Letter to local active podiatrists / NHS dept heads / Branches – suggested copy
Dear insert contact name
BSc Hons Podiatry
I am writing to you in my capacity as the admissions tutor for the podiatry programme here at xxxxx University.
Every year we open our doors to a new cohort of podiatry students who will, a few years down the line become the next generation of podiatrists providing the enthusiasm and energy to continue moving our profession forward.
I know from my experience that many students apply for a place on the course having been influenced by a visit to a podiatrist, either as a patient or accompanying a patient. So I know how influential you / your members / your team (delete as relevant) are in helping us recruit each new cohort of students.
I wanted to ask for your help in spreading the word about podiatry as a career choice. Coming through your clinic door in the next few weeks or months, could well be someone who, a few years from now, makes a breakthrough in podiatric research, helps solve a crime through podiatric forensics, has a huge impact on mobility in their local community or saves someone’s limb through skilled and timely intervention.
You and I know Podiatry is a career that provides a huge diversity of opportunities and immense job satisfaction, we just need to help as many people as possible find out about it.
I have included some leaflets with specific information regarding podiatry and the degree course for you to give out & help us find and educate the next generation of practitioners.
If you use social media please join us & help spread the word
Twitter - @PodiatryCareers @FeetforLife & @SCP_PodiatryUK
Facebook – SCPOD & PodiatryCareers
#ProudtobeaPod
Many Thanks in advance for your kind help
P.S. Please do let me know if you have any feedback or great ideas for how we could encourage more people to consider podiatry as a career.
24th Feb 16