Overview
Doctors of Podiatric Medicine
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Doctors of podiatric medicine
Diagnose diseases, deformities and injuries of the human foot and communicate diagnoses to patients
Treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy, or prescribed medications
May also perform surgery on the bones of the forefoot and the subcutaneous soft tissues of the foot.
Chiropodists and diploma or first-degree trained podiatrists
Diagnose diseases, deformities and injuries of the human foot
Treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy and subcutaneous soft-tissue foot surgery.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,973
$71,500
$124,000
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
162expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Doctors of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.)
A four-year doctoral degree program in podiatric medicine available in the United States and in Quebec, normally following completion of a bachelor's degree program, is required.
A medical residency is required in Alberta and British Columbia.
Additional information
Chiropodist and podiatrist titles are used interchangeably, depending on the province or territory. The use of the podiatrist job title does not necessarily refer to doctors of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.).
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certification to practice as Doctors of podiatric medicine in B.C.
- Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - Podiatrists
Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - Podiatrists
Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as a doctor of podiatric medicine in BC, you must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No programs available in B.C.
There are currently no programs offered at public post-secondary institutions in BC that will qualify you for this career. Please see the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association website or the British Columbia Podiatric Medical Association website for other options.