In this episode of The PODdoctors podcast, Dr. Damien Dauphinee, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Raafae Hussain, fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon, speak with Dr. Ramnik Singh, a podiatrist from the UK. Dr. Singh shares what it’s like being a podiatrist from education to scope of work. He also talks about why the biggest need for podiatrist is diabetic wound care.QUOTES: “Even here in the U.S., diabetic foot care, ulcers, wounds, very common. We just started with a wound care clinic of our own just because it’s become so prevalent in the practice.” -Dr. Raafae Hussain [09:22]“Mind you, it’s not the amount of hours that you do, it’s the work you do.” -Dr. Ramnik Singh [29:58]“I think the team approach is so vital in what we do for a living, for sure.” -Dr. Damien Dauphinee [33:32]Top Takeaways:The medical training program in the UKThe scope of practice as a podiatrist in the UKThe use of information technologyThe lifestyle of a UK podiatrist: private practice or hospital-based?What You Will Learn:[00:39] Intro[02:32] Medical training in the UK[07:53] The scope of practice in the UK[18:39] Research is a big part of training[22:56] The lifestyle of a UK podiatrist[33:37] Continuing medical education classes[34:37] Treating lymphedemaResources:Visit our website: https://thepoddoctors.com/Book Mentioned: Saving Limbs, Saving Lives: Advanced Treatments for Preventing Amputations in Diabetic Populations by Dr. Damien Dauphinee

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