If you can, try and get some work experience. Patients and other healthcare students often comment that they are surprised by the full scope of practice of podiatrists. There are many different roles within the profession and it is good to get an appreciation of what career paths are available before commencing study.
Keri Hutchinsons top tips
If you enjoy research then podiatry is definitely for you. There are lots of opportunities to undertake masters studies or PhD internships following graduation in a variety of areas.
Possessing well developed communication skills is a great asset to have as a podiatrist. You will be provided with training in this throughout your undergraduate training, but it is good to try and develop these prior to commencing study.
Keep an open mind as to what area of podiatry you’d like to work in. Many students start with a set idea of what they want to study and then end up working in a completely different area. Alternatively, some students expect to be able to specialise straight away and in reality, specialist roles usually require 3 years post-graduate experience.
Rewarding is a word that is often used about being a podiatrist and I would have to say, I wholeheartedly agree.