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Hello,

My name is Laura and I'm a mature student currently studying an Access to Health course, and preparing to apply to university for 2018 intake. I'm 38 and with my son nearly grown, I want to change careers and go back to my first loves of science and health, and find a career where I can make a real difference to people. I am particularly keen to study podiatry. I have become fascinated with all of varied conditions of the feet and lower leg, and their impact on health and wellbeing. I like that it is both a highly specialised subject, and one that has a wide range of fields of study within it.

I have been researching the subject and reading articles and watching videos ( any recommendations of any articles / videos/ blogs etc that I should investigate, gratefully received!!) and just trying really hard to improve my chances of an offer at university.

I was wondering if any podiatrists on this forum would allow me to shadow them? I would be incredibly grateful for the opportunity. I live on the South coast but would be happy to travel. Nearly all the universities require shadowing as a prerequisite for consideration.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post. I have found this forum very interesting. Also, even if you are not able to offer shadowing ( I appreciate its a big ask) any tips or advice about study or finding shadowing opportunities would be much appreciated.

Thanks again,

Laura.

 

Hi Laura.

I'm based in Norfolk/Suffolk but you're welcome if you can make the trek. I'm sure you'll get a more local offer but PM me if any interest.

Best of luck
Ian

 

Thank you so much Ian, that would be terrific. I'm happy to travel, anything to get some experience! I'll PM you.

Thanks again,

Laura

 

Hi Laura,
Great to hear you are considering a career in Podiatry. Your local NHS trust may be able to help with a work experience placement - if you contact the training and development department they should be able to advise you.
Kind regards
Martin