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