Pre-Pod Student One Year Update

[azumaril]

Considering Podiatry - Pro and Con List - Is It Reasonable and Realistic?

In December 2022, I reached out to this community for advice on pursuing podiatry, and I am genuinely grateful to everyone who took the time to respond. I wanted to share an update (some asked for a 7 year update - apologies, its been only 1)

I've chosen a path that I believe will bring me fulfillment: I've been accepted into my local MD school with a scholarship. My passion for foot&ankle, especially the comprehensive care from pre to post-op, and the profound impact these interventions have on quality of life, remains strong. I hold a ton of respect for the field of podiatry and am thankful for the valuable encouragement and insights I received from podiatrists.

During my exploration, I had the privilege of shadowing several podiatrists who also encouraged my decision to pursue MD. I planned on pursuing podiatry education at Temple, however, after thoughtful consideration and the advice I received regarding the evolving landscape of podiatric education & job market, including new school openings and residency placements, I ultimately decided on a different path.

I want to sincerely thank each of you for sharing your wisdom and experiences with me. Your guidance has been invaluable in shaping my journey toward a career that aligns with my passions. I understand that podiatry remains a fulfilling and rewarding path for many students, and I deeply respect those who choose it. I am optimistic about the road ahead and look forward to the possibility of one day collaborating with you as colleagues. Thank you - Azumaril

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[Robin-jay]

I think the profession is fine, I just don't think the tuition is worth it, especially post-covid.

I am fortunate enough to have less debt than most of my colleagues and even then, I have an amount that's barely justifiable.

I couldn't fathom trying to attend podiatry school now with the current tuition prices. >400k is too much for the podiatry degree.

On the flip side, I also don't think parity pushes are ever going to stop, and the DPM degree will only get closer to MD over time, so that helps us in terms of wage.

A lot of people around here seem to have forgotten DPMs 10,20,30,80 years ago started off so far below MD in terms of scope, education, residency training, etc. The parity has been impressive over time, though we still have a long way to go until "equal".

 

[AFOJOE315]

Considering Podiatry - Pro and Con List - Is It Reasonable and Realistic?

In December 2022, I reached out to this community for advice on pursuing podiatry, and I am genuinely grateful to everyone who took the time to respond. I wanted to share an update (some asked for a 7 year update - apologies, its been only 1)

I've chosen a path that I believe will bring me fulfillment: I've been accepted into my local MD school with a scholarship. My passion for foot&ankle, especially the comprehensive care from pre to post-op, and the profound impact these interventions have on quality of life, remains strong. I hold a ton of respect for the field of podiatry and am thankful for the valuable encouragement and insights I received from podiatrists.

During my exploration, I had the privilege of shadowing several podiatrists who also encouraged my decision to pursue MD. I planned on pursuing podiatry education at Temple, however, after thoughtful consideration and the advice I received regarding the evolving landscape of podiatric education & job market, including new school openings and residency placements, I ultimately decided on a different path.

I want to sincerely thank each of you for sharing your wisdom and experiences with me. Your guidance has been invaluable in shaping my journey toward a career that aligns with my passions. I understand that podiatry remains a fulfilling and rewarding path for many students, and I deeply respect those who choose it. I am optimistic about the road ahead and look forward to the possibility of one day collaborating with you as colleagues. Thank you - Azumaril

great decision! You will not regret it.