Podiatrists

About the Podiatry Pre-Professional Program

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Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for people suffering foot, ankle and lower leg problems. They diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and perform surgery. Podiatrists treat calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs and arch problems. They also treat foot and leg problems associated with diabetes and other diseases. Majoring in Pre-Podiatry at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will prepare you for higher education in the field.

PROGRAM INFORMATION GUIDE

Responsibilities of a podiatrist:

  • Examines patients’ feet, ankles and lower legs
  • Diagnoses ailments such as ingrown toenails, arch problems or fractures
  • Recommends X-rays and lab tests before identifying a particular ailment
  • Prescribes medications
  • Performs surgical procedures
  • Carries out administrative duties
  • Prescribes orthotics for arch problems

Advantages that UNK has to offer health science students:

  • Smaller class size
  • Low student-to-faculty ratio
  • Laboratory experiences
  • Opportunities for student research
  • Strong science preparation
  • Academic advising
  • Mentoring
  • Contact with local professionals
  • Extensive health careers course
  • Health science seminar course
  • Application process assistance
  • Shadowing programs
  • Health Science Club
  • Health Careers Fair

Median Pay for Physicians and Surgeons:   $127,740 per year

PLACEMENT IN CLINICAL PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS

Data based on cumulative placement data for the last 2 years

100% Accepted

100%
Accepted

Brandon Borer

“At UNK, I really got the impression professors cared about my future plans and did the best to prepare me for what was ahead,” said Brandon Borer from Petersburg, Neb.“ The smaller class sizes allowed more interaction with the instructors in a nurturing environment where I was able to develop the study skills needed to achieve at a higher level.”

Brandon Borer

Columbus Orthopedics and Sports Medicine , Columbus, NE