work closely with other specialists when a problem affects your feet or lower legs. In the US, podiatrists are licensed and regulated by state governments.
Podiatrists work in several professional settings, ranging from offices of podiatry to clinics of physicians or specialists. They also provide their expertise in hospitals, outpatient care centres and other health care facilities.
Is Podiatry right for me?
Study options and costs
After completing podiatric medical school, you move on to residency training the duration of which may vary from country to country. A residency provides podiatrists with the chance to get specialised training through rotations, such as anaesthesiology, internal medicine, infectious disease, surgery, ER and paediatrics.
Future outlook
Career pathways for Podiatry graduates
Specialist Podiatrist
As a specialist podiatrist, you will be responsible for examining patients' legs to diagnose diseases as well as for performing foot and ankle procedures. You will also treat sports-related foot and leg injuries, like fractures and use various podiatric techniques to treat deformities and ailments. The average annual salary for a podiatrist in the US is $95,000
Advanced Podiatrist
As an advanced podiatrist, you will consult with patients in a clinic or hospital after reviewing a patient’s medical history. You will also be responsible for performing X-rays and physical scans of a patient’s lower extremities and for treating sport-related leg or foot injuries.
Podiatry Researcher
As a podiatry researcher, you will assess different types of injuries and work with various people to study the effects and causes of their medical conditions related to podiatry. Being a researcher, you will introduce new advancements in the field of podiatry that will open new doors for further research and knowledge. Your role will also include educating young aspiring podiatrists about the different aspects and implications of the field.
Available scholarships
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At The University of Newcastle
Sydney , Australia
Trình độ chuyên môn
Bachelors Degree
Hình thức tài trợ
Fee waiver/discount
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