Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine

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 Ankle Division of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopedic Surgery where he worked for 17 years before recently joining West Virginia University Medicine as part of their foot and ankle reconstructive team.  Join us as we discuss all things podiatric medicine as we talk with Dr. Burns about his experience educating students, residents and fellows. He has written and lectured extensively regarding External fixation and Charcot neuroarthropathy as well as issues related to the diabetic foot. Tune in as we discuss his Fellowship in Kurgan Russia as well as his role as Co-Chair of the International External fixation Symposium.    Dr. Burns also participates in local, state, and national committees and associations and has been named to the “Most Influential” DPM’s across the country twice and has been given the “Distinguished Service Award” by the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association for his work in education. He is considered a thought leader within the profession and has served in various leadership positions including medical director for UPMC Mercy Hospital. Listen in, as he describes the importance of relationship building and how trying to be 1% better each day can translate into future opportunities.  Dr. Burns is board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and a diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Burns is the Associate Editor of the surgical section of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Clinics of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and the Foot and Ankle Specialist He also has served on the editorial board of several other publications including UpToDate, and functioned as the Editor in chief for Diabetic Foot and Ankle. His interests include complex foot and ankle deformity and preservation techniques. He has extensive experience with complex foot and ankle surgery, revision surgery, trauma and fracture care, Charcot neuroarthropathy and limb preservation.  https://wvumedicine.org/wheeling/education/podiatric-medicine-and-surgery-residency/ https://www.acfas.org/ https://www.abfas.org/residents https://www.aofoundation.org/aona https://www.apma.org/  

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. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Join our discussions each week on the podiatric journey our students are embarking on at the various schools. Students share their path to discovering podiatric medicine, to applying to what is now eleven schools and colleges of podiatric medicine, to the first and second year of didactics, Boards Part 1 and 2, and clinical experiences and opportunities. We do some professor shout-outs and discuss student services, extracurricular activities, and student life at each school. Enjoy! In this episode, Drs. Jensen and Richey and the students discuss the significance of shadowing various health professionals to determine career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field. The hosts specifically mention that podiatrists tend to be very happy with their careers due to the wide range of specialization options available to them. They explain that podiatrists can focus on areas they truly enjoy, which contributes to their overall job satisfaction. The students mention their personal experiences with shadowing and how it influenced their career decisions. The students emphasize the importance of shadowing multiple specialties to determine personal preferences. They emphasize that understanding other specialties is valuable even for those pursuing podiatry, as it helps in comprehending the body's other systems and treating patients holistically. The students note that many podiatrists they have worked with and shadowed are incredibly satisfied with their careers. While they acknowledge that satisfaction can be found in other specialties as well, they observe this as a common theme within the podiatry profession. They also mention that students from all schools of podiatric medicine are incredibly happy with their choice to pursue podiatry. In this episode, we discuss the importance of students taking advantage of opportunities for involvement and support from organizations like APMSA. They emphasize that being involved in organizations like APMSA allows students to have a voice and make a change at the national level. They mention that APMSA provides various opportunities for students, such as hosting webinars on different topics like mental health and clerkship advice. Overall, the episode emphasizes the benefits of shadowing different health professionals to help students determine their career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field. It underscores the importance of exploring various specialties, including podiatry, and understanding different aspects of healthcare to make informed decisions. https://www.apmsa.org/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/ www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/

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 provide the best health care to his patients. Dr. Barrett earned his medical degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois and completed his residency at UTMB/Danforth Hospital in Houston. A pioneer in his field, Dr. Barrett was the first physician to invent and utilize minimally invasive endoscopic surgery to treat heel pain. He also performed the first diabetic peripheral nerve decompression in Spain, which was observed in Barcelona on closed-circuit television by 74 of Europe’s top surgeons, neurologists, and endocrinologists. Dr. Barrett holds 5 patents; two for developing innovative endoscopic procedures — the endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) and endoscopic decompression of the intermetatarsal nerve (EDIN). He believes in preparing the next generation and has trained over 6,000 surgeons around the world to perform these procedures. The seminal textbook for orthopedic surgery, “Campbell’s Operative Orthopedics,” also includes his procedures. Dr. Barrett is also the author of two textbooks, "Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Foot and Ankle", published in 2013, and “Practical Pain Management for the Lower Extremity Surgeon,” published in 2015. In addition to his textbooks, Dr. Barrett has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, chapters included in other medical textbooks, and co-authored a textbook on the interpretation of neurosensory testing. He is also a contributing editor for the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and on the editorial board for Podiatry Today and Practical Pain Management. Dr. Barrett is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He formerly served as the president of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, where he was awarded the prestigious Jules Tinel MD Award in 2010. He now serves as the Chairman of the board of trustees for the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons. Dr. Barrett earned his MBA from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in 2005 with a specialization in healthcare management. https://podofinquiry.com/ https://www.usneuropathycenters.com/providers/stephen-barrett/ www.explorepodmed.org    

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 episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Join our discussions each week on the podiatric journey our students are embarking on at the various schools. Students share their path to discovering podiatric medicine, to applying to what is now eleven schools and colleges of podiatric medicine, to the first and second year of didactics, Boards Part 1 and 2, and clinical experiences and opportunities. We do some professor shout-outs and discuss student services, extracurricular activities, and student life at each school. Enjoy! In this episode, Drs. Jensen and Richey and the students discuss the significance of shadowing various health professionals to determine career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field.  The hosts specifically mention that podiatrists tend to be very happy with their careers due to the wide range of specialization options available to them. They explain that podiatrists can focus on areas they truly enjoy, which contributes to their overall job satisfaction. The students mention their personal experiences with shadowing and how it influenced their career decisions.  The students emphasize the importance of shadowing multiple specialties to determine personal preferences. They emphasize that understanding other specialties is valuable even for those pursuing podiatry, as it helps in comprehending the body's other systems and treating patients holistically. The students note that many podiatrists they have worked with and shadowed are incredibly satisfied with their careers. While they acknowledge that satisfaction can be found in other specialties as well, they observe this as a common theme within the podiatry profession. They also mention that students from all schools of podiatric medicine are incredibly happy with their choice to pursue podiatry. In this episode, we discuss the importance of students taking advantage of opportunities for involvement and support from organizations like APMSA. They emphasize that being involved in organizations like APMSA allows students to have a voice and make a change at the national level. They mention that APMSA provides various opportunities for students, such as hosting webinars on different topics like mental health and clerkship advice.  Overall, the episode emphasizes the benefits of shadowing different health professionals to help students determine their career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field. It underscores the importance of exploring various specialties, including podiatry, and understanding different aspects of healthcare to make informed decisions. https://www.apmsa.org/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/ www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/    

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 the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.  Dr. Cole has practiced in Northeast Ohio for over 22 years. She is an adjunct professor and Director of Wound Care Research at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management.  She has been a dedicated wound care advocate for two decades with interests focused on medical education, diabetic foot care, wound care, limb salvage, & clinical research. Dr. Cole has published many peer-reviewed and industry articles on these topics and is a sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally. She is a feature writer for Podiatry Management and Today’s Wound Clinic as well as a contributing writer for Podiatry Today. She is an Editorial Board member of Wound Management and Prevention, Podiatry Today, The Foot Journal, Wound Masterclass, Podiatry Management and Lower Extremity Review. She is also the Podiatry Section Editor for the ePlasty Journal and a Guest Editor for Foot and Ankle Quarterly.  Dr. Cole is a wound care advocate on the forefront of wound research and was the 2020 World Union of Wound Healing Silver Medal Award recipient for her work in Technology-driven Research and the 2022 recipient of the Kaplan-Kanat Memorial Lecture Award. Dr. Cole is a member of the ACCWS BOD and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow. Additionally, she sits on the advisory board of multiple emerging biotech companies and has been integral in collaborating on innovative research protocols in the space. Enjoy this excellent discussion. Wcole4@kent.edu https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/ www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/  

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 Students Association (APMSA) within BUSPM. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Join our discussions each week on the podiatric journey our students are embarking on at the various schools. Students share their path to discovering podiatric medicine, to applying to what is now eleven schools and colleges of podiatric medicine, to the first and second year of didactics, Boards Part 1 and 2, and clinical experiences and opportunities. We do some professor shout-outs and discuss student services, extracurricular activities, and student life at each school. Enjoy! In this episode, Drs. Jensen and Richey and the students discuss the significance of shadowing various health professionals to determine career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field.  The hosts specifically mention that podiatrists tend to be very happy with their careers due to the wide range of specialization options available to them. They explain that podiatrists can focus on areas they truly enjoy, which contributes to their overall job satisfaction. The students mention their personal experiences with shadowing and how it influenced their career decisions.  The students emphasize the importance of shadowing multiple specialties to determine personal preferences. They emphasize that understanding other specialties is valuable even for those pursuing podiatry, as it helps in comprehending the body's other systems and treating patients holistically. The students note that many podiatrists they have worked with and shadowed are incredibly satisfied with their careers. While they acknowledge that satisfaction can be found in other specialties as well, they observe this as a common theme within the podiatry profession. They also mention that students from all schools of podiatric medicine are incredibly happy with their choice to pursue podiatry. In this episode, we discuss the importance of students taking advantage of opportunities for involvement and support from organizations like APMSA. They emphasize that being involved in organizations like APMSA allows students to have a voice and make a change at the national level. They mention that APMSA provides various opportunities for students, such as hosting webinars on different topics like mental health and clerkship advice.  Overall, the episode emphasizes the benefits of shadowing different health professionals to help students determine their career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field. It underscores the importance of exploring various specialties, including podiatry, and understanding different aspects of healthcare to make informed decisions. https://www.apmsa.org/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/ www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/    

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. Meghan is a deeply experienced association professional with a background in strategy and operations, legislative advocacy, policy development, strategic planning, governance, membership, finance, information technology, human resources, for-profit subsidiaries, and political action committees. Before joining APMA, she was senior vice president and COO of the Maryland Hospital Association, where she worked for 17 years with some of the leading hospital systems in the country, as well as small, rural systems. McClelland holds an MBA from the George Washington University School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University. She sits on the board of the Maryland Healthcare Education Institute and is a founding member of Chief, Washington, DC, a network designed specifically for women leaders to strengthen experience in the C-suite, crosspollinate across industries, and effect change from the top down. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and daughter.  Enjoy! www.apma.org www.explorepodmed.org www.deanschat.com https://www.apmsa.org/ https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/  

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 Western Unversity College of Podiatric Medicine (WUCPM)); Jessica Rangel, Jeremy Skelton, Tony Chi Do.  All three represent the American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA) within WUCPM. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics! Join our discussions each week on the podiatric journey our students are embarking on at the various schools. Students share their path to discovering podiatric medicine, to applying to what is now eleven schools and colleges of podiatric medicine, to the first and second year of didactics, Boards Part 1 and 2, and clinical experiences and opportunities. We do some professor shout-outs and discuss student services, extracurricular activities, and student life at each school. Enjoy! In this episode, Drs. Jensen and Richey and the students discuss the significance of shadowing various health professionals to determine career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field.  The hosts specifically mention that podiatrists tend to be very happy with their careers due to the wide range of specialization options available to them. They explain that podiatrists can focus on areas they truly enjoy, which contributes to their overall job satisfaction. The students mention their personal experiences with shadowing and how it influenced their career decisions.  The students emphasize the importance of shadowing multiple specialties to determine personal preferences. They emphasize that understanding other specialties is valuable even for those pursuing podiatry, as it helps in comprehending the body's other systems and treating patients holistically. The students note that many podiatrists they have worked with and shadowed are incredibly satisfied with their careers. While they acknowledge that satisfaction can be found in other specialties as well, they observe this as a common theme within the podiatry profession. They also mention that students from all schools of podiatric medicine are incredibly happy with their choice to pursue podiatry. In this episode, we discuss the importance of students taking advantage of opportunities for involvement and support from organizations like APMSA. They emphasize that being involved in organizations like APMSA allows students to have a voice and make a change at the national level. They mention that APMSA provides various opportunities for students, such as hosting webinars on different topics like mental health and clerkship advice.  Overall, the episode emphasizes the benefits of shadowing different health professionals to help students determine their career preferences and find satisfaction in their chosen field. It underscores the importance of exploring various specialties, including podiatry, and understanding different aspects of healthcare to make informed decisions. https://www.apmsa.org/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/ www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/    

Dean’s Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Lawrence Ford, currently practicing in Kaiser Permanente Oakland Hospital. Dr. Ford has had an exceptional career in podiatric surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of California, Irvine. He went on to complete his Podiatric Medical School degree with California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California. He then went on to do a three-year surgical residency program with Northwest Podiatric Foundation -Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Join us as we hear about his experience working with Dr. Sigvard T. Hansen at Harborview Medical Center. Listen, as we discuss the history of how relationship building fostered a collaboration between orthopedics and podiatry to progress the field of podiatric surgery for resident education. He discussed how transparency and excellence helped to foster new opportunities and practice with his full scope and capacity. Dr. Ford has served in multiple leadership roles, his most recent contributions as part of the education committee for the AO Basic and Advanced course development, past Residency director for the Kaiser Permanente SF Bay Area foot and Ankle residency program, previous department chair for podiatric surgery, ABFAS oral exam committee and communications committee. He has lectured at multiple ACFAS events and other national meetings in the topics of podiatric surgery, Trauma and reconstruction. Listen as he discusses the importance of research and how it helped impact his career to work with the residents and the residency program and scratch the itch of asking curiosity questions. Dr. Ford focuses his treatment philosophy around, evaluating the root cause from a biomechanical and functional etiology, and then focusing treatment on that cause as he says treating the symptoms without regard for the etiology, leads to frustration. He has a particular interest in mechanical engineering, especially how faulty mechanics can impact muscle imbalance and have progressive development of foot ankle pain. As Dr. Richey’s former residency director he had an direct impact on her own career and now as her friend and mentor, she gives some touching remarks about her gratitude to him for both large transformational lessons as well as small but highly impactful moments.  In his time away from the podiatric profession Dr. Ford enjoys seeking time outdoors, including a variety of hiking camping, backpacking, kayaking, and backcountry skiing as well as being an avid Tottenham soccer fan! Enjoy! https://residency-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/residency/podiatry/bayarea/ https://www.acfas.org/ https://www.abfas.org/residents https://www.aofoundation.org/aona  

Dean’s chat hosts Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey are joined by Dr. David Schweibish from Melbourne Beach, Florida.  Dr. Schweibish has proven to be an incredible leader advocating for podiatric medicine as a student, and now at the State and National level.  Join us for an engaging discussion on practice, practice management, and representing our profession on multiple stages! We also discuss his role as a consultant with Bako Diagnostics  - addressing dermatopathology concerns in practice settings!  This episode is also sponsored by Bako Diagnostices! He has over 15 years of experience in diverse leadership capacities bolstering a foundation of strong, effective communication, comprehensive fiscal management skills, and a breadth of key relationships with stakeholders across the spectrum of the podiatric profession and the broader healthcare landscape.  An example of his leadership capabilities are noted below!  He will be a tremendous leader for years to come! FLORIDA PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION • President-elect, Guiding the organizational mission of the nation’s largest state podiatric component across 23 intrastate delegations and executive liaison between 10 committees, 2024 – Present • Vice President, Management of Barry University podiatric student and state-wide residency relationships to drive recruitment and educational opportunities, 2023 - 2024 • Treasurer, Development of association operating budget; reporting of operational and charitable financials to leadership and member stakeholders, 2022 - 2023 • Secretary, Oversight of 1,030+ physician-member relations, member growth and retention initiatives; conflict resolution; implemented strategies to catalyze new member recruitment to record levels despite impact of COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 - 2022 • Chairman of Component Forum, Sole representative of Florida's 23 physicianmembership components to state leadership; maintained working relationships with physician-leaders across the state to drive association agendas, 2019 - 2021 • President (Brevard County Component), Liaison between local podiatric physicians and state association leadership, 2019 - Present AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION • Co-coordinator (Florida), APMA Political Action Committee, 2021 – Present • Delegate (Florida), 2023 APMA House of Delegates, Washington, D.C. • Delegate (Florida), 2022 APMA House of Delegates, Washington, D.C. • Delegate (Florida), 2021 APMA (Virtual) Legislative Conference • Alternate Delegate (Florida), 2021 APMA House of Delegates (Virtual Session) • Member, Legislative Committee, American Podiatric Medical Association, 2021 – Present • Member, Education Committee, American Podiatric Medical Association, 2023 - Present • Member, APMA Affiliate Review Task Force (Chair Brooke Bisbee, DPM), 2021 - 2022 • Representative (Florida), 2023 APMA State Advocacy Forum, Albuquerque, NM • Representative (Florida), 2022 APMA State Advocacy Forum, Virtual • Representative (Florida), 2021 APMA State Advocacy Forum, Atlanta, GA • Student Delegate (Illinois), 2014 APMA Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C. • Student Delegate (Illinois), 2012 APMA Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C.   https://www.fpma.com/ https://www.apma.org/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/ www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/