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1 Podiatrist By Jane

2 Job Description Treat diseases and deformities of the foot
Inspecting the foot by reading x-rays Obtaining blood and urine samples for analysis Perform surgeries Prescribe medications such as painkillers Make casts to help support the foot if the foot has had surgery Write reports and documents

3 Working Conditions and Hours
May work 40 hours a week May work on weekends and nights Provide service to patients Working indoors Must use detail when performing surgery Responsible for patients health and safety Travel to nursing homes or hospitals for emergencies Wear a special uniform and gloves

4 $Salary$ Washington State: Starting=$88,379 Average=$116,792
Top=$130,978 Nationally: Starting=$62,400 Average=$94,060 Top=$137,820

5 College Requirements University of Washington High School diploma GED
International Baccalaureate SAT(1010) ACT (18)

6 Educational Requirements
Medicine and Dentistry Biology Chemistry English 3 years of college 4 years in podiatric medicine

7 School Comparison University of Washington Tuition-$4,435 Books-$912
Room-$6,054 Fees-$775 Total=$12,176 Pitzer College Tuition-$26,640 Books-$900 Room-$7,796 Fees-$3,154 Total=$38,490

8 Personal Qualifications
Listening and asking questions Express ideas clearly Manage the time of self and others Check how well one is learning Being polite towards patients

9 Quiz What does a podiatrist do?
What are some of the working conditions for a podiatrist? How much education do you need? What is the starting wage?

10 Answers A podiatrist treats diseases and deformities of the foot
Provide service to patients and are responsible for the health and safety of their patients At least 3 years of college and then 4 years of a podiatric medicine college $88,379

11 X-Rays of the foot

12 Summary


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