Podiatry is the treatment of associated disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg below but not including the knee. A podiatrist is also known as a foot doctor, however in Australia a doctor of podiatric medicine is not a medical doctor (GP) and does not treat foot disorders with a surgical solution. Students must study a 4-year undergraduate degree resulting in a Bachelor of Podiatry degree to practice as a podiatrist in the division of allied health in Australia.