Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1892
Podiatry
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Podiatrists diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and structural problems affecting the foot and ankle. They provide medical and surgical care, manage wounds and diabetic foot conditions, prescribe orthotics, and coordinate rehabilitation or specialty referrals.
Core Skills
- foot and ankle diagnosis
- podiatric surgery
- wound care
- diabetic foot management
- orthotic prescription
- musculoskeletal treatment
- infection management
- imaging interpretation
- patient education
Common Certifications
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- State Licensed Podiatrist
- Board Certified in Foot Surgery
- Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
- Certified Wound Care Specialist Physician
- Basic Life Support
Civilian Career Paths
- REHABILITATION
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- State Licensed Podiatrist
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Wound Care Specialist Physician
Career Growth
- Board Certified in Foot Surgery
- Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Certified Diabetic Foot Care Specialist
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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