What Other Careers Are Podiatry Adjacent

In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I’m joined by Rebecca Rodger, a podiatrist from Kendal, England, who has forged an inspiring non-traditional career path. Rebecca is now a Clinical Strategist with Convatec, leading global initiatives in wound care innovation. We discuss how she transitioned from private practice to influencing wound care policies and products on a global scale, while maintaining her clinical roots. Rebecca shares powerful insights on taking risks, redefining success, embracing evidence-based wound care, and exploring career possibilities beyond the clinic. This episode is a must-listen for podiatrists who are curious about expanding their careers, elevating their professional identity, and making an impact outside traditional pathways. 0:00 – Introduction & welcome 1:00 – Rebecca’s unexpected journey into podiatry 4:00 – Similarities between podiatry and dentistry 6:00 – Early clinical practice and running a multidisciplinary clinic 8:00 – Vaccination work during COVID and “podiatry-adjacent” skills 10:00 – Transitioning into the medical device industry (Convatec) 13:00 – Taking career risks & redefining success 15:00 – The power of networking and collecting “interesting people” 18:00 – Expanding horizons: conferences beyond podiatry 20:00 – First podiatry book Rebecca read: It’s No Secret There’s Money in Podiatry 23:00 – Business skills, private practice, and entrepreneurial pathways 30:00 – Podiatrists breaking into wound care and industry roles 35:00 – Evidence-based wound care practices in clinics 39:00 – Making podiatry more attractive to future students 42:00 – Mentorship and professional growth in podiatry 45:00 – Handling criticism and staying focused 47:00 – Rebecca’s upcoming talk at the 2026 Foot & Ankle Show 50:00 – Tyson’s forthcoming presentation on skills transference 51:00 – Final thoughts and closing Rebecca Rodger will also be presenting at the 2026 Foot & Ankle Show in Liverpool - https://www.footandankleshow.com/speakers-2026/ MY EVENTS - https://www.tysonfranklin.com/events/ If you found this video interesting, please SHARE it with your friends, give it a thumbs up, and consider subscribing to my channel. Until next time, keep learning, sharing, and teaching! My Books: It's No Secret There's Money in Podiatry - https://amzn.to/3ZJxto5 It's No Secret There's Money in Small Business - https://amzn.to/4dklIY3 FREE Business Guidance: A podiatrist I spoke with in early 2024 earned an additional $40,000 by following my advice from a 30-minute free Zoom call. Think about it - You have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Please follow the link below to my calendar and schedule a free 30-minute Zoom call. I guarantee that after we talk, you will have far more clarity on what is best for you, your business and your career. https://calendly.com/tysonfranklin/podmeeting30 Facebook Group - Podiatry Business Owners Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatrybusinessownersclub Podiatry Legends Podcast - Available on ALL Podcast platforms or directly from the website https://www.podiatrylegends.com/blog/