Podiatrists
Also called: Podiatrist, Podiatric Physician, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Podiatric Surgeon
What they do:
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
On the job, you would:
- Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
- Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
- Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
Health
Business
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Visual Understanding
Hand and Finger Use
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Medical software
Electronic mail software
Graphics or photo imaging software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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