Dean's Chat Dr. Jeffrey Jensen

"Podiatrist for a Day", on April 20, 2024, more than 30 pre-med students from throughout Texas converged on San Antonio for an "immersion" experience!
The students had to opportunity to scrub in, gown and glove, do "table rounds", see a cadaver workshop, tour the wound care and hyperbaric oxygen center, and participate in a suture workshop. They also were introduced to different aspects of podiatric medicine with lectures on surgery, diabetic foot care, sports medicine, military practice, VA medicine, private practice, research, and academic medicine.
Check out the interviews with students that participated in the immersion experience!
A special thank you to all that participated - Dr. Lee Rogers, Dr. Alexandria Armstrong, Dr. Graham Hamilton, Dr. Howard Liebeskind, Dr. Chad Howze, Dr. Francis Derk, Dr. William Chagares, Dr. Cyanndi Dove, and Mori North and Jennifer Bessette from the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine.
Mostly, a thank you to the students that participated in the program - future podiatric physicians!
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Come along, as Dean’s chat Co-hosts Drs. Jeff Jensen and Johanna Richey interview podiatric power couple Drs. Amber Shane and Chris Reeves. Join us as we discuss all things podiatric medicine as we dive into the benefits and challenges as a married couple both with busy podiatric clinics, surgical and call schedules, resident teaching, leadership roles in professional organizations and their busy life with their 2 children! Listen as they share the importance of supporting each other and decision making about life and designing your day to accommodate that which really matters. This can look different for different people. We also discuss the value of volunteerism, leadership experiences as well as attributes that contribute to good leadership. 
Dr. Shane received her undergraduate degree from Ferris State University and went to Barry University for her Podiatric Medicine Degree. She completed her 3 year surgical training program in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle surgery at Florida Hospital in East Orlando. She went on to complete 2 international Fellowships one with AO foundation in Dresden Germany and the other in Kurgan,Russia on Ilizarov fixation. Dr. Shane is currently the Medical Director for Upperline Health, Department Chair at Advent Health Hospital System and Faculty of the Advent Health Easy Surgical Residency Program. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. 
Dr. Reeves completed his undergraduate degree at Georgia College and went to Barry University for Podiatric Medical School. He went on to complete his 3 yr surgical residency program with Western Pennsylvania. He has served in many leadership opportunities including Medical Director, Director of Surgery, Chair of the National Joint Task Force and Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is currently practicing with Rothman Orthopedic Institute. Both Dr. Reeves and Dr. Shane are current faculty for the Advent Health East Orlando Podiatric Surgical Residency training program in Florida. 
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In today's episode, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Richey welcome College Advisors on Dean's Chat! Our guests are in the trenches as undergraduate Pre-Health advisors - Heidi Lang joins us from Saginaw Valley State University, and Celeste Crowe joins us from Appalachian State University. Also, welcome to AACPM's Jennifer Bessette! This a tremendous discussion on post-covid recruiting into the health professions. Faced with a nationwide decrease in students attending college, a decrease in applications into many healthcare specialties, coupled with an increase in professional schools and seats available to attend (Ex: Doctor of Osteopathic Medical programs), the challenges facing health care education are pervasive. Today's discussion focuses on podiatric medicine and the role of schools, advisors and experiences to give prospective students an introduction into our wonderful profession! Enjoy!
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Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by three students who participated in the inaugural APMSA mission trip to Guatemala; Danica Pratta (Class of 2025) from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Kayla Curlis (Class of 2024) from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, and Tori Barnhart (Class of 2026) from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Also joining us to discuss the Guatemala experience is Dr. Luke Cicchinelli - who, along with his better half, Dr. DeeDee Roman, participated as faculty for the Guatemala mission trip. Join us for discussions on the origin of the trip and teaming with Vida Volunteer - who provides volunteer care, outreach and educational opportunities for students throughout Central America. We hope this stimulates interest in next year's trip! Enjoy!
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Dean's Chat Co-hosts, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey are joined by Dr. Paul Kim, Medical Director at the University of Texas - Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Kim received his undergraduate degree from CU-Boulder, then went to the Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his 3 year surgical residency at Inova Medical Center, and also received a Masters Degree in Clinical Research Management. His career in academics has spanned from the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine to Georgetown University School of Medicine prior to his UT-Southwestern position. His passion for surgery, research and self discovery is evident in this episode as we discuss life transitions, passion, when to make a professional career move, and career fulfillment. A wonderful discussion - Enjoy! www.explorepodmed.org https://aacpm.org/ https://deanschat.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com

Dean’s Chat hosts, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey, are is joined by Ms. Carmen Massel, a 1st year student at the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine.
Carmen made history on December 29, 2023 as the first female National Lacrosse League official when the San Diego Seals played the Rochester Nighthawks.
Carmen played and officiated lacrosse since she was 12 years old, and officiated in the Minor Leagues for 8 years!
Join us for a fun discussion on her journey, how she discovered podiatric medicine, and how she made her way to the Western University College of Podiatric Medicine in Pomona, CA.
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