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. i didnt knew they give MSc degrees in states too, coz here we have the BS, MS designations. I remember in UK, India, Aussie they have BSc, MSc, MPhil,etc.
Take care of your pod gpa, read F&A literature, excel in your science classes (esp anat/phys/path), and just learn to be an excellent pod clinician first and foremost. Unless that's "too easy" for you, I see no reason to split your focus.
The degrees mentioned would probably be helpful if you see yourself using them, but pod school in itself is hard. To be an excellent pod student is very very hard. I would definitely advise against doing a dual just for the sake of doing it (letters on business card, ego, etc). A 3.0gpa pod student with a dual degree will probably be at a big disadvantage to a 3.5 DPM-only student.
If you decide tht you are going to do a dual while in pod school, you just have to consider your goals. An MBA is kinda nice, and it also sorta says "I know business and finance... don't F with me" when you go to negotiate a contract, buy-in/out, etc. The MHA would be good if you plan to be a hospital or clinical admin someday. MPH obviously has its focus also.
In line with this topic, a MSc in clinical investigation might be interesting also for those who want to be the real thinkers of our profession and read/publish a lot. You could even do a PhD if you are really that ambitious and dedicated to being a professional student. I believe there are a handful of academic residencies that offer the opportunity to achieve that research MSc degree (or similar), but this is obviously after the completion of the DPM program.
A student from the same school, yes. Different schools? You generally use rank instead of gpa, and the students are harder to compare since they did not have the same profs/courses.
Haha...
Just do a good, academic PMS36 residency... preferrably one with a lot of history and name value. You will notice that is what most recently hired pod faculty did. Publications in texts or journals also help quite a bit when you go to apply for academic positions.
There are quite a few adequate residency training programs out there these days if a grad applies him/herself...
Hey Felii could you please elaborate on that? How many fellowships are there for podiatrists? I never heard that getting one or that even having a RF certification increases your salary. I could be wrong or out of the loop here but a further explanation would be nice
Best one would be an MD/DO degree, lol... But seriously no other degree other than those two will allow you to have the opportunity for more money and more opportunities. Come on what the heck can a MS, MBA, or MHA do, surely wont help with income AT ALL. PhD may help with research or getting a teaching position, but less income as well. Just stick with your DPM, or go to med school.
Its the truth, not trolling,tell me if there is a better answer that is truthful to his question buddy!
Doctor of Podiatric Dentristry.
Since the medical field seems unwilling to integrate us, maybe the profession should seriously combine with a dental degree or even an optomentry degree to increase earning potential. Both dentists and optometrists are looked down at by MDs and DOs too so we could combine the degrees to increase our representation as well as our reputation. The APMA could even increase membership which probably would make them happier.
Anyway.
Other degrees are seemingly pretty useless in this field in my opinion, especially if it is yet another not so rigorous fluff degree that is just a waste of academic letters. These seem pretty common in the professional world today.
Podentristy would be quite nice income wise and the ability to survive and pay off all that debt better than just podiatry alone. There is no reason our professions couldn't merge and form the Disrespected Doctors and Surgeons professional organization.
Doctor of Podiatric Dentristry.
Since the medical field seems unwilling to integrate us, maybe the profession should seriously combine with a dental degree or even an optomentry degree to increase earning potential. Both dentists and optometrists are looked down at by MDs and DOs too so we could combine the degrees to increase our representation as well as our reputation. The APMA could even increase membership which probably would make them happier.
Anyway.
Other degrees are seemingly pretty useless in this field in my opinion, especially if it is yet another not so rigorous fluff degree that is just a waste of academic letters. These seem pretty common in the professional world today.
Podentristy would be quite nice income wise and the ability to survive and pay off all that debt better than just podiatry alone. There is no reason our professions couldn't merge and form the Disrespected Doctors and Surgeons professional organization.
That would bring a whole new meaning to "putting your foot in your mouth"
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