Member Spotlight on Victoria M. Adeniran, DPM, MPH

Roxborough Memorial Resident Physician

As a resident, Victoria M. Adeniran, DPM has transitioned from studying to working. She says she is welcoming the world of “adulting.” Victoria is embracing getting to know her co-workers and relating to them. The transition after being in school for so many years feels a little weird, but she knows that everyone in her circumstance goes through this transition.

She is found that giving herself grace as she learns has been helpful, as is seeking and securing trusted mentors that she is able to capture wisdom from.

The increase in earnings is also an adjustment. She knows that it is important to understand how to manage her paychecks is important. Remaining frugal will help secure her fortune. She recommends Dave Ramsey’s readings including “Financial Peace University” to guide her in her journey.

Knowing that student recruitment is a concern for the future of podiatry, Victoria is enthusiastic about introducing the profession to kids and young students. “Students are unable to aspire to a profession they have never heard of,” she states strongly. Spreading awareness about the profession to nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, and acquaintances is a fantastic way to get the word out about the profession. She spreads awareness in talking to strangers including medical professionals about the profession. She is certain to include examples of her work and the accomplishments she makes vs. simply stating that she is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon.

She feels as though it is important for the medical community to understand what she does growing the level of respect for what she does for her patients. She cites that name recognition of the career of podiatry is a concern and ensuring that the community places the same value on podiatry that they do medical doctors including that of ensuring podiatrists are compensated equally for the same procedures that other professionals are receiving.

Dr. Victoria Adeniran, DPM, MPH and her podiatry journey can be followed at @VictoriaSisVic on Instagram and on LinkedIn at Victoria M. Adeniran.