Podiatrist

Podiatrist The job I picked is a podiatrist (foot doctor). Education/training requirements You need at least 3 years of college, and most applicants have a bachelor’s degree. In colleges of podiatry students take a 4-year program leading to the degree of doctor of podiatric medicine (D.M.P.). All states require that podiatrists be licensed. Getting the job Most podiatrists go into private practice. Some newly licensed podiatrists start their own businesses. Others start …showed first 75 words of 287 total…

…showed last 75 words of 287 total…and an ability to put patients at ease. Employment Opportunities Podiatrists held about 14,000 jobs in 1998. Most podiatrists are solo in business, although more are entering partnership practices. Others are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, the U.S. Public Health Service, and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Job Outlook Employment of podiatrists is expected to grow within the next 7-8 years. More people will turn to podiatrists for foot care as the elderly population grows.