Matching Into Residencies

[mikeybeats]

Only recently have I begun to start looking into Podiatry as a viable option for myself. I'm very interested in sports injuries/medicine, and I recognize that matching into an ortho residency from DO school will be very, very far from a guarantee.

For this reason, I've been considering podiatry as it would afford me the ability to focus on what I am truly passionate about.

My question is - are there more competitive residencies coming out of podiatry school, akin to ortho for do's and md's? Do graduates of specific residency programs typically earn a higher salary? Are there sub-specialities that pay more than others?

I've done some googling but am still largely unfamiliar with the podiatry residency set up, aside from everything now being a 36 month program with surgical rotations. Thanks for your comments in advance.

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[MaxillofacialMN]

Only recently have I begun to start looking into Podiatry as a viable option for myself. I'm very interested in sports injuries/medicine, and I recognize that matching into an ortho residency from DO school will be very, very far from a guarantee.

For this reason, I've been considering podiatry as it would afford me the ability to focus on what I am truly passionate about.

My question is - are there more competitive residencies coming out of podiatry school, akin to ortho for do's and md's? Do graduates of specific residency programs typically earn a higher salary? Are there sub-specialities that pay more than others?

I've done some googling but am still largely unfamiliar with the podiatry residency set up, aside from everything now being a 36 month program with surgical rotations. Thanks for your comments in advance.

A lot of residencies do have certain "focuses" whether official or not. There are a handful of "top" residencies which many top students compete for. Whether it be the volume of cases, the attendings, the hospital system - or whatever, there are certain residencies that are "the best." Whether or not you make more money after those particular residencies depends on you.

 

[Robert De Niro]

http://www.casprcrip.org/html/casprcrip/directory.asp

Click on the program name and it will give you a description of the residency program, what it pays, are you with MD/DO ortho residents, and what rotations they offer. In your case, look at residencies that will allow you to become certified in RRA.

Like I told a friend of mine who's in the same boat you are, shadow a podiatrists first and see if you like all aspects of the profession. That is the best thing I did when started looking into podiatry. Last thing you want is to go through all that training and make a huge investment thinking you are going to land that job with an ortho group and be their "ankle/foot specialist," but then never receive that specific job offer. Then what do you do? Be miserable working in a clinic or hospital, treating nail fungus, wound debridement, only performing forefoot surgeries, and not getting involved in sports medicine. I know I would be happy, but would that satisfy your goals?

In the end , shadow a podiatrist and find out if this profession is for you. If you feel that becoming an ortho fits you better then go for it. I am not trying to persuade you away from anything, but only to understand everything the profession has to offer. You could very well get a job offer from an ortho group and be happy, but that is not the case with most podiatrists. I hope this helps, and good luck!

 

[feet2017]

There is a podiatrist that a team doctor for the Miami heat, he has a fellowship that is offered. I figure you would find that information appealing.

 

[mikeybeats]

There is a podiatrist that a team doctor for the Miami heat, he has a fellowship that is offered. I figure you would find that information appealing.

Appreciate this, and especially that link above..very helpful.

 

[air bud]

Don't read into those descriptions too much, I have definitely found that out in my 4th year. You can put a verbal bow on piece of poop, but it is still poop. Use them as a starting point, then move on to people who have personally visited those places.