About The Career
Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for foot and ankle conditions. In India, training programs and roles are growing (sports clinics, orthopedics departments, private practice).
Podiatrist
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Interest in orthopedics and rehabilitation
- Good clinical and minor surgical skills
- Enjoy hands-on patient care
- Degrees/courses vary (DPM or specialized diploma programs). Some countries have Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM); in India, podiatry programs and fellowships are available after basic medical or allied-health training.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Science (PCB or allied health streams)
- Class XII (PCB) → medical or allied health degree → specialised podiatry training / diploma / residency / fellowships → clinical practice.
Average Starting Salary
- Varies widely: ₹15,000 – ₹80,000 / month reported in different sources — published salary data for podiatrists in India is inconsistent because podiatry is still growing here. Use caution and check institute-specific placement stats