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Podiatry is the branch of medical science in which the study deals with the treatment of lower legs,foot and ankle.A Podiatrist is responsible for treating corns, calluses, bunions, abnormal growth of toenails, and arch problems; performing surgery; prescribing drugs and physical therapy; working with ankle and foot injuries and infection.
The podiatry study in India is not yet well known,some famous colleges all over india provide bachelor and masters degree in Podiatry.
List of Courses: -
1.Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bangalore
2. Diabetic Foot Society of India
Ahmedabad
3. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi
Amrita Lane AIMS Ponekkara Post Kochi, Kerala - 682 041. India Phone: 0484 280 1234
As a fresher one can earn a salary of 20,000-30,000 per month.With growing experience,fame and expertis in this field the pay package can increase.
If someone join the foreign hospitals then the remuneration will be much more compared to the Indian hospitals.They can draw month.
After the succesful completion of the courses one can join goverment as well as private super speciality hospitals,veteran’s hospitals, and physical therapy clinics.They can join join as a podiatrist in the sports team where now a days this profession are in great demand.The demand of a podiatist is not much in India compared to the the other disciplines of medical science.So,the candidate can opt for jobs in foreign hospitals also.
One can start teaching profession in medical colleges.
Bachelor degree:
For taking admission in this courses student must have passed 10+2 or Higher Secondary with science securing minimum 50% marks from any recognised university.
Master degree:
Student must have completed bachelor degree in the relevant field from any recognised university.
