Podiatrist
Career Description
Podiatrists, also known as doctors of podiatric medicine (DPM), prevent, diagnose and treat disorders of the foot and ankle. They employ medical, surgical, mechanical or physical means to treat deformities and growths of the foot, design casts and orthotics to treat injuries, and improve posture and walking style.
Annual Salary
| Entry: $40,310 | Mean: $68,240 | Experienced: $82,200 |
| Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, 2002-2003 Kansas City Salary Data | ||
Hourly Wage
| Entry: $19.38 | Mean: $32.81 | Experienced: $39.52 |
| Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, 2002-2003 Kansas City Salary Data | ||
Academic Requirements
There are seven colleges of podiatric medicine in the United States. Admission generally requires a bachelor’s degree and competitive scores on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). After completing the four-year curriculum, graduates are awarded a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) degree.
Schools
There are seven colleges of podiatric medicine in the United States. To learn more about these schools, visit the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Professional Associations
National
American Podiatric Medical Association
State
Missouri State Board of Podiatric Medicine
