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Old 05-25-2012, 02:12 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by bunion123 View Post
I have spoken to 6 DPMs, 5 in the New York City area and one in Northern Jersey. Some more successful than others. They all told me podiatry is a great profession but their advice to me was to go the MD/DO route if I can. Their reasoning being along the lines of having more options and easier time obtaining hospital privileges.

Just food for thought
But... what if podiatry is what you want to do? Who needs options when you've already found the perfect career!
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