A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon, is qualified by his/her education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Within the field of podiatry, practitioners can focus on many different specialty areas, including surgery, sports medicine, biomechanics, geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, or primary care.

Doctors of Podiatric Medicine are graduates of a rigorous four-year medical program that includes anatomy, physiology, pathology, biomechanics, radiology, as well as the specialized training necessary to apply those skills to the incredibly complex mechanics of the human foot and ankle.  Find out more about the details of a podiatric medical college curriculum

After completing podiatric medical college, Doctors of Podiatric Medicine complete a three year residency where they have the opportunity to specialize and train in a clinical or hospital setting. After seven years of training, a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine will start a career with both excellent earning potential and a comfortable work life balance.  Doctors of Podiatric Medicine work directly with patients and enjoy a manageable patient load that lets them truly focus on their patients’ wellness. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine