Thinking a career in podiatry

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I am imaging technologist,need a career change so I am thinking about podiatry,I am 29 sometimes I feel old to even think about career change.I am thinking seriously about starting university to study podiatry ,please could I get some advice regarding my decision.

 

Hello Charlene3003,

:welcome:

Could you indicate where you live and then it will be easier to give you country-specific advice?

Thanks

regards

Catfoot

 

Hi Catfoot,

I am currently relocating to Florida,I am look at Barry university.Thanks cat foot lol looking forward to hear what you have to say about my decision.

 

Hello again Charlene3003,
As I am based in England I'm afraid I can't help you with Podiatry training in USA.

However, this is an international forum so I hope some contributors from "across the pond" will be able to advise you.

Good luck

Catfoot.

 

Hi all,

I am thinking of doing podiatry in Edinburgh at the QMU! Can anyone give me advice on the career choice etc? Maybe the pros and cons! I am a major people person and am not afraid to get my hands dirty? Any advice anyone???

Thanks

 

I'm curently a podiatry student and lovin' it a great change from what I was doing. I always thought podiatry was cutting old womens nails but its not there is lot more to it than that. Before I applied for uni I contacted a few podiatrists (NHS and private) and sat in on a few of their clinics, it was a great eye opener. If you want to know the careeer chioces and pros and cons I'd definatly advise you to do the same.

 

Hi Sharlene, your post interested me because I had a choice between starting a uni degree in Imaging or Podiatry. I opted for Podiatry and have just finished my first year. Out of curiosity, what is it that is forcing a career change for you, and what has led you to considering Podiatry as a candidate subject?

I cannot comment on your options because I am UK based. However, don't worry about your age; I started this course aged 48 and I'll be 51 by the time I qualify, by which stage I don't even know if anyone will want to employ me. However, I am by no means the only mature student taking a shot at it. Sometimes you just have to follow your instinct.

 

Re thinking a career in podiatry.
Go for it, I have had a wonderful job as a podiatrist, working in private practise for 23 years.
I was a mature student, many years ago, travelling daily to Manchester,enjoyed every minute except the exams still love the work ,still learning with the aid of mondern technology.
regards sylvia

 

Hello Fari
I have just this week finished the Podiatry course at Huddersfield University. It was a great choice i feel to get into podiatry. Although there is competition for the NHS jobs at present there will always be a demand for a podiatrist and it is extremely interesting but demanding. Dont go into it thinking i get to cut nails for 3 years because that my friend is the tip of the ice burg.

Try and get a day or a few days in the NHS before you apply as well as a private podiatrist because you will see different things.

If you're a hands on person you will enjoy the course as I did myself, especially because i too am very much a practical and people person.

Good luck with your course!!
Helena

 

Hey,
I'm also in the UK but I started my uni course aged 29 and I loved it! Do it! Good luck!
Lucy

 

Thnx for all your replies guys!
I always get second thoughts! As a healthcare profession it seems like one of the best and hopefully come this September I will be posting of how I love my career choice!
Fingers crossed!