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