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I had this discussion with an uncle of mine who is a FMG, he is doing his residency in Internal medicine in NY. He was very suprised to hear about the scope of practice of Podiatrist in NY. bcoz there is a concept in Indian FMGs (well we can say all Foreigners) that NY is very welcoming for anytype of profession. It has very easy rules. traditionally the State Of New York has been very open or welcoming to all professions. like, accepting anytype of FMG to practice, or for foreign dentists, chiros, CRNAs or like any health profession, etc. in fact many Indian FMG people who dont get residency anywhere in USA head for NY bcoz its very easy to get in there. Iam not trying to discuss about FMGs here but iam just curious why is there so limited scope for our practice. where as it is considered all over the world the most open/welcoming state like Illinois. why is it so unfriendly state for Pods where as it is friendly to all other professions. how come NY is having so strigngent rules for Podiatrists and so limited scope. and its really amazing that they have this policy even though they have a Pod college sitting right in middle of it. Is the APMA or NYCPM people doing anything about it. and what kind of cases do students at NYCPM see if Pod is only limited to foot there. i mean how do they get ankle training.