Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross. Dr. Spohn-Gross is running for the APMA Board of Trustees. She was born and raised in Michigan to a legacy of physicians. She was educated and trained in New York and Michigan. Upon completion of her residency, she relocated to California with her husband, an Internist, to serve in a rural community for the past 22 years whe...

Dean's Chat is providing bonus episodes interviewing students from the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. This week we are joined by three students from the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (DMU-CPMS); Elizabeth Gajardo-Stitt, Stephani Honzura, and Pranati Chitta. Pranati represents the class of 2026 and Elizabeth and Stephani represent the class of 2025. Al...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Jim McDannald, DPM, from Montreal, Canada. Dr. McDannald received his undergraduate degree from Augustana College and attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He did his three-year surgical residency at Portland Good Samaritan/Kaiser Permanente. Dr. McDannald practiced in Eugene, Oregon for several years, collaborating with...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Lawrence B. Harkless, DPM to discuss his distinguished career in podiatric medicine. Dr. Harkless is currently an Adjunct Professor Department of Orthopedics UT - San Antonio Long School of Medicine and Professor Emeritus UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine. He's also the Founding Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, the College of Podiatric Medici...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Eric Jaakola, a successful podiatric physician from Evergreen, Colorado. Dr. Jaakola graduated from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his medical and surgical residency training at the North Colorado Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency in Greeley, Colorado. His passion for education is evident as he is now the Clerksh...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Karona Mason, DPM, currently the Vice Dean at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine. (SCPM) Dr. Mason has been a faculty member at the SCPM since 1999 after practicing in the San Antonio area after completing her residency. Dr. Mason has fulfilled many roles of the years including the C...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Michael King, a tremendous leader in podiatric medicine who is on the cutting edge of medical innovation!  Dr. King brings a unique perspective on podiatric medicine and its evolution as a practitioner, a past president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), and now as the Chief Medical Officer for Upperline Health!  Dr. King ha...

Dr. Steven Bartis, joins Dean's Chat Host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, for a discussion on work/life balance as a podiatric physician practicing with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bartis , a second-generation podiatrist, pursues his passion for triathlons, ultramarathons, biking, swimming, and traveling around the world. He has competed in the Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Ha...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Leland Jaffe, DPM, FACFAS, CWSP who currently is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine. (SCPM) Dr. Jaffe has been a faculty member at the SCPM since 2015 after practicing in the St. Louis area after completing his residency.  Dr. Jaffe is als...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by William Scherer, DPM, for a discussion on podiatric medicine, his role as the Senior Podiatric Medical Advisor for Bako Diagnostics, and a host of other topics! Dr. Scherer did his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami, he attended Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine graduating in their inaugural class in 1989. He finished his...

In this episode of Dean's Chat, host Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes Dr. Roland Ramdas, a leader in the field of podiatric medicine. Dr. Ramdas shares his journey from being a former New York City public school teacher to becoming a podiatric surgeon. He discusses his passion for education, his board certifications, and his involvement in various professional organizations. Dr. Ramdas highlights the i...

In this episode of Dean's Chat, host Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes back Scott "Scooter" Metcalf, who participated in a worldwide adaptive surfing competition. The previous episode featuring Scooter had received rave reviews, and listeners were eager to hear about his summer experience. Scooter explains adaptive surfing and discusses the upcoming World Para Surfing Championships. They also talk about...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Robbins from Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Jeffrey Robbins is the National Podiatric Medical Director, Specialty Care Services, VA Central Offices, Washington, DC. He is responsible for national policy, program development, and oversight of podiatric services, residencies, and fellowships within the VA system. Dr. Robbins attended Ohio State Uni...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Rob Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS for a discussion on leadership in podiatric medicine, overseeing multiple wound care centers, consulting in the wound care space, and giving back to the profession. Dr. Klein did his undergraduate studies in chemistry at Florida Atlantic University. He attended the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and comp...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Andrew Meyr from Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Meyr, DPM FACFAS is a Professor in the Department of Podiatric Surgery at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He is also Director of the Temple University Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program. Clinically, Dr. Meyr is the Director of Temple University Hospital Limb Salvage....

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Brad Kidd, Jr., a Champion Sporting Clays Shooter and renowned Sporting Clays Coach! Brad is a past National Champion, a 20x Team USA member, and a 30x All-American. In this episode, Dr. Jensen and Brad discuss the "Mindset of a Champion!" The discussion is pertinent to anyone with a desire to be the best they can be in a given occupation or sport...

In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Dr. Don Curtis, a colleague from the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. They discuss Dr. Curtis' journey in podiatric medicine, starting from his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah to attending podiatric medical school at the Rosalind Franklin, William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Curtis completed his...

This episode of Dean's Chat highlights the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is known for its preeminent education offerings and expert surgeon members but there is much more to the College of over 8,000 foot and ankle surgeons.  Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by ACFAS President Dr. Eric Barp, and Executive Director...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, welcomes Dr. Andrew Falco of Fredericksburg, VA, and Dr. Garrett Nguyen of West Palm Beach to the podcast. They discuss podiatric medical education, clerkship selection, surgical residency programs, fellowship options, and practicing in different settings. Then, they delve into a host of other topics including, ideas for research, writing papers, novel innovat...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Alan MacGill. Dr. MacGill is board-certified by The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery as well as reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, the latter of which is only achieved by a fraction of the current practicing foot and ankle surgeons in the country.  Dr. MacGill is one of a handful of surgeons in the Miami area cu...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by four students from the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine's Class of 2027. These students have been immersed in the medical school curriculum for two months.  Great insights on anticipation of the school year, the inevitable "free floating" anxiety of anticipating the 1st Quarter, study techniques that work (and don't work) in Biochemistry, Ana...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Tracey Vlahovic, a leader in podiatric dermatology. The discussion includes her fellowship in podiatric dermatology and her teaching career at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. She has had a phenomenal career contributing to the podiatric profession which includes lecturing, authoring over 70 journal articles, and participating i...

In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Dr. Randy Cook and Dr. Dale Waxman from MD Coaches to discuss the pursuit of residency programs. They highlight the importance of important dates in the academic cycle, such as graduation and board score release, but emphasize that the most anticipated day is the match in March when students find out where they will be doing their res...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Jason Kayce, a successful podiatric physician in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kayce was introduced to podiatric medicine by Dr. Ross Taubman, past APMA president, while an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland. Dr. Kayce was a 2011 graduate of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his medical and surgical residency tra...

Dean's Chat is providing bonus episodes interviewing students from the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. This week we are joined by three students from the Rosalind Franklin - Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (SCPM); Elizabeth Cook, Elena Romund, and Allyson Will. Allyson represents the class of 2026 and Elizabeth and Elena represent the class of 2025. All represent th...