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Sign in to saveA podiatrist ( ) is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. The term originated in North America but has now become the accepted term in the English-speaking world for all practitioners of podiatric medicine. The term chiropodist was previously used in the United States, but it is now regarded in that country as antiquated.
Key facts
- Occupation.name
- Podiatrist
- Occupation.image
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- Occupation.caption
- Podiatrist performing bunion surgery
- Occupation.official_names
- Podiatrist Podiatric surgeon Foot and ankle surgeon Doctor of podiatric medicine Podiatric physician
- Occupation.type
- Specialty
- Occupation.activity_sector
- Medicine, podiatric medicine, sports medicine, endocrinology, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery dermatology, radiology, biomechanics, rheumatology, neurology
- Occupation.competencies
- Expertise in medicine, surgical skills, ethics, critical thinking, analytical skills, professionalism, management skills, and communication skills.
- Occupation.formation
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 3 year residency Other countries with limited/minimal scope of practice Master of Podiatric Medicine Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine Bachelor of Podiatry Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
- Occupation.employment_field
- Hospitals, clinics
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Article
12 sectionsContents
- Podiatric specialties
- Podiatry assistant
- Podiatric surgery
- Responsibilities
- Education and training
- United States
- Australia
- Podiatric surgery in Australia
- New Zealand
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- References
A podiatrist ( ) is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. The term originated in North America but has now become the accepted term in the English-speaking world for all practitioners of podiatric medicine. The term chiropodist was previously used in the United States, but it is now regarded in that country as antiquated.
In the United States, podiatrists are educated and licensed as Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). The preparatory education of most podiatric physicians—similar to the paths of traditional physicians (MD or DO)—includes four years of undergraduate work, followed by four years in an accredited podiatric medical school, followed by a three- or four-year hospital-based podiatry residency. Optional one- to two-year fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction, surgical limb salvage, sports medicine, plastic surgery, pediatric foot and ankle surgery, and wound care is also available. Podiatric medical residencies and fellowships are accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME). The overall scope of podiatric practice varies from state to state with a common focus on foot and ankle surgery.