A Podiatrist is a medical specialist of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. The demand for Podiatrists is expected to increase, especially as the older population increases. Job opportunities should be good, and many Podiatrists have private practices. Podiatric physicians have an average income of $176,000 a year. They can get into fields of practice such as Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, Sports Medicine, Diabetic limb salvage and wound care, Podopaediatrics, and Forensic Podiatry. Podiatry schools require courses in Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and English.

If you are interested in Podiatry there will be specialized meetings that will cover the application process and exactly what it takes to become a Podiatrist.