Also called: Foot and Ankle Specialist
A doctor of podiatric medicine who treats foot and ankle injuries in athletes and runners.
They treat sprained ankles, stress fractures, and plantar fasciitis, design custom orthotics, and perform foot surgery. Runners and dancers are frequent patients. Some work with pro teams.
Based on BLS podiatrists, May 2024 estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 11 years after high school. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree plus a 3-year residency.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Pre-Med, Kinesiology.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). About average growth.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with gait scans and imaging; hands-on exams and foot and ankle surgery stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Anatomy and physiology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1081.
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