good careerby (no login)Podiatry can be a very good profession. School is expensive ~ 150,000 and the average earned income (after about 10 years of practice) is only slightly better than family practice and pediatrics at ~$ 136,000. Therefore, paying back student loans can be a challenge. Not many Pods. work in large groups like family practitioners and pediatricians so the repayment of loans becomes even more challenging. Average salary right out of school is only about 50K on average. But many come with bonuses and benefits. I'm 3 years out and making about 130,000. There is more scrutiny of priveleging than an orthopedic surgeon, but rightfully so given our training vs. theirs (on average). If you do a great residency and you practice in an area where you can actually generate the referals for more complicated surgical referals, many can and do become well respected. It can be a challenge, but nothing worth while is easy. Podiatry can be a very good career. D. from IP address 68.15.100.245 Goto Forum Home |
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