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As Baby Boomers grow older and people become more physically active, more are going to need to seek the care and advice of a podiatrist. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, jobs in podiatric medicine are expected to grow by 16 percent by 2014.
Specialty
Podiatrists treat and care for feet and ankles. Their official title is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM).
Training
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, after completing undergraduate training, students must complete four years of schooling at a college of podiatric medicine to receive a DPM. Doctors then complete a postdoctoral residency program.
Areas of Podiatric Medicine
Although podiatry is a specialty on its own, the American Podiatric Medical Association lists surgery, sports medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics and orthopedics as some possible specialties within podiatry.
Where Podiatrists Work
Podiatrists can work within a group practice, at a private practice or in a hospital.
Conditions Treated
Podiatrists treat a multitude of illnesses and conditions, including heel spurs, bunions, fractures, complications from diabetes, calluses, ingrown nails and foot deformities.
Source:
American Podiatric Medical Association: Today's Podiatrist
Resource:
American Podiatric Medical Association: Today's Podiatrist
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