My name is Sevgi Corapci. I lived in Australia for 26 years. I graduated from the Podiatry  school at the Sydney Institute of Technology where I graduated as a Podiatrist.

A Podiatrist is a health professional who deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

After graduating in 1986 I worked in hospitals, health centres, nursing homes and have run my own practice both in Australia and Turkey.

The conditions podiatrists treat include those resulting from bone and joint disorders such as ARTHRITIS as well as disorders affecting the foot due to circulatory and neurological diseases such as DİABETES. Podiatrists are also able to diagnose and treat any complications of the above which affect the lower limb, including skin and nail disorders, corns and callouses and ingrowing toenails.

Foot injuries and infections gained through sport or other activities are also diagnosed and treated by podiatrists.

I am the only Podiatrist in Turkey as there is no training available .

My main desire is to bring the occupation of Podiatry to Turkey. Millions of people are treated for foot problems by uneducated people with  wrong , unsterile instruments thus causing unwanted results.

İn a time where Turkey is trying to enter the European Union I feel that such an important occupation like Podiatry needs to be introduced into the Health Care System.

Any assistance that may be given regarding this topic will be greatly appreciated.