What is a foot and ankle surgeon and how to become one

Key steps to become a foot and ankle surgeon

1. Explore foot and ankle surgeon education requirements

   Most common foot and ankle surgeon degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.1 %

   Doctorate

   27.8 %

   Associate

   13.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific foot and ankle surgeon skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Private Practice	34.67%
   Patient Care	32.80%
   EMR	14.51%
   Physical Therapy	14.48%
   Medical Diagnosis	1.13%

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3. Complete relevant foot and ankle surgeon training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New foot and ankle surgeons learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a foot and ankle surgeon based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real foot and ankle surgeon resumes.

4. Research foot and ankle surgeon duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
   • Coordinate with patients and medical staff at civilian and military treatment facilities to schedule medical appointments and retrieve medical documentation.
   • Obtain referrals for all HMO patients.
   • Prepare fee slips with correct CPT and ICD-9 codes, and ready deposits for billing service.

5. Apply for foot and ankle surgeon jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a foot and ankle surgeon job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams