The difference between a Podiatrist and a Chiropodist?

Initially ‘Chiropodist’ was the term given to a person who treated nail problems, corns and calluses. The training for this was as little as 6 weeks (an un-registered Chiropodist) to 2 years (a Registered Chiropodist). In recent years the programme of learning has advanced to that of Degree level, a course spanning 3-4 years, encompassing the entirety of the lower limb, Biomechanics, Gait Analysis and Nail Surgery. ‘Podiatrist’ is the term given to this lower limb specialist.