Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine

Welcome to Dean's Chat, where Drs. Jensen and Richey discuss all things podiatric medicine and surgery! Todays guest is Dr. Maryellen Brucato! Dr. Brucato is currently the owner of Brucato foot and ankle surgery in Clifton New Jersey. She is board-certified in both Rearfoot and Forefoot surgery and completed her undergraduate degree with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a minor in Spanish at...

Dean's Chat hosts,  Dr. Jeffrey Jensen  and Dr. Johanna Richey, are  joined by Dr. Wayne Bakotic and Dr. Warren Joseph on today's show discussing their careers and their specialties that overlap in dematopathology and infectious disease.   Discussions range from PCR testing for both fungus and bacteria, to their careers, their influence in the podiatric community, the advancement of AI in medicine...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Gerit D. Mulder to the podcast!  Dr. Mulder gave Dr. Jensen an opportunity to join his practice at the Wound Healing Institute after residency, providing a tremendous foundation for future research that included the National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense opportunities.  Dr. Mulder has a storied history in podiatric medical re...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Michael Higham to Dean's Chat!  This episode will be of interest to pre-meds, current podiatric medical students, residents, and anyone interested in a career in academia!   This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Dr. Higham is an Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine graduate of 2021, he did the prestigious Baylor Scott & White residency program in Texas,...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome members of The Podiatry Foundation to Dean's Chat!  The Podiatry Foundation was founded in 2012 as the result of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine's integration into Kent State University.  Today's discussion is a highlight of The Podiatry Foundation's work in giving back to the podiatric community in the areas of education, research, and now....yes....Student R...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome two residents from the Ascension St. Vincents Podiatric Residency program in Indianapolis, Indiana to Dean's Chat.  Dr. Ashlee Starr is a 2nd year resident, a graduate of the Arizona College of Podiatic Medicine. Dr. Savannah Santiago is a 1st year resident, a graduate of the Western University College of Podiatric Medicine.  This episode will be of interest to pre-m...

Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richy, welcome Dr. Tanya Thoms to Dean's Chat! Dr. Thoms, an Associate Professor, is currently the Director of Curriculum & Student Learning Outcomes at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine.  She also Chairs the Promotion & Graduation Committee and is the Curriculum Committee Chair. Dr. Thoms graduated from the University of California at Davis with a BS in Ani...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome the Society of Podiatric Organizational Volunteerism (SPOV) to the show! Joining us are Dr. Andrew Meyr, Dr. Janeen Elegha, and Dr. Asmaa Ibrahim.  Great discussion on how different areas of podiatric medicine participate in volunteer organizations.  Join us for a fabulous discussion on the volunteer organizations that make our profession tick! SPO...

Drs. Jensen and Richey are so excited to welcome Dr. Chandler Ligas to Dean's Chat - as he is a young emerging leader in the field of podiatric medicine and surgery.  Dr. Ligas currently works in Oakwood Georgia and is faculty with the Emory University School of Medicine Residency Program.  Dr. Ligas' interest for podiatric medicine developed after a soccer injury and a conversation with his cousi...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome the Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman to Dean's Chat!  Join us for a discussion on his career in podiatric medicine, his consulting career, being a consultant for the American Podiatric Medical Association and Bako Diagnostics!ties, and more! Dr. Lehrman is a podiatrist and a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Professional Medical Auditor.  He operates Lehrman Consulting,...

Dean's Chat is so excited to welcome back student doctor Miko Fogarty! As a current 4th year student at the Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine, she shares unique insights into what her 4th year has been like traveling the country for her externship programs and what she is most excited for in the future.  In this interview, Drs. Jensen and Richey dive deeper into Miko's previo...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Javan Bass to Dean's Chat! Dr. Bass is originally from Montgomery, AL, graduating with honors from Jefferson Davis High School in 1998. He later graduated from the University of Alabama as a Pre- Med /Finance double major and recipient of the Outstanding Economics Achievement Award. From there, Dr. Bass received his medical education from Temple University School...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome back Dr. Patrick DeHeer to Dean's Chat! The discussion centers around Dr. DeHeer's residency program, his mission trips, the Foundatoin for Podiatric Medical Education, and the podiatric profession! Dr. DeHeer serves as a Trustee on the APMA Board of Trustees. He practices in Central Indiana as part of the national supergroup Upperline Health. Dr. DeHeer serves as th...

Over the next few months, Dean's Chat will be providing bonus episodes interviewing students from the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. This week we are joined by three students from Rosalind Franklin University, William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (RFUCPM); Cameryn Green, representing the class of 2026, and Agna Patel and Haumza Dweik, both from the class of 2027.  All three...

Over the next few months, Dean's Chat will be providing bonus episodes interviewing students from the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. This week we are joined by two students from New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM); Sara Baaser, and Mariam Kamil, both from the class of 2027.  Both represent the American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA) within NYCPM. This episod...

Deans Chat welcomes Dr. George Tye Liu, current president of the American College of Foot and Ankle surgeons! Dr. Liu is a remarkable leader of the profession, currently working in Dallas TX as an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern. Dr. Liu specializes in Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction surgery. This episode is sponsored by Bako...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka to the podcast to discuss her career - from podiatric medicine, to lifestyle medicine, to owning a restaurant, to authoring a recipe book highlighting a plant based diet. "Light the Fire within your Mind." -- Jenneffer Pulapaka, DPM Over the past sixteen years, Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka's expertise in podiatric surgery has help...

Johanna and Jeff want to wish everyone a wonder holiday break! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you to our wonderful guests, Dean's Chat is about our guests, first and foremost!  Thank you to our team at PodPopuli for enabling a smooth podcasting experience, (both audio and video), and to Sammy for all the work behind the scenes on social media and the website! We are so grateful the podi...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Patrick Burns to Dean's Chat! Dr. Burns earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating with honors in biological sciences. He then graduated summa cum laude from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He returned to the University of Pittsburgh to complete his surgical residency, and joined the Foot and Ank...

Over the next few months, Dean's Chat will be providing bonus episodes interviewing students from the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. This week Drs. Jensen and Richey are joined by two students from Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine (SMUCPM); Harjit Badyal, and Susanna Oppong. Both represent the American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA) within SMUCPM...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Stephen Barrett to the podcast! Podiatrist and surgeon Stephen Barrett, DPM, MBA, ABPS, FAENS, brings decades of experience in foot and nerve care to US Neuropathy Centers in Marietta and Atlanta, Georgia. He is a highly-regarded expert in heel pain, pain management, peripheral nerve surgery, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He is proud to...

Over the next few months, Dean's Chat will be providing bonus episodes interviewing students from the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. This week we are joined by three students from Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM), Gianna Ruiz, Derek Swanson, and Tony Haddad.  All represent the Class of 2027 and the American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA) within AZCPM. This...

Dean's Chat welcomes Dr. Windy Cole, to Dean's Chat.  Drs. Jensen and Richey interview Dr. Cole fresh off the Desert Foot Conference in Phoenix, AZ.  Great disussion on chronic wounds in the past, present and future.   Dr. Windy Cole is a native Ohioan. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Cincinnati where she graduated summa cum laude. She is also an honor graduate from...

Over the next few months, Dean's Chat will be providing bonus episodes interviewing students from the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. This week we are joined by three students from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (BUSPM); Maddy Werd  and Malachi Brown from the class of 2027, and Justin Martinez from the class of 2027.  All three represent the American Podiatric Medical St...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome the new APMA CEO/Executive Director, Meghan McClelland to Dean's Chat! Join us for a discussion on APMA, priorities, leadership styles, new initiatives and more! Meghan McClelland, MBA, is executive director and CEO of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the nation's largest professional association representing doctors of podiatric medicine, or podiatrists....