Podiatry in sports medicine: team physician?

[w0344990]

I'm trying to decide on a career choice, and I think I've whittled things down to either an ATC/DPT or DPM, and I have a few questions on the podiatric medicine profession.

After reading this article, http://www.studentdoctor.net/2008/02/professional-profile-john-codwell-iii-dpm/#more-125, I wanted to know how a podiatrist can actually be the team physician. This is almost identical to the job I would want, I just wasn't sure how a podiatrist could be a team physician when he/she specializes in the lower extremities. Is it fairly common? I should add that I know I can't be solely a team physician, but I would like to work in a sports medicine clinic/environment.

Also, to practice in Louisiana, I don't think a residency is needed, but would it still be a good idea to complete the PM/S 36 anyways? One final question, would there be any benefit to getting AT certification in graduate school before beginning podiatry school?

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[podoc123]

You do have to complete a residency to practice in all of states. As for you other questions, I'm not sure of the answers and hopefully someone else can fill you in.

 

[w0344990]

You do have to complete a residency to practice in all of states. As for you other questions, I'm not sure of the answers and hopefully someone else can fill you in.

Okay, I must've been looking at the wrong thing when I checked this link. (Louisiana) http://www.fpmb.org/memberboards.asp I need to get some lol.

 

[DPMstudent]

Okay, I must've been looking at the wrong thing when I checked this link. (Louisiana) http://www.fpmb.org/memberboards.asp I need to get some lol.

that site says you don't need postgrad training in Ohio and tons of other states, but the fact is you need a residency to get hired and to work in any and every state. (2yr minimum as of now). i would love to see someone performing surgeries (minor/or major) without training.

 

[w0344990]

that site says you don't need postgrad training in Ohio and tons of other states, but the fact is you need a residency to get hired and to work in any and every state. (2yr minimum as of now). i would love to see someone performing surgeries (minor/or major) without training.

Ah, I see what you're saying, lol.