Podiatrist Duties and Responsibilities:Doctors who specialize in treatment of the foot or ankle Salary:$119,340 Education: complement of pediatric school and a two to four year residency program Demand for this particular career:This job is projected to grow 14% from 2014 to 2024 Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? Yes I would like to be one because it doesn't take long to become one. I also would want to since they make good money.