The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

• Podiatrists' offices
• Doctors' offices

Outlook

Demand for this career is expected grow slower than average. As the elderly population grows, more people will turn to podiatrists for foot care. The increasingly active lifestyles of people of all ages will result in injuries that will spur the need for care by podiatrists.

Demand may also increase because more people are diagnosed with diabetes. People with diabetes have circulatory problems that create the need for them to seek the aid of podiatrists. However, this is a very small career and very few job openings will occur.

Opportunities will be best for board-certified podiatrists, since many managed care providers require board certification. Job prospects are very good because there are very few schools of podiatry.

Podiatrists (CIS 100159)