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Podiatrists Do It All

Podiatrists Do It All. Surgery. Research. Primary Care. Pediatrics. Wound Care. Dermatology. Sports Medicine. Radiology. Trauma. Outline. What is Podiatric Medicine? What is a D.P.M.? What is a typical day for a D.P.M.? What’s the demand for foot & ankle care?

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Podiatrists Do It All

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  1. Podiatrists Do It All Surgery Research Primary Care Pediatrics Wound Care Dermatology Sports Medicine Radiology Trauma

  2. Outline • What is Podiatric Medicine? • What is a D.P.M.? • What is a typical day for a D.P.M.? • What’s the demand for foot & ankle care? • How can you become a D.P.M.?

  3. What is Podiatric Medicine? • Medical and surgical care and treatment of the foot and ankle • Sub-specialties include sports medicine, surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics, public health and general wellness • An important part of the medical team

  4. What is a D.P.M.? • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine • More than just a “foot” doctor • Total health practitioner • Conducts examinations • Prescribes medications, orthotics/braces • Performs surgery

  5. Where will you find D.P.M.s? • Private or group practices • HMOs, PPOs • Hospitals • Government such as Public Health, VA, IHS etc. • Medical schools • Military

  6. What is it like to be a D.P.M.? A typical day

  7. Who do DPMS Treat ?

  8. Common Problems DPMs Treat

  9. What is it like to be a D.P.M.? • The education of a medical specialist • The variety of a general practitioner • The freedom of an entrepreneur • The rewards • Relieving patients’ pain • Keeping people active • Outstanding earning potential

  10. Why become a D.P.M.? • Strong demand for podiatric physicians • Recent Workforce Study indicates a need to increase the number of podiatrists • Flexible work hours • Financial opportunities • Options in practice

  11. Where can you study Podiatric Medicine? • Miami Shores, Florida • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • New York City • Independence, Ohio • North Chicago, Illinois • Des Moines, Iowa • Oakland, California • Glendale, Arizona • Pomona, California

  12. What are the admission requirements? • Complete at least three years (90 hours) of undergraduate study with emphasis on sciences or pre-med curriculum • MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) • Other exams may be accepted

  13. What do D.P.M. students study? • Year 1 & 2 • Classroom instruction • Anatomy, Biochemistry, etc. • Year 3 & 4 • Clinical Skills, Patient Care • Physical Diagnosis, Surgery, Neurology, Dermatology, Biomechanics, etc. • All with a focus on the lower extremity

  14. Is there a residency training requirement? • Upon graduation, podiatric physicians are required by nearly all states to complete at least two years of postgraduate residency training • Residency programs range from two to four years in length

  15. What is the licensing and certification process for D.P.M.s? • National Boards are taken while inpodiatric medical school • Most states also require a written and/or oral exam prior to licensure • Board certification is available in orthopedics & primary medicine and in surgery

  16. How can you apply to a college of podiatric medicine? • Visit www. APMA.org, or www.AACPM.org, or any of the nine college websites • Complete the online application • Take advantage of mentoring opportunities through the DPM Mentor Network

  17. What is the application process? • Submit an application through the on-lineAmerican Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS) • Letters of recommendation, transcripts and a personal interview are required • Financial aid is available at all schools www.aacpm.org

  18. Information Resources • www.apma.org/careers • Shadowing opportunities

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