Army MOS · Medical
67G Podiatry
Overview
An Army podiatrist examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes treatment for diseases, injuries, and disorders of the feet. The podiatrist provides inpatient and outpatient surgical, nonsurgical, and consultative services while supervising the clinic's administrative requirements.
Core Skills
- clinical documentation and coding awareness
- EHR navigation and data entry
- clinic workflow management
- patient scheduling and throughput optimization
- quality and outcomes tracking
- policy and protocol development
- staff supervision and scheduling
- patient education and communication
- interdisciplinary coordination
- compliance with privacy and security regulations
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Advantage Software Podiatry Advantage
- DocSite Registry
- Email software
- Fox Meadows Software MediNotes e
- Quick Notes PDQ Podiatry
- Scanner imaging software
Civilian Career Paths
- Surgery
- Rehabilitation
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination (APMLE)
- Board Certification in Podiatric Medicine
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certification in Foot Surgery
- Certification in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle (RRA) Surgery
- Board Certification in Foot and Ankle Surgery
What the Work Involves
- Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
- Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
- 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.
Related Occupations
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Dermatologists
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 67G. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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