Podiatrist
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: PodiatristFrom this page of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can learn about the nature of the work of a podiatrist, as well as the training required, advancement opportunities, job outlook, and likely salary if you decide to enter this field. Find information on related occupations or connect a variety of important resources and organizations in the field of podiatry.
National Institutes of Health: Lifeworks, PodiatristThe Science Education program of the National Institutes of Health offers you a comprehensive career profile to a doctor of podiatric medicine at this page, where you will find information on salary, education, skills needed, and links to organizations and references. The document is printer-friendly, too.
Occupational Titles
Podiatrist
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Accredited Academic Programs
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric MedicineIf you go the school links at this professional organization’s site, you will find listings of accredited programs in podiatry across the U.S. Contact information for the office of admissions, as well as related web links are provided.
Salary Levels
PayScale: PodiatristVisit this site if you want to find out about the possible salary you can earn as a podiatrist. You can see the median salary according to years on the job, by employer type, or city of employment.
Professional Organizations
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric MedicineIn addition to school links, this organization sponsors a comprehensive career zone, a mentoring network, and a department that will help you apply to colleges. Answers to frequently asked questions about the profession are also provided to you.
American Board of Podiatric SurgeryThis organization encourages the attainment of formal training for the successful practice of podiatric surgery. If you want to learn more about this specialty in podiatry, come to this site, and find a wealth of resources on getting started in the field.
American Podiatric Medical AssociationSeveral departments are available from this professional organization, including news, careers in podiatric medicine, accreditation information, and foot health. You can also find foot file podcasts, tip sheets, media clips, and an e-advocacy department.
American Podiatric Medical Students’ AssociationUniting medical students, this site discusses the benefits of membership, including a student insurance division and medical education opportunities.
Licensing & Certification
American Board of Podiatric Surgery: CertificationLearn more about certification in foot surgery from this organization, which is the preeminent organization for doctors of podiatry that have advanced to the surgical management of the foot and ankle. Current qualifications for this certification are presented.
National Board of Podiatric Medical ExaminersThe purpose of testing, test center regulations and preparation, and more information on becoming a licensed podiatrist are found at this page. You can download candidate bulletins, a tutorial, and a few practice tests, too.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Podiatric Medical Association: CareersThe career web site provides a variety of information on entering the field of podiatry, including a preview of a video on the career, an overview of education and career opportunities, the web sites of the medical colleges, and a link to podiatric physician blogs on why they chose the career.
Indeed.com: Podiatrist JobsMore than 500 positions nationwide are listed at this site, collected from an assortment of job databases and individual private employers.
Publications
Podiatry TodayStated to be the most widely read magazine in the field, this online version lets you search the podiatry archives to find feature articles, news, trends, webcasts, and new treatment information in the field. You can search by topic, too, with a variety of sub-specialties listed at the left side of the page.
Online Forums & Blogs
Podiatry StudentsFrom a student doctor network, this podiatry forum lets you begin and post answers to discussions with other students who are currently interested or in podiatry programs. The site is co-hosted with the American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association.
Career Videos
CareerOneStop: PodiatristsLaunch a video about the field of podiatry directly from this site. You can also select any state you are interested in finding specific wage and job outlook information at this same page.
Podiatric Medicine: A Career That Fits Your FutureThe challenging and flexible work of podiatric medicine is found in this brief video. You can learn about the satisfaction of doing important work and improving the quality of life through many therapies and treatments.
