How I Evaluate My Performance as a Podiatrist

<p>How do you evaluate an associate podiatrist's performance and identify opportunities for improvement without making the review process uncomfortable or overly focused on production? In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, Dr. Don Pelto walks through the annual podiatrist self-evaluation form he created with ChatGPT and shares his own answers. He examines clinical confidence, treatment planning, scheduling, productivity, patient retention, practice growth, and team communication.</p><p>Discover how a structured self-evaluation can help you identify strengths, recognize areas where coaching could make a difference, and establish meaningful goals for the next 90 days. Don also shares practical examples from his own practice, including improving orthotic recommendations, delegating treatments, refining patient scheduling, and using outside coaching to develop clinical confidence. Whether you're reviewing an associate or evaluating your own performance, this episode offers a framework for more productive conversations and continuous improvement.</p><p>Keywords: podiatrist self-evaluation, associate podiatrist performance review, podiatry practice productivity, podiatrist professional development, podiatry practice management</p>