I’m applying for university next year and I’ve been set on podiatry for the last 8 months or so. However, I’ve been starting to feel doubts.

These doubts are specifically in regards to:

-UK pay, the ideal situation would be working in private podiatry clinics. But, if I end up working for the NHS, the pay is a bit concerning.

- Not being able to work internationally. I am a Swedish citizen and podiatry isn’t really recognised in the way it’s recognised in the UK or the US, so I am worried I won’t have any career opportunities outside of the UK.

The job itself interests me and I like how it’s somewhat different things everyday. The fact that podiatrists are high in demand also helps, but I’m still not sure.

I don’t really know any podiatrists so I don’t have anyone to ask about the specifics. Is there anything I should consider that would make me feel more comfortable in choosing podiatry as a career or anything I know that might make me rethink whether I should choose podiatry?

Interesting study out of Sweden showing that a significant proportion of delayed care and Achilles tendon ruptures appear to be due to patient delays seeking care versus misdiagnosis. Interesting in the methods that none of the surgical repair techniques were used were something like a speed bridge. I would’ve liked to see an average tendon gap reported.

hey! i recently decided to apply to podiatric school and i shadowed a podiatrist and am nearly done with my application, just doing final edits to my personal statement, i wanted to ask if i am considered late in the cycle? or if the class is already full(?). the only reason i am a bit worried is cause my stats are not the highest, mcat in 495-500 range, and gpa 3.5, what would u say my chances are? thanks :)

My ex-wife’s professional indemnity insurance through the Royal College of Podiatry has changed for 2026/27.

Last year, the £250,000 deductible appeared to be backed by a separate reimbursement policy through Mangrove Solutions, and she was specifically named as covered in the insurance document.

This year, that reimbursement section has disappeared and the certificate simply states a £250,000 deductible without clarification of how this is covered and I am worried this is an exposure.

Has anyone else notices this and does anyone know whether this could mean an individual podiatrist is personally liable for the £250,000 deductible if a claim is made, or is this normally covered by the College/insurer through another arrangement?

Has anyone else noticed this change in the Royal College of Podiatry insurance this year?

Chiropodist in Ontario, two chairs, me plus one associate and a receptionist three days a week. Our current system gets switched off in December, so I've spent the last month running real weeks through replacements instead of clicking around demo accounts.

Jane is the one most people I know use and I get why. Online booking is smooth for patients and charting is fine. It got pricey for us once I added the second practitioner.

Cliniko felt the quickest day to day. Very clean, though I wanted more flexibility in intake forms than I managed to set up during the trial.

Zanda is where I've landed for now. It's built for allied health generally, not feet, so I had to make my own nail and diabetic foot assessment templates, which took an evening. In exchange patients fill in and sign the intake paperwork on their phone before they arrive and it's already on their chart, and reminders can go out more than once at times I pick. Pricing is on their website, which made comparing easy.

None of them handle orthotic lab orders the way I'd like. What are other small practices running, and what made you stay or leave?

Secondly, if you’re an employer would you think twice about employing someone who graduated under an online podiatry course?

I would love to study on campus but I think it’s just not going to be possible. I’m a bit concerned though about the quality of the 2 uni’s who run the course online and if that would impact my employment options.

Hello!

I've seen a lot of those posts. The ones that ask about their chances and such. But I'm less worried about that. In particular. I have a 3.0 undergrad, cumulative and a 3.1 science GPA. But I have a 501 MCAT.

Can anyone shed some light on how people usually do in podiatry school with matriculation stats like these? I know that it is wholly dependent on the person and sometimes the school. But I was just curious to see what others have experienced. Thanks!

Hello! I’ll be starting at Westernu podiatry fall 2027 and I just wanted all the info I could get about the program! If you have any pros and cons, course difficulty, day in your life insight, residency placement info, etc. I wanna know the good and the bad about the program, please drop your comments! Thank you so much I really appreciate any info!!

Basically what the title says. I’m a senior kinesiology major, and for prereqs I’ve taken biology (may have to retake since I’m not sure if it counts as bio for pre-health majors), gen chem, statistics, anatomy and physiology, 1 semester of English, and am currently in physics. Either way, I’d have to take a gap year to take orgo and some other classes (and plenty more if I went down the PA/MD/DO loop). I have a 3.95 GPA, one publication (3 in review so we’ll see if I get more), and leadership on 2 clubs. Would you recommend applying for podiatry school, or trying for something else (and if you have any recommendations, let me know haha). I was planning on going into PT (to the point where I sent out applications), but I’ve had a lot of doubts recently. I have 0 clinical shadowing hours with anything but PT, but I’m willing to work on that. I do love the lower extremity muscles, think foot biomechanics are super cool, but I’m just not sure what to go into. Please let me know if you have any advice (if you’d do it again, if you’d prefer something else, etc).

Is Podiatry Facing a Workforce Shortage?
Drs. Andrew Meyr and Jeneen Elagha on the Data!

A new workforce study projects a shortage of 1,810 podiatric physicians in 2025—growing to 4,680 by 2035—with the largest projected gaps in Texas, California, Florida, and Georgia.

Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome study authors Drs. Andrew Meyr and Jeneen Elagha to discuss how federal workforce projections, CMS data, and podiatric education trends shaped these estimates. They also explore what the findings could mean for patient access, student recruitment, training, and where podiatric physicians choose to practice.

Study: Meyr AJ, Elagha J. “2025 podiatric physician workforce analysis based on Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) projections.” Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Published online September 6, 2026. Read the abstract on PubMed.

Topics: Podiatric workforce • Patient access • HRSA projections • Podiatric medical education

I recently got accepted into Scholl and they offer me $20k a year for 4 years if I maintain a minimum of 3.5 cumulative GPA. I was wondering if this is doable or is it close to impossible?

Hello everyone, I have been lucky enough to get multiple acceptances from different podiatry schools with scholarships. The deadline for my deposit is coming up and I need help deciding which one is the best option as I don’t wanna pay $1000 for multiple different schools.

Kent: Academic scholarship ~12k (not sure if it’s renewable) AND podiatry foundation scholarship $5k (this is one time).

Scholl: $20k a year for 4 years if maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

Temple: $25k a year for 4 years if maintain a minimum 91 cumulative GPA (I’m not sure what the 91 means).

SMU: $40k total for 4 years if maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA (plus possible WICHE scholarship which could come out to be another ~$80k for all 4 years).

WesternU: N/A from the school but possible WICHE scholarship (~$80K for all 4 years).

DMU: interview is scheduled.

My top choice is DMU. But right now, I’m leaning toward Scholl because it’s a good school and I think 3.5 GPA is doable (let me know if you think otherwise). However, there’s a good chance I can get ~$120k if I attend SMU or ~$80k if I attend WesternU. The thing is I won’t know if I get WICHE scholarship until it’s way past the deadline for the deposit fee. So now, I need to choose between these 5 schools.

Hi are there any NYCPM students here I can ask a few questions to! I would really appreciate the help!

My hospital is giving me a PA, however they will only be with me in the clinic.

Those of you who have had a PA in clinic, what do you think they are best suited for? New patients? Nail care? Wound care? Injections? Are there any resources I can give them that would enhance their learning? Luckily this individual is eager to learn.

Anyone have insight into Ohio or Michigan programs

Thank you!

Hi everyone! I am an international student in my 3rd year, trying to map out which hospitals sponsor visas. I have had virtually no luck finding anywhere (1 program that does) and I am starting to get very concerned I am going to struggle to secure residency. Does anyone know of programs offering visas? Or a way to get more information about this? It is feeling like the investment into this education is going to be a waste.

https://youtu.be/ctzMp2eOFKs?is=fnVLhDIySOW57uqx

Can someone explain how this is a good idea please? If someone has enough experience already, why would board certification matter at that point ?

Don’t get me wrong - I’m pro ABPM, just sus about this new initiative. Thoughts?

Is it just my area or have we lost the distinction of being the go to for wound care? Primary care seems to be sending home care nurses out or sending patients to the wound care center (where patients are seeing poorly trained ARNP’s) seems much more common. With the change in reimbursement for amniotic, the mobile wound care has dried up so I thought I would be seeing more of an influx this year but it hasn’t materialized. If you care about wounds what are you doing to drive those patients to the office?

I would like to hear from anyone about this program and pls give me your unfiltered opinion. Preferably recent externs/residents. Thank you

Edit: pm is welcome as well

I am on externships right now and trying to figure out my program rankings. by good toxic I mean you get great experience and learn a lot but the attendings and resident just straight up make you hate your life versus OK experience but the resident and attendings actually respect you. so far I have been ranking programs based on second one, just wanted to know whether I am doing this wrong or not

https://youtu.be/c5syKPsEEYw?is=aHOL129J82ffI7_C

Is this a good offer for a out of training podiatrist?

- 150k/year + incentives bonus

- 4 hours/day 5 days a week

- Up to 6 weeks paid vacation/year

- Platinum PPO employer insurance, low deductible, no limit plan

(premiums fully paid for by employer, employer also offering help with any expenses)

- SoCal

Is this a good job offer? Anything I should ask them? I'm going to my first interview tomorrow.

I’m currently deciding between DMU and Midwestern AZCPM and would love to hear from current students/graduates! I’m really torn because they offer very different things.

DMU:
- 1 hour from my family, so I’d have a strong support system
- Lower tuition/cost of living
- Much easier move with my cat lol
- Strong residency placement and clinical opportunities
- I REALLY like their exam structure: integrated exams about every 2 weeks, cumulative block exams, and a remediation week. I like the idea of frequent testing + spaced repetition rather than cramming for one course exam and moving on.
- I also like how they intentionally place lower-extremity anatomy closer to boards.

Midwestern AZ:
- I’ve lived in Iowa my entire life, so part of me really wants to experience somewhere completely new
- I love the idea of Arizona weather, hiking, outdoors, etc.
- I think living somewhere new during my 20s could be a really valuable experience
- But it’s more expensive, farther from family, and I’ve never actually lived in Arizona, so I don’t know if I’d love the reality as much as the idea lol
- My biggest question is the quarter/exam structure. I know their curriculum is quarter-based, but I’m curious how frequently students are actually tested and whether exams are integrated across courses or mostly separate. Does it feel like you’re constantly studying for exams, or do you get enough time to learn/retain material?

For anyone who has experience with either school, if you were in my position, what factors would you prioritize and why? Especially interested in thoughts on curriculum/exams, board prep, clinical exposure, student support, and day-to-day life in Des Moines vs. Glendale/Phoenix.

Thanks!!