Podiatrist Training
Podiatrists make some of the highest salaries in America, according to Forbes.com. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that podiatrists not only deal with common foot problems, such as corns, bunions and arch problems, but they also treat foot ailments related to diabetes and other diseases.
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Undergraduate Training
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In order to be accepted by most podiatry schools, undergraduates must complete at least 90 semester hours of coursework and achieve satisfactory GPA and Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores. Coursework in biology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physics is also required.
Podiatry School
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Podiatry school generally consists of two years of coursework, followed by a two-year clinical rotation in a private practice, hospital or clinic.
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Residency
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After receiving their doctor of podiatric medicine degrees from podiatry school, most podiatrists complete a two- to four-year hospital-based residency program. This includes advanced podiatry training and work in various specialty areas, including pediatrics and infectious diseases.
License
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As of February 2010, the BLS notes that all states and the District of Columbia require a license to practice podiatry. To obtain a license, you must graduate from an accredited program and pass written and oral exams. Continuing education hours are necessary to maintain the license.
Earnings
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In 2007, Forbes.com noted that podiatrists earn an annual median income of $118,500, ranking them 25th in a list of the nation's highest paying professions.
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