Duties and Responsibilities: Podiatrists treat a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems. They also treat foot and leg problems associated with diabetes and other diseases. Some podiatrists spend most of their time performing advanced surgeries, such as foot and ankle reconstruction. Salary: $119,340 Education: Doctoral or professional degree Demand or Need for Profession: Interpersonal Skills Reasoning Skills Ability to focus on details Written comprehension and expression Salary information Reflection: This career is a good career but I personally wouldn't want to have it. It doesn't interest me a lot because I don't like surgeries so I wouldn't be good at doing that.