Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Rachel Gerber to Dean's Chat! Rachel Gerber, DPM, is a fellowship-trained and board-qualified foot and ankle surgeon based in Anthem and Phoenix, Arizona. This episode is sponsorted by the American Podiatric Medical Association! Originally from Mishicot, Wisconsin, Dr. Gerber grew up as a four-sport athlete — an experience that shaped her lifelong passion for mov...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome the American Podiatric Medical Association student representatives from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics and the American Podiatric Medical Associaition! Cassandra St. Louis (Class of 2027), Scott Fischer (Class of 2028), and Mansi Patel (Class of 2028) join us to discuss how they discove...

Dean's Chat hosts Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey, welcome Dr. Priya Parthasarathy to the podcast! Dr. Parthasarathy is a board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Parthasarathy is a partner at Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic and serves as a national spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). This episo...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome the American Podiatric Medical Association student representatives from the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Megan Beard (Class of 2027), Dalaiah Shelton (Class of 2028), and Taylor Bollinger (Class of 2028) join us to discuss how they discovered podiatric medicine, their shadowing experiences,...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Rikesh (Ricky) Patel to Dean's Chat! Rikesh A. Patel, DPM, AACFAS has joined the Indian Health Service in Winslow, Arizona, where he provides advanced foot and ankle care to the community. This episoded is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association! A graduate of Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Patel recently completed an advanced...

Dean's chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, welcome Dr. Kelli Iceman to the podcast! Originally from Detroit, Michigan, she earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in Microbiology and Human Biology at Michigan State University, followed by her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!!...

Dean's Chat hosts Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. John Del Monte, DPM, to the podcast. This episode is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association! Dr. Del Monte is a board-certified podiatric foot & ankle surgeon serving Jersey City, New Jersey, with over 20 years of clinical practice. A native of the city, he is deeply committed to helping his community with cuttin...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. JD Shih to the podcast! Dr. JD Shih, DPM, MPH Assistant Professor, Clinical Surgery — Keck Medicine of USC Podiatric Surgeon • Limb Salvage Specialist • Public Health Advocate This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Dr. JD Shih is a board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in chronic foot and ankle wounds, reconstructive surgery,...

Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, welcome Dr. Renee Woo to the Dean's Chat podcast! Dr. Renee Woo, DPM is a board-certified podiatrist proudly serving the Bay Area through Bay Area Foot Care in San Leandro, CA. A San Leandro native, she returned home after earning her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2016 and completing her residency at the VA...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Walter Strash and his daughter, Bella Strash, a 4th year student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - School of Podiatric Medicine, to the podcast. We discuss, the new podiatric school in Texas, now with 4th year students out on rotation. Bella's experience in podiatry since childhood, and her passion for running and surgery! This ep...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, are again joined by four students for Part 4 of their educational journey at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. Joining us are Zachary Anderson, Audrey Diaz, Rineeta Lahiri, Austin Benally This episode is sponsored by APMA! We are going to follow this group, from the Class of 2027, through their time at AZCPM! These students have b...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Sarah Haller to the podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Dr. Sarah E. Haller, DPM, FACFAS is a fellowship-trained, double-board certified foot & ankle surgeon at Essex Union Podiatry in New Jersey. She specializes in sports medicine, post-traumatic reconstruction, revision surgery, and musculoskeletal deformities. She is wide...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Sam Dupre to the podcast! Dr. Dupre is the Director of Strategic Analytics at APMA. As you all know, Dr. Dupre has been overseeing the "Salary Survey" project on behalf of APMA. Great information, great discussion! We have enjoyed his contributions on Student Doctor Network! Listen in and find out why a professional salary survey will benefit...

Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome back Dr. Drew Lundquist. Dr. Lundquist was a guest on Episode 132 but in this episode we dive into leadership, mentorship, social media, AI in medicine and how to be effective communicators in modern surgical education. We hope you enjoy! Dr. Lundquist is the Chief Medical Officer of Mankato Clinic where he has practiced since 2007. He received his do...

Dean's Chat host, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, welcome APMA leadership, President Dr. Brooke Bisbee, and CEO Meghan McClelland, to the podcast! This weekend they are at the ASPE (American Society of Podiatric Executives Professionals) meeting in Boston! This discussion covers a lot of topics, addressing issues in our profession that are definately on the "front burner". Salary Survey! A...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey welcomes American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants (ASPMA) leadership to the podcast! Join us as Tara Brown (President), Cheryl Bailey (President Elect), Michele Brandice (Immedicate Past President) discuss ASPMA as a professional organization dedicated to advancing the vital role of medical assistants in podiatric practice. This episode is proudly...

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Johanna Richey, and guest co-host, Dr. Lindsey Hjelm, interview a legend in Podiatric surgery, Dr. Byron Hutchinson! This episode is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association! Dr. Hutchinson is a pioneering reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon based in the Seattle–Burien region. A 1982 graduate of the California College of Podiatric Medicine, he advanced his sp...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Michael Radcliffe to the podcast! Michael Radcliffe, DPM is a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon at the Foot & Ankle Centers of North Houston, serving the community where he was raised in Kingwood, Texas. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!   He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, volunteered as...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Brian Derner to the podcast! Brian Derner, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro, specializing in advanced foot and ankle surgery—including total ankle replacement, flatfoot reconstruction, Charcot deformity corrections, and Lapiplasty bunion repair.  He completed his podiatric medical training (DPM) and...

APMA in 2025 hosted "The National" at the Gaylord in Dallas, TX!   Dean's Chat, once again, went, "On Location"! This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics, that graciously shared their booth with Dean's Chat! Dr. Johanna Richey interviewed many attendees discussing the scientific meeting, the networking, the collaboration and comaraderie withing the podiatric community.  Tune in for short inte...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Laura Brinker to the podcast! Laura Brinker, DPM, was previously a Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Paragon 28, where she drove innovation in foot and ankle surgical solutions. She now has a consulting firm to address advancements of medical devices, regulatory compliance, and clinical trials. With a background in Mechanical Engineering f...

APMA in 2025 hosted "The National" at the Gaylord in Dallas, TX!   Dean's Chat, once again, went, "On Location"!   This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics, who graciously shared their booth with Dean's Chat! Dr. Johanna Richey interviewed many attendees discussing the scientific meeting, the networking, the collaboration and comaraderie withing the podiatric community.  Tune in for short int...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, welcome Dr. Alex Kor to the podcast for Part 2!   Today we discuss his career, relationships that create opportunities, and his love for sports medicine!   Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, Dr. Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors (Michael and Eva Mozes Kor).  He has a B.S. in Chemistry from Butler University and a M.S. in Ex...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, welcome Dr. Joseph Coppola to the podcast! Dr. Coppola is a yound practitioner in Massachusetts, practicing in Community Health Centers in Lynn and Peabody. A fantastic discussion on underserved communities, the medical challenges, the creative ways care can be delivered, and the compassion and empathy he has for his patients.   Joseph has...

Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Ashleigh Medda from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem, NC.  Dr. Medda graduated from the University of North Carolina with her degree in both Biology and Spanish.  She then went on to Temple University for her Doctorate of Podiatric Medical degree.  She then had the opportunity to be one of the first residents at the Wake...