Kind of confused o.O

[TheFootDoc]

can a podiatrist be both a physician and a surgeon? is it because of the residency training that they received (medicine as intern and surgical in later years)?

am I missing something?

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[javajava]

can a podiatrist be both a physician and a surgeon? is it because of the residency training that they received (medicine as intern and surgical in later years)?

am I missing something?

Ya I am curious about this too as I am interested in the profession.

From what I understand though, Podiatrists can be both with the new standardized three year surgical residency. So perhaps recently finished podiatrists can be physicians assessing the foot, as well as being a surgeon when surgery is needed.

Anyhow I think podiatrists can be both and depends on what they feel like doing.

Someone correct me as I only found out about this profession a few days ago.

 

[air bud]

Check out this thread http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=284170

it is a few years old, but still is true. Check out http://www.todayspodiatrist.com/, www.apma.org

Shadow and learn more. Those very valuable resources. There are also other sticky's at the top of the pre-pod forum that can supply you with info. good luck. PS, see if you can spot me on the todayspodiatrist website

 

[Sig Savant]

PS, see if you can spot me on the todayspodiatrist website

I didn't see your student profile, that was disappointing