Podiatrists
Education
Podiatrists must be licensed, requiring three to four years of undergraduate education, the completion of a 4-year podiatric college program and passing scores on national and state examinations.
Related College Majors
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $11,538.00 per year
Military Training
No initial job training is provided to officers in this occupation. However, advanced courses and programs in medical specialties are available. In addition, scholarships for advanced medical training are available in return for an obligated period of military service.
Certifications or Licenses
All states and the District of Columbia require a license for the practice of podiatric medicine. Each state defines its own licensing requirements, although many states grant reciprocity to podia...
General Qualifications
People planning a career in podiatry should have scientific aptitude, manual dexterity, interpersonal skills and a friendly bedside manner. In private practice, podiatrists also should have good b...
Knowledge
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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