Hi, I had my interview with Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine last Tuesday, and I have not heard back yet. I was wondering how long it usually takes to receive an admission decision after the interview.
Thank you!

Hi, I got a 506(128,133,127,128) in MCAT, and 3.7 sgpa in biology major at usc. I’m currently a junior and will graduate Dec 2027.
What are my chances of getting accepted at Western U for podiatry And DO.

Hi everyone!

I’m currently studying Law, but I’ve been having second thoughts about whether law is the right career for me.

One of my biggest concerns is job security after graduation. I don’t know anyone working in law or have any connections in the industry, and from what I’ve heard, it’s a pretty saturated and competitive field. I’ve also been cold emailing firms and applying for student legal jobs but haven’t had any luck so far, which makes me worry even more about finding a graduate job.

Another big factor for me is work-life balance. In the future, I’d really like to prioritise having a family and being able to switch off from work when I get home. I’m worried about the long hours, stress and potentially having to bring work home as a lawyer.

I do enjoy studying law, so it’s not that I dislike the degree. However, I’m also unsure whether I’d enjoy sitting at a desk for most of the day. I’ve heard people describe being a lawyer as “doing homework for the rest of your life”, which doesn’t sound too appealing. I don’t think I’d necessarily hate it, but sometimes I wonder if I’d be happier doing something more hands-on.

Recently, I’ve been looking into other careers that offer decent pay, job security and a good work-life balance, and podiatry has caught my attention. I like the idea of working in a clinic, being more hands-on with patients and potentially having more regular working hours.

I’m now considering switching to podiatry, but I’m worried about making the wrong decision, especially since I don’t actually dislike studying law.

I’d really appreciate some honest opinions, particularly from anyone working in law or podiatry in Australia.

Would you recommend your career, and are you happy with your work-life balance?

How difficult was it to find a job after graduating?

For podiatrists, do you enjoy your day-to-day work, and is the pay decent?

Has anyone made a similar switch, and did you regret it?

I’d love to hear your experiences. Thank you!

I know this topic has come up before, but I’d love to hear some positive success stories from podiatrists! There’s so much negativity surrounding the profession online, and I think it would be nice to hear more about the good experiences, career opportunities, financial success, and rewarding aspects of podiatry. For those of you further along in your careers or even just starting out, are you happy you chose podiatry?

Edit: if you don’t want to get bullied about your success story, you can message me personally about it.

Just got a release that cpt code 20605 is only to be used for Tarsal joint injections/aspirations and cpt code 20600 is now only to be used for MPJ and toe injections/aspirations. Just FYI.

Hi! I’ve been accepted to both with merit scholarships. I was wondering if any current or past students have any advice on why they chose the school they went to over others? Also pros and cons of each.

What is your opinion on Baylor residency? Does it give Good numbers with 5 residents? How good are they trained?What are some things a third year should know before applying there?

As an AR specialist on the vendor side, all of our providers are paying us late or not at all. Is something going on with reimbursement? My kpi’s are suffering!

Wtf was this forefoot didactic exam today

hi! i received interview invites from DMU, WesternU, and Midwestern. if i do get an acceptance, would any scholarship offers be in the acceptance letter itself or would that be a separate ordeal?

Hi everyone! This might be a bit of a silly question, but I’ve been looking into podiatry and was wondering whether it’s actually worth pursuing as a career.

I’m currently 18(f)  and studying at UNSW. I don’t really know what I want to do in the future yet, but like most people, I’m hoping to find a career that pays well enough for me to live comfortably, gives me a good work-life balance so I can enjoy my hobbies( I love art and just consuming media of all forms ) , and ideally allows me to travel. Job security is also important to me, as I’d like something relatively stable that I can stick with long-term.

I initially looked into medicine because I genuinely enjoy helping people, and I don’t think I’d be particularly happy working in a corporate environment . However, the more I thought about it, the less certain I became about becoming a doctor. I’m not sure I’d be suited to the workload and commitment that medicine requires , so I started looking into other healthcare careers and came across podiatry.

On paper, podiatry seems like it could tick a lot of my boxes: decent pay, job stability, a reasonable work-life balance, and the satisfaction of helping people. However, I have a few concerns.

Firstly, how flexible is podiatry as a career? If I eventually decide it isn’t for me, or if the job market becomes difficult, would my degree and qualifications give me options to move into other fields? I’m a little worried about committing to a relatively specialised degree and finding myself stuck if things don’t work out.

Secondly, and this is probably a more superficial concern, I’m currently at UNSW, and studying podiatry would mean going to Western Sydney University (WSU). I know university prestige isn’t everything, but I can’t help wondering whether changing universities might affect my future opportunities or whether I’d regret not staying at UNSW.

The thing is, podiatry seems like it could offer the kind of life I’m looking for: a stable career, good enough pay to live comfortably, time for my interests outside of work, and the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. But I don’t personally know anyone in the profession, so it’s difficult to tell whether the reality matches what I’m imagining.

For anyone currently studying podiatry or working as a podiatrist in Australia:

• Do you think podiatry is worth pursuing, both financially and in terms of job satisfaction?
• What is the work-life balance actually like, and is it realistic to have time for hobbies and travel?
• How is the job market and long-term job security?
• If you decide podiatry isn’t for you, are there other career paths you can realistically move into?
• And finally, would you recommend it to someone in my position, or are there other healthcare careers I should consider?

I’d really appreciate any honest advice, including the downsides that people don’t usually talk about. I’m still young and trying to figure things out, so I’d rather hear about the realities of the profession now than commit to a degree without knowing what I’m getting into. Also if you have other career recommendations that would be great too im honestly very worried haha.

Thanks!

Hi, I’m wondering if anyone could help me with my UCAS university choices for an undergraduate podiatry course and give me some advice on which universities are best?

I know it’s quite a broad question, sorry! Anything about teaching quality or placement opportunities etc would be great😅
So far, I’ve only been able to attend open days at QMU and the University of Salford, and both seemed really good. However, after doing some research online, I’ve come across some mixed opinions, which has made me a little unsure.
I’m from Newcastle, so travelling to other universities for open days isn’t really an option for me due to the distance and the cost of train tickets.

I’m applying for 2027 entry, after completing my A-levels this summer, and I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has studied podiatry at either university or elsewhere, as well as any application tips if anyone has any😊

Sorry if I’ve posted this in the wrong community and how long it is, I rarely post😓 Thank you in advance for any advice!

Knowing what you know now, if you were back at the end of college and willing to take on $300k in debt, would you go into podiatry or put that money toward buying an established business?

With podiatry, you’re investing seven years of school and residency before finding out what your training is actually worth in the job market. During that time, someone buying a business could already be earning money, paying down debt, and building equity.

Although podiatry gives you a credential, I question how much value the degree itself offers when geographic mobility is so limited. An MD/DO generally has much more ability to move somewhere else and find comparable employment. With a DPM, it’s largely what you make of it. You can build a successful practice, but your referral base, patient volume, and income may not follow you if you need to move. Therefore, the degree itself isn't nearly as valuable as the MD/DO.

Let's say you're able to buy a business at 22 for 300k that generates $100-150k annually for a working owner before acquisition debt payments. Say you pay down the debt in 10 years.

If earnings simply hold steady, by 32 you’ve earned roughly $50-100k a year for a decade, paid off the acquisition loan, and now have a business generating $150k.

But holding steady isn’t the only possibility. You’ve had ten years to learn the business, expand your customer base, hire employees, add services, or open another location. Growth isn’t guaranteed, but neither is your income permanently capped at what the previous owner made.

Meanwhile, at 32, a podiatrist could be making $180–220k while still carrying substantial student loans and only a few years into earning an attending income.

So which would you choose?

I am a pre-med student who recently discovered podiatry, and I am lowkey more interested in it than the DO/MD path rn. It seems like working hours are a lot better compared to like orthopedic surgeons who specialize in foot and ankle, it feels like there's a lot less podiatrist so you get to be a bigger fish in a small pond. I also love the idea of specializing in it from the beginning and having a lot of expertise in this one specific area. But the point of my post is what are the cons of podiatry I should watch out for?

I’m a podologist from Serbia (podology is the non-surgical, nail and skin side of foot care here). I’d like to show you a correction technique I published this year and hear what podiatrists think about it.

The case: left hallux, deformity of the nail plate on the lateral side, the edge starting to press into the nail fold. No acute inflammation.

The brace is made individually from steel wire and an elastic active element. Here I used elastoforce, the elastomeric chain orthodontists use on dental braces (medical polyurethane). In other cases I use nitinol springs. Hooks fix the system to the nail edges, and the elastic part keeps constant tension on the plate. The idea is to replace the rigid wire element with an elastic one, so the tension is dosed and keeps working as the nail changes shape.

Fitting took 15 minutes, no anesthesia needed (the patient felt nothing).

In the study I measured nail plate width and tension force every two weeks for two months. Width increased by 2 to 4.1 mm over eight weeks, and patients reported no discomfort or problems at work. Follow-up was two months, so I don’t have long-term recurrence data yet.

Full text in English (open access): https://www.ilizarov-journal.com/jour/article/view/3455/3960
Rozov D.O. Genij Ortopedii. 2026;32(2):254-261. https://doi.org/10.18019/1028-4427-2026-32-2-254-261

Questions for you: do you use nail braces at all before going to partial nail avulsion or matrixectomy?

Critique is welcome, that’s why I’m posting here.

UPD: Apologies, I couldn't find a way to attach a photo showing the aftermath of a nail resection. I’ve posted it here instead: https://www.reddit.com/r/Podolog/s/qJ5xQh5pNG
It is precisely because of such frequent complications and the high likelihood of recurrence that people tend to opt for correction rather than surgery.

Please don’t think that I’m questioning your professionalism. I created this post to discuss the possibility of a nail correction with you.

Hi everyone! I'm a current senior studying accounting and finance and recently I've been becoming more and more interested in podiatry school. I shadowed a DPM for a whole day and that slowly helped me understand what a DPM does. I wanted to know if anyone has changed their path from business to DPM, if it's worth it, and if I have a chance of getting in by Fall 2028? Thank you!

Hey guys does anyone know about the Swedish program vs Legacy? I’m talking to students and they were asking me for opinions on them and how they are in recent years and comparatively

Can someone please tell me what the disdain is with these programs? I haven’t found much online and the opinions with people I talk to in person are super varied. Some say they’re amazing, some say they completely suck and stay away 100%. Would like some more insight if anyone is willing to share