Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes Dr. Mohammad Junayed Khan to Dean’s Chat for a wide-ranging discussion on research, medical education, patient care, and building a fulfilling career in podiatric medicine. This episode sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association! Dr. Khan shares his journey through podiatry school and explains how mentorship with Dr. Scott Malay helped shape his passion for...

Dean’s Chat traveled to The Western Conference, hosted by the California Podiatric Medical Association at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, to bring listeners conversations with some of the profession’s most influential leaders in clinical practice, organized medicine, advocacy, education, and industry. Throughout the conference, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen sat down with a diverse group of gues...

Join Dean’s Chat hosts Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey as they welcome Dr. Elizabeth Piselli for a fascinating conversation about athletics, leadership, and building a successful career in podiatric medicine. This episode sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association.  A former Stanford University lacrosse player and member of the U.S. U19 National Team, Dr. Piselli shares...

Join Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey as they welcome Audrey Diaz, a fourth-year student at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, for an engaging discussion about life on clerkships and the transition from the classroom to clinical training. As Audrey travels across the country completing externships, she shares firsthand experiences from hospitals, residency programs...

Join Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey as they welcome four members of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine Class of 2029 following the completion of their first year of podiatric medical school. This episode is sponsored by APMA! This annual tradition provides a candid look at the transition from undergraduate education to the rigors of medical school. Students discus...

In this special Dean’s Chat episode, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine students Zachary Anderson and Isabel Bathke to discuss their journey through podiatry school, clerkships, and the exciting transition toward residency training. Members of the Class of 2027 and an engaged couple preparing for both residency and marriage, Zach and Isabel share h...

Welcome to Dean’s Chat where we discuss all things podiatric medicine and surgery! In today’s episode Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Marque Allen, fellowship director at Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio and team podiatrist for the San Antonio Spurs. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about perseverance, professional growth, and the unexpected journey that led him to...

Dr. Peter Sorensen joins hosts Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey for a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence in podiatric education and practice. Recorded as Sorensen finishes his second year of residency at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, the episode traces his path from a college ankle fracture into the profession, through his early experiments with ChatGPT in 20...

In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. James Whelan, attending faculty with the OSF St. Catherine Residency Program, Chair of the APMA Education Committee, Wisconsin Podiatry Examining Board Chair, and an emerging leader in the podiatric profession. The conversation explores Dr. Whelan’s journey into podiatry, his passion for resident education, and the...

In this episode of the Dean’s Chat Learning Series, Dr. Johanna Richey welcomes podiatric dermatology expert Dr. Leland Jaffe for an in-depth discussion on diagnostic miscues, biopsy decision-making, and the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis in podiatric medicine. Drawing from his experience teaching dermatology and working extensively in wound care, Dr. Jaffe shares how his...

Preparing the Next Generation: The Class of 2026 Journey to Residency On this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey reflect on the incredible journey of the AZCPM Class of 2026 as students transition from podiatric medical education into residency training. From awards banquets and graduation celebrations to clerkships, research, leadership development, and board preparati...

Student Recruitment, Marketing, and the Future of Podiatric Medicine Featuring Dr. Gene Pascarella and Dr. Jane Andersen Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Gene Pascarella, Executive Director of The Podiatry Foundation, and Dr. Jane Andersen, Chair of the Foundation for Podiatric Education, for an important and timely discussion on the future of student recruitment in podiatric med...

In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome two third-year residents from the Inova Health System podiatric residency program: Hozaifa Anjum, an alumna of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, and Gregory Rose from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. The conversation offers an inside look into one of the nation’s premier residency programs while also...

Dr. Patrick DeHeer — APMA’s 100th President Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Patrick DeHeer, the newly inaugurated 100th President of the American Podiatric Medical Association, for an in-depth conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the future direction of podiatric medicine. Fresh off his historic inauguration during the March 2026 APMA House of Delegates in Washington, DC...

In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Naomi Schmid for an open and personal conversation about medicine, burnout, coaching, and finding alignment in both career and life. Dr. Schmid shares her journey into podiatric medicine after discovering the profession during a gap year following college, and reflects on how meaningful patient relationships became...

Welcome to Dean’s chat where we discuss all things podiatric medicine and surgery! In this episode, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome back Dr. Christy King and Dr. Devon Glazer for an exciting preview of the upcoming Western Foot and Ankle Conference. The discussion highlights the evolution of the meeting into one of the premier live podiatric education experiences in the country, ble...

In this episode of the Dean’s Chat Learning Series, Dr. Johanna Richey welcomes Dr. Bela Pandit for an important discussion on malignant melanoma of the foot and ankle in recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month. Together, they explore why skin cancer deserves far more attention within podiatric medicine and how clinicians can avoid missing potentially life-threatening lesions. While melanoma is of...

Dean’s Chat is live on location at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons -Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas Nevada! Dr. Richey is joined by the ACFAS student leadership; Lily Cohen from Midwestern University, Fareeha Rafa from Temple University, Madeline Adkins from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Pierce Burke from Schol College of Podiatric Medicine. Join us as we disc...

On this episode of Dean’s Chat, host Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes David Sipala, Residency Director at Boston Medical Center–Brighton and Board Member of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Association. This episode is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association! Dr. Sipala shares his perspectives on leadership, residency education, advocacy, and the evolving landscape of podiatric medic...

In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Ron Raducanu for a wide-ranging conversation about podiatric medicine, mentorship, mission work, online discourse, and building a meaningful career in the profession.  Originally from Montreal, Canada, Dr. Raducanu shares the unexpected story of how he discovered podiatry after literally colliding with a podiat...

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Dean’s Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Kelsey Millonig, a foot and ankle surgeon specializing in limb reconstruction.  As Kelsey is expecting her first child soon, we wanted to discuss all things podiatric medicine and surgery- while also building a life you love. Join us, for a wide-ranging and personal conversation about ca...

Sports Medicine at the Highest Level with Dr. James Losito 🔎 Episode Overview On this episode of Dean’s Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes James Losito, DPM—Professor at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and a leading sports medicine specialist based in Miami. Dr. Losito brings a unique perspective from the intersection of academic medicine and elite athletics, serving as podiatris...

From PIMP to purpose: MPMA lecture This panel discussion is brought to you by the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association originally shared live at the Great Lakes Conference in February of 2026. Join us as we listen to Dr. Andrew Mastay, Dr. Patrick DeHeer and Dean’s Chat Co-host Dr. Johanna Richey as they discuss “all things podiatric medicine and surgery training!” Tune in, as we explore the evo...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome members of the Class of 2026 to Dean’s Chat for an insightful discussion on the final stretch of podiatric medical school and the transition to residency. The conversation, with Layla Galavotti, Allison DeCleene, and Clayton Winn, covers fourth-year clinical rotations, preparation for Boards Part II—where the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine continues its tradit...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Brian J. Burgess to the podcast! Dr. Burgess is a board-certified surgeon at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute and Director of the Hinsdale (IBJI) Foot and Ankle Fellowship. He holds a DPM from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (2009). A leader within the profession, he serves on the ACFAS Board of Directors and as the Scientific Ch...