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Podiatrists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · SOC 29-1081
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$160,300
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
700
Proj. Annual Openings
9,680
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure2.6%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Speaking
4.Critical Thinking
5.Active Learning
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Common titles: Attending Physician, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (DPM and Surgery), Doctor Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Physician
Representative Tasks
- •Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
- •Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
- •Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
- •Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
- •Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
- •Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- •Diagnose medical conditions.
- •Advise patients on preventive care techniques.
- •Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Access · hotAdvantage Software Podiatry AdvantageDocSite RegistryEmail softwareFox Meadows Software MediNotes eQuick Notes PDQ PodiatryScanner imaging softwareWeb browser software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
2.6%
Avg AI Exposure
14
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Outlook | Average | 93% Bright |
| Median Salary | $160,300 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |