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On this episode of Dean's Chat, host Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes David Sipala, Residency Director at Boston Medical Center–Brighton and Board Member of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Association.This episode is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association!Dr. Sipala shares his perspectives on leadership, residency education, advocacy, and the evolving landscape of podiatric medical training. The conversation explores the critical role residency programs play in shaping future physicians, while also highlighting the importance of mentorship, professionalism, and creating strong clinical experiences for students during the clerkship process.Topics include:• Building and maintaining a high-quality residency training environment• What students should look for during clerkships and residency interviews• The importance of leadership development in podiatric medicine• Advocacy efforts within organized medicine and the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Association• Preparing the next generation of podiatric physicians for practice and leadership roles• Balancing surgical training, education, and mentorship in today's healthcare environmentDr. Sipala also discusses the value of engagement within professional organizations and why advocacy remains essential to the future growth and recognition of podiatric medicine.A thoughtful discussion on education, mentorship, and leadership within the profession.#DeansChat #PodiatricMedicine #ResidencyEducation #MedicalLeadership #Clerkships #FACFAS #Podiatry #MedicalEducation #Advocacy
In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Richey welcome Dr. Shital Sharma, a physician-leader whose career spans clinical practice, residency education, healthcare business strategy, and emerging technology in medicine.Dr. Sharma brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of academic podiatric medicine, private practice growth, and healthcare innovation, with leadership roles in both hospital-based training programs and private-equity–backed practice models.She previously served as Chair of Podiatry and Residency Director at CarePoint Health, where she led departmental strategy, surgical education, and accreditation oversight. Her work in graduate medical education focused on building strong residency training environments while navigating the evolving landscape of hospital systems and reimbursement.Dr. Sharma currently practices with New York Sports & Joints, where she is involved in market expansion, credentialing, referral development, and operational strategy, helping scale modern multidisciplinary orthopedic and podiatric care models.In addition to her clinical and administrative work, she is pursuing a Master of Public Health at Yale University (expected 2027), with a focus on insurance systems, healthcare policy, and population health. Her academic work reflects a growing interest in how physicians can lead change in a healthcare system increasingly shaped by data, technology, and value-based care.Dr. Sharma is also recognized nationally for her leadership in:• Physician education and residency training• AI integration in clinical workflow• Alumni and professional governance• Practice growth within private equity–supported modelsTopics discussed in this episode• Transitioning from residency director to healthcare strategist• The future of podiatry in large health systems• Private equity and its impact on surgical specialties• How AI will change physician workflow• Why public health training matters for modern physicians• Leadership lessons from academic medicine• Advice for students, residents, and young attendingsThis conversation highlights the importance of adaptability, leadership, and lifelong learning as the profession continues to evolve.
Drs. Jensen and Richey sit down with Dr. Oloff for a Part 2 interview! Dr. Lawrence Oloff is a highly influential podiatric surgeon, educator, and sports medicine specialist. The interview spans Dr. Oloff's career, the evolution of podiatry, and his experiences at the highest levels of academic medicine and professional sports.This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!Join us as we discuss “All things podiatric medicine and surgery” including Dr. Oloff's Career Path & Leadership. Dr. Oloff trained at Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, he served as faculty at multiple podiatric institutions, including the California College of Podiatric Medicine and was Dr. Jensen's Dean when he graduated from Podiatric Medial School. Most recently, Dr. Oloff became full-time faculty at UCSF and remains the program director for St. Mary's Hospital - podiatric residency program as part of the Department of Orthopedics. He now practices alongside orthopedic foot-and-ankle surgeons, operating equally within a top-tier academic medical center—an example of podiatry's integration into mainstream medicine.He has chaired national academic boards and played a major role in advancing multi-year residency training and residency placement for graduates. A leader in the advancement of Podiatric Surgical Sports medicine, Dr. Oloff has served as team podiatrist for elite organizations including the San Francisco Giants (over 25 years), 49ers, Warriors, Stanford University, and others. He emphasizes: the importance of being a team player over asserting ego; Judicious decision-making, especially around return-to-play; Learning directly from trainers and real-world experience; The pressure, risk, and legal exposure involved in treating professional athletes.Throughout the interview, Dr. Oloff reflects on earlier decades when podiatrists had to “break down doors” to gain hospital privileges and professional respect. Compared to that era, today's podiatry offers far greater opportunity, visibility, and integration, though challenges remain. He stresses that good surgery is not about technical skill alone, but about knowing when not to operate, understanding biomechanics, planning several steps ahead, and remaining humble.He credits mentors like Dr. Alan Jacobs and underscores the importance of rigorous academics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lifelong learning. Overall, this episode is a rich oral history of modern podiatry—highlighting its struggles, growth, and future potential—through the lens of one of its most accomplished leaders.
Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Arman Kirakosian to the Podcast!Dr. Arman Kirakosian is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon whose journey into podiatric medicine began after sustaining an injury while playing professional soccer at Titan Stadium in 1999. Originally from Armenia, Dr. Kirakosian immigrated to the United States at the age of 13 with his parents and younger brother, bringing with him the resilience and determination that would later define his career.This episode is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association!He completed his three-year surgical residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco from 2007 to 2010. Following residency, he established private practices in San Carlos and San Bruno, earning recognition for his skill in complex foot and ankle pathology and contributing to the field through multiple peer-reviewed publications.In 2015, Dr. Kirakosian returned to the VA San Francisco as a staff podiatric surgeon. By 2017, he was appointed Director of the Podiatric Surgical and Medical Residency Program, where he currently mentors six residents and numerous podiatric medical students. A passionate educator, he taught Gross Anatomy at San Francisco State University from 2006 to 2024, blending academic teaching with real-world surgical experience.Dr. Kirakosian also serves as Team Podiatrist for the Sacramento Republic FC (USL) and was named Team Podiatrist for the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) in 2021. He has traveled internationally as the primary team doctor for the Armenian Women's National Soccer Team during World Cup and Euro Cup qualifying competitions.Guided by mentors such as Dr. Thomas Chang, Dr. Kirakosian remains dedicated to teaching, advancing sports medicine, and giving back to the profession that once cared for him as a young athlete. Enjoy this podcast!!Dr. Arman Kirakosian, D.P.M. FABPM, FAAFASABPM Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine Diplomate with Certification of Added Qualification in Sports MedicineResidency Director of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery | DVA San Francisco Medical CenterTeam Podiatrist | San Jose Earthquakes, Sacramento Republic FC, Armenian Women's National Soccer Team AAPSM Fellow | American Academy of Podiatric Sports MedicineACSM Member | American College of Sports Medicine CPMA President | California Podiatric Medical Association
360° Health Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Your Workday Show Highlights It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with Dr. Richard Safeer -- Author, Speaker, Workplace HealthPioneer, and Thought Leader What is lifestyle medicine? How do I start or begin a lifestyle medicine approach? Why should we be thinking about lifestyle medicine during the workday? Many employers offer wellness programs. What is the difference between workplace wellness and lifestyle medicine? Dr. Richard Safeer Biography Richard Safeer, MD, earned his BS in Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University under the tutelage of T. Colin Campbell, author of the China Study, before attending medical school at State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He also holds faculty appointments in the School of Medicine and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Prior to arriving at Hopkins, Dr. Safeer practiced family medicine in Northern Virginia. He was then on faculty at the George Washington University, serving as the Residency Director of Family Medicine in his last year at the institution. He was the Medical Director of an Occupational Health Center in Baltimore and Wellness Director for the Mid-Atlantic region of the parent company, just before starting at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, Maryland as the Medical Director of Preventive Medicine. He has been credited by some for bringing ‘wellness’ in to the realm of responsibilities of the managed care industry. He also led CareFirst BCBS to be among the first cohort of health plans to be accredited for Wellness by NCQA. He holds faculty appointments in both the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as well as the School of Public Health. He continues to see patients one day a week in the Pediatric Cardiology department. Dr. Safeer is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the American College of Preventive Medicine. He served on the board of directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is on the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Insight Council. Dr. Safeer has hiked and camped in the Andes, Alaska, Australia and across the Western United States. He lives in Columbia Maryland with his wife and three children, and their dog Kami. Website RichardSafeer.com A Cure for the Common Company: link https://amzn.to/3bG1q1D One great way to improve your health is to journal. Try, A Cure for the Common Workday Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsafeer/ If you’re a leader and you want self-paced training to create a well-being culture on your team, go to creatingawellbeingculture.comSupport the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top 5 Topics:- KEYS TO ACING THE ORAL OMFS BOARD EXAM- Jumping Out of Helicopters & Saving Lives: - From Small-Town Vermont Kid to North Carolina Military OMFS Program Director- Army Dentist, OMFS Residency, Duke Fellowship, Residency Director & ‘Happy Accidents'- AI, Augmented Reality & the Future of Surgery- Balancing War Stories, Residency & New Dad LifeQuotes & Wisdom:[08:00] - “Most of my life has been a series of happy accidents… a door opens that you didn't even know existed.”[09:22] - “I always thought that if I could give back to the country and help prevent things like that from happening, that'd be a worthwhile way to spend my life.”[11:40] - “If you love your job, then I think life becomes a lot smoother and better.”[18:55] - “You need to find what you're looking to get out of it, and then reverse-engineer which direction you want to go.”[28:36] - “I'm very curious to see, over the next 10 years, as augmented reality and AI become commonplace… surgery might have different resources that help us get better outcomes.”[38:14] - “I think you can boil most problems down to communication—if you improve that, most of the problems will go away and get fixed.”[39:23] - “The fact that you're a surgeon only gives you the right to work harder than everybody else.”[51:00] - “You have the ability to really change people's lives through little interactions or inviting them to do things or trying to be that mentor for them. If we all can do that, then the world becomes a better place.”[51:30] - “That little bit of good you put in the world is a beautiful thing.”Questions:[01:43] - “When were you waking up at 4 a.m. in North Carolina, and what were you doing at that hour?”[04:01] - “Your group is putting out a new oral boards textbook—what's the timeline, and what can people expect from Blue Book 2.0?”[08:49] - “Can you walk us through your trajectory from dental school to residency, military service, and now becoming a program director?”[12:41] - “What's your favorite war movie or series, and why does it resonate with you?”[20:31] - “You mentioned talking about AI and jobs—who were you discussing that with, and what do you really think about where AI is taking our field?”[21:23] - “Your wife is an ER doc—can you give us some background on how you met and how you both managed training and careers while living apart?”[31:11] - “What are some of your favorite surgeries across the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and what draws you to them?”[38:56] - “What tips, tricks, and qualities are you trying to instill in your residents so they become the kind of surgeons you'd feel confident signing off on?”Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher's Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #200My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 11.2025
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 cutting-edge care and compassionate service. He earned his degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, completed residency at the Foot Center of New York, and has held faculty roles including Associate Professor at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Del Monte also serves as Residency Director for the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery program at CarePoint Health System in Hoboken, NJ. Fluent in English and Spanish, he provides both conservative and surgical treatments—from athlete's foot to complex ankle surgery—with a goal of restoring comfort, mobility, and activity for every patient.
On the ReBloom Podcast, we had the joy of speaking with Ziggy Attias and Beulah van Rensburg, the creative forces behind Chateau d'Orquevaux. Tucked away in the French countryside, the Chateau has become a world-renowned residency welcoming artists from more than 125 countries—a true haven for creativity, connection, and inspiration.Ziggy, an artist, designer, entrepreneur, and award-winning filmmaker, co-directs the residency with the vision of building community and giving artists a home to grow. Beulah, Co-Founder and Residency Director, brings over 20 years of experience championing artists. As a practicing artist herself, she guides residents through studio visits and critiques, drawing on her experience as founder of Van Rensburg Galleries and her role on the curatorial board at Artfinder.Together, they've transformed Chateau d'Orquevaux into a place where artists from around the world come not just to create, but to belong. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about art, belonging, and the transformative power of community. Listen to the latest episode of ReBloom wherever you get your podcasts.Website: https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chateau_orquevaux/?hl=enThank You to Our Sponsors: Jet Creative and UrbanStems!· Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you're launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!· UrbanStems: Your go-to source for fresh, gorgeous bouquets and thoughtful gifts, delivered coast to coast. Treat yourself—or someone you love—with 20% off! Use code BLOOMBIG20 at checkout
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 Forest Baptist Medical Center where she completed her 3-year surgical residency program. She is board-certified by both the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Medda is the Residency Director for the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Previously she had been the clerkship director and the assistant program director. To name to hear her advice about what it is like to be a student on externships or resident at their program. Dr. Medda is kind, intelligent and warm as she discusses what it is like to go through the processe. She is also a mentor through the Wake Forest University undergraduate clinical internship program and has been a mentor to multiple medical students through the process. Listen in as she has excellent tips, advice and pearls for students in the medical field. She is also incredibly involved in her community and with the profession at large. She is a committee member on multiple ABFAS boards including the exam prep task force committee and the standard setting panel. She is also part of the ACFAS consumer education committee as well as the American podiatric medical Association (APMA) communications committee. But her service to her community is what really stands out. She describes a special project that she helped launch in 2020 called the DEAC foot and ankle clinic which helps deliver equal access to care to underserved and vulnerable populations in her hometown. Join us, as she discusses why service is so important to her and her philosophy of how we care for patients and each other. We hope you enjoy this fabulous episode! https://school.wakehealth.edu/education-and-training/residencies-and-fellowships/podiatry-residency/current-residents https://www.apma.org/ https://www.abfas.org/residents https://bmef.org/ https://www.acfas.org/
Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Michael Vaardahl to the podcast! Dr. Vaardahl is the residency director for the North Colorado Medical Center, NCMC Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency program. He practices with the Foot & Ankle Center of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. Dr. Vaardahl did his residency at the South Miami Hospital in South Miami, Florida after completing his podiatric education (as well as his Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences) from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. How Dr. Vaardhal found podiatric medicine is a story of chance and destiny! He recieved his Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, California with a minor in History. Dr. Vaardahl has given back to the porfession in many ways beyond being a residency director! He is currently on the Residency Review Committee (ABFAS representative) from 2022 - present. He's on DORA Colorado as a Board Member and is now the Vice Chair. He is also a Site Evaluator for CPME, doing site visits to residencies as an ABFAS representative since 2017. He has been an ABFAS Representative to PRR 2016-present Dr. Vaardahl has also been active withing ACFAS on the following committes over the years; ACFAS Post Graduate Affairs Committee, ACFAS Membership Committee, and ACFAS Consumer Education. Tune in for a wonderful discussion with a leader in our great profession!
Deans chat welcomes Dr. Brandon Gumbiner to the show to discuss “all things podiatric medicine and surgery!” Dr. Gumbiner is currently the residency director for OSF: Saint Katharine Medical Center (previously KSB Hospital) in Dixon, IL. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery, board certified in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is a Fellow Member of the American College of Foot& Ankle Surgery, the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, and the American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr. Gumbiner holds titles of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine-Rockford, is Adjunct Clinical Faculty of Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, and lecturer at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. Join us as we discuss his philosophy of teaching by creating different opportunities for his resident to learn and excel. Dr. Gumbiner is filled with passion and enthusiasm and you'll hear how he designs learning opportunities that are engaging and fun. Listen as he explain the development of the “Surgical Escape room” that their program has hosted for the last 5 years. In this interview we also discuss key tips for having a successful interview, being an excellent student, a stellar resident and how to shine on externships. Tune in, as he discusses the OSF St. Katherine's residency program in detail from outside rotations to the on-call schedule for residents. In this episode, listeners will get a better look inside the OSF program to help them learn more about this excellent residency program. We hope you enjoy! https://www.osfhealthcare.org/hospitals/saint-katharine/about/education/podiatry-residency-program https://aacpm.org/residency_programs/katherine-shaw-bethea-hospital/ https://www.instagram.com/osfstkatharine_podiatry/ https://www.abfas.org/residents https://www.apma.org/ https://www.acfas.org/
Guest: Ashwin Basavaraj, MD Guest: Keren Bakal, MD Guest: Nathan Falk, MD, MBA, FAAFP Guest: Amy Springer, NP Often mistaken for COPD or asthma, bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) can be difficult to recognize and test for, often delaying diagnosis and effective treatment. However, an emphasis on education and research can help address these diagnostic gaps, and involving a multidisciplinary care team can improve treatment plans and patient outcomes. Joining Dr. Ashwin Basavaraj, Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, to talk about how we can optimize the diagnosis and management of bronchiectasis and NTM are Dr. Keren Bakal, Dr. Nathan Falk, and Ms. Amy Springer. Dr. Bakal is a pulmonologist specializing in critical care medicine at Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey, Dr. Falk is a Professor and the founding Residency Director for Family Medicine at Florida State University, and Ms. Springer is a Senior Nurse Practitioner at NYU Langone Health. This program is produced in partnership with the American College of CHEST Physicians, and is sponsored by Insmed Incorporated.
Special Guest: Dr. Richard Safeer -- Author, Speaker, Workplace Health Pioneer, and Thought Leader Show Highlights · The power of journaling in sustaining healthy habits and positive thinking · The value of journaling during the workday to support health and well-being. Biography Richard Safeer, MD, earned his BS in Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University under the tutelage of T. Colin Campbell, author of the China Study, before attending medical school at State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He also holds faculty appointments in the School of Medicine and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Prior to arriving at Hopkins, Dr. Safeer practiced family medicine in Northern Virginia. He was then on faculty at the George Washington University, serving as the Residency Director of Family Medicine in his last year at the institution. He was the Medical Director of an Occupational Health Center in Baltimore and Wellness Director for the Mid-Atlantic region of the parent company, just before starting at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, Maryland as the Medical Director of Preventive Medicine. He has been credited by some for bringing ‘wellness’ in to the realm of responsibilities of the managed care industry. He also led CareFirst BCBS to be among the first cohort of health plans to be accredited for Wellness by NCQA. He holds faculty appointments in both the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as well as the School of Public Health. He continues to see patients one day a week in the Pediatric Cardiology department. Dr. Safeer is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the American College of Preventive Medicine. He served on the board of directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is on the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Insight Council. Dr. Safeer has hiked and camped in the Andes, Alaska, Australia and across the Western United States. He lives in Columbia Maryland with his wife and three children, and their dog Kami. Website: RichardSafeer.com Book: https://amzn.to/3bG1q1D Training Program CreatingAWellbeingCulture.com A Cure for the Common Workday A Cure for the Common Company Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsafeer/Support the show: http://www.cooleyfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 the residency director of the podiatric surgical residency program at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. In addition, he served as the team podiatrist for the Indiana Pacers for thirty years, from 1992 to 2022. Dr. DeHeer, DPM, is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and a fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS), and American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). He is also a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Dr. DeHeer is a Diplomat of the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery certified in foot surgery and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He is the inventor of The Equinus Brace™ and a partner in IQ Med. He is the President and Founder of Step-By-Step Haiti and Foot Aid. Dr. DeHeer's passion for teaching and providing lower extremity healthcare in developing countries culminated in recognition by the 2014 International Federation of Podiatrists Humanitarian Award and the 2011 APMA Humanitarian of the Year Award. Dr. DeHeer also shares his interests outside of his work life. He expresses a love for intellectual pursuits and aesthetics, such as music, particularly the Grateful Dead, and various forms of art and culture. He enjoys engaging with theater, movies, reading, and visiting museums. Tune in to hear about Dr. DeHeer's appreciation for intellectual pursuits and artistic expressions. www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/
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/
Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes Dr. Kristine Hoffman to Dean's Chat. Dr. Hoffman is currently the director of the Denver Health Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program, Chief of Podiatry, and an attending physician in the Department of Orthopedics at Denver Health Medical Center. Additionally, she is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Kristine is a Colorado native who received her Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She completed her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2007. She returned to Colorado for her post-graduate training and completed her 3-year surgical residency at the North Colorado Medical Center Program based in Greeley, Colorado. Following her post-graduate studies, Kristine joined a podiatry group in Boulder, Colorado where she worked from 2010 to 2016. She transitioned her career to academic medicine in 2016 when she joined Denver Health – a leading academic hospital, Colorado's primary safety net hospital, and level-one trauma center. Outside of podiatry, Kristine enjoys trail running and fly fishing. She is a four-time “Troutwoman” – having successfully completed this challenging event that involves running at least 26.2 miles with a minimum of 3000 feet of elevation gain and catching all 4 species of Colorado trout in under 12 hours. Kristine is currently the president of Running Rivers a nonprofit organization with the mission to conserve and restore native fish ecosystems by educating and inspiring recreationists to engage in conservation. She also has a long history of competitive rock climbing which enabled her to travel the world and compete. She currently lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband, daughter, 2 dogs, and 11 chickens. Dr. Jeffrey Jensen chats with Dr. Kristine Hoffman and they reflect on her leadership roles and success in the field, highlighting the importance of training in shaping her career. Dr. Hoffman emphasizes the pride podiatrists should take in their work and the life-changing interventions they provide. Dr. Hoffman also discusses the diverse experiences and opportunities within podiatric medicine, citing cases at Denver Health ranging from severe infections to neurologic injuries. This showcases the wide range of conditions podiatrists can address. She also highlighted the collaborative training environment at Denver Health, where residents work alongside other specialties like general surgery, fostering strong relationships and mutual respect among healthcare professionals. Furthermore, Dr. Hoffman's involvement in the Running Rivers nonprofit organization demonstrates how podiatrists can extend their impact beyond clinical practice. By participating in events like the flyathlon, podiatrists can contribute to environmental and community initiatives, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the profession. Dr. Hoffman's experiences underscore the fulfilling aspects of podiatric medicine, from providing essential care to engaging in community-focused activities. Podiatry offers a unique blend of clinical challenges, professional growth, and opportunities to positively influence individuals' lives, making it a rewarding and impactful career choice. https://www.denverhealth.org/provider-directory/h/hoffman-kristine-m https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician https://lelandjaffedpm.com
Dean's Chat hosts, Dr. Jensen, and Dr. Richey, interview a tremendous leader in podiatric medicine and surgery, Dr. Thanh Dinh. Dr. Dinh is the Residency Director for the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Podiatric Surgical Residency. We discuss the residency program, teaching styles, giving valuable feedback to residents, and the clerkship experience. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, at Harvard University. She has been involved extensively in research including NIH-funded research and industry-funded clinical trials. As President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in 2020-2021, Dr. Dinh provided valuable leadership and service to our profession during the COVID-19 epidemic. Dr. Dinh shares insights about her impressive career as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and residency director at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The conversation delves into the residency program at Beth Israel Deaconess, highlighting Tan's passion for training future podiatrists. Tune in for an engaging discussion with these podiatric experts! Dr. Jensen, Dr. Richey, and Dr. Dinh discuss how residency programs are essential in shaping the future of healthcare by training well-rounded physicians. Dr. Thanh Dinh emphasized the critical role of residency programs in training podiatric surgeons to excel not only in surgical skills but also in demonstrating care, talent, and a warm bedside manner. She stressed the importance of training physicians who are responsible members of the healthcare community, and capable of providing compassionate care to their patients. Dr. Dinh's approach to residency training focused on fostering curiosity and a willingness to question the status quo among residents. She encouraged residents to ask "why" and understand the reasoning behind their actions, rather than blindly following tradition. By creating an environment where residents are empowered to question and seek understanding, Dr. Dinh aimed to cultivate a sense of identity and purpose within the healthcare profession. Moreover, Dr. Dinh highlighted the significance of providing feedback to residents in a constructive and supportive manner. She emphasized feedback as a valuable tool that can help residents grow and enhance their skills. By promoting reflection and open communication, residency programs can assist residents in developing not only their clinical competencies but also their emotional intelligence and patient-centered care. Overall, the episode underscores the importance of residency programs in shaping well-rounded physicians who not only possess technical expertise but also demonstrate empathy, communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. By focusing on training physicians who are caring, talented, and have a warm bedside manner, residency programs can contribute to the development of healthcare professionals who are not only skilled clinicians but also compassionate caregivers. A lifelong learner, she also enjoys time with her family and is an avid runner. Join us for a fun discussion with Dr. Thanh Dinh! Enjoy! https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician https://lelandjaffedpm.com https://higherlearninghub.com
Interview with Dr. Brian Mullis, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Residency Director, Indiana University School of Medicine and Dr. Leilani Mullis, Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesia and Chair, Residency Selection Committee, Indiana University School of Medicine. We discuss their paper entitled “Orthopaedic Trauma and Anemia: Conservative versus Liberal Transfusion Strategy: A Prospective Randomized Study” in […]
It's common to overthink decisions and choices- especially if you are letting others' needs, wants and feelings guide you. In this episode we discuss how Perfectionsists, People Pleasers and Over Performers approach decisions, common pitfalls and how to reframe the internal conversation to make empowered decisions more easily. Sweta Chawla PharmD, MS is a Former Professor of Pharmacy and Clinical and Residency Director turned Speaker, Facilitator & Leadership Coach and Author. She supports organizations, highly driven professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs to reinvent how they work and lead. Through her well-resourced model, she guides her clients to create personal structures that leverage their natural brilliance--resulting in more authenticity, impact and balance. Dr. Sweta is the author of the book I Still Haven't Found What I'm LookingFor...Now What? and contributor to the award-winning Anthology She's Got This: Essays on Standing Strong and Moving On. View the Decision Matrix www.drswetachawla.com Learn more about coaching with Kristen: www.coachwithkristen.com Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/coachwithkristen https://www.instagram.com/kristen.odegaard.coaching/
Join us as Doctors Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey interview Dr. Ben Cullen! Dr. Cullen is currently the residency director for the San Diego Scripps Podiatric Surgical residency program. He completed his undergraduate degree from the University of California Santa Cruz with his Bachelor's degree in Arts, Economics, and Psychology. He completed his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at the California School of Podiatric Medicine- Samuel Merritt University in Oakland California in 2010. He then went on to complete his 3-year surgical residency training at Kaiser Permanente- Hayward Program. On this episode of Dean's Chat, host Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and co-host Jo are joined by Dr. Ben Cullen, a rising star in podiatric medicine. Dr. Cullen shares his journey from undergrad at the University of California, Santa Cruz to becoming the residency director for the Scripps Podiatric Surgical Residency Program in San Diego. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Cullen's experiences and the insights he brings to the field of podiatric medicine. Tune in as we discuss Dr. Cullen's experiences in global health as a child as well as a resident. Listen as he talks about his experience as the 1st resident to get to travel with Dr. Weinraub on a medical mission trip to Vietnam and the value of mentorship that he received in his residency training. He discusses how this has shaped his own perspective on his interactions with his residents. Join us as we talk “all things podiatric medicine” including community involvement in professional and political organizations. Dr. Cullen has been heavily engaged in his community serving in multiple leadership roles including President of San Diego County Podiatric Medical Society, Assistant Chairman for the Podiatry Institute conference which is held yearly in San Diego. In the podcast featuring Dr. Ben Cullen, the discussion emphasized the significance of being actively involved in the community and political aspects of the podiatry profession. Dr. Cullen stressed the importance of participating in local societies and engaging in legislative advocacy to promote the advancement of podiatry and protect professional rights. Dr. Cullen's leadership in the San Diego County Podiatric Medical Society highlighted the value of connecting with local organizations. These societies provide opportunities for podiatrists to network, collaborate, and stay informed about industry developments. Through participation in meetings, workshops, and events, professionals can contribute to the growth and unity of the podiatric community. Additionally, Dr. Cullen's involvement in political advocacy, such as attending the legislative leadership conference in Sacramento, exemplifies the proactive approach necessary to safeguard professional rights. By interacting with lawmakers and advocating for podiatric interests, practitioners can influence policy decisions that impact the field. This engagement is crucial for ensuring that podiatrists have a say in shaping regulations and laws affecting their practice. Dr. Cullen's comprehensive involvement in various aspects of the profession, including academic, research, and political organizations, underscores the holistic approach required for the advancement of podiatry. By actively participating in community initiatives and advocating for legislative changes, podiatrists can contribute to the growth, recognition, and sustainability of the profession. Dr. Cullen's dedication to these endeavors serves as a model for aspiring podiatrists to engage in community and political realms to drive positive change and progress in the field. Dr. Ben Cullen shares his experience of being multilingual, primarily fluent in Spanish. Dr. Cullen emphasized the importance of speaking Spanish in his practice, particularly in San Diego, where a significant portion of the population exclusively speaks Spanish. He highlighted how speaking Spanish has been crucial in his interactions with patients who may not be proficient in English, facilitating better communication and understanding of their medical needs. https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician https://lelandjaffedpm.com
Dean's Chat hosts, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey, are joined by Dr. Travis Motley, a successful podiatric physician from Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Motley currently practices at the John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Motley graduated from Texas Christian University with both his Bachelors in Biology/chemistry as well as his Masters in Biology and then went on to the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Motley completed his surgical residency program with John Peter Smith Hospital where he now serves as the residency program director! Tune in for a fun discussion on the JPS Residency program, its structure, the clerkship experience, and his teaching style/philosophy. His passion for academics and research has helped support a career of lifelong learning and exploration. He has won many research grants and published numerous peer-reviewed papers. In this episode, he talks with us about being a principal investigator in clinical trials. We also discuss fellowship opportunities, the current trends, the benefits, and most importantly, which residents benefit the most. One unique aspect of the JPS program is its integration with other medical specialties within the hospital. Residents have the opportunity to rotate through various departments, including internal medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery, vascular surgery, and more. During these rotations, residents fully immerse themselves in the specialty they are working in, taking on the role of an internal medicine doctor or a vascular surgeon, for example. This approach allows residents to gain a broader understanding of different medical specialties and enhances their overall training. The program challenges residents from the very beginning. Rather than easing residents into the program, JPS takes a "drink out of a fire hydrant" approach, exposing residents to a high volume of cases and responsibilities right from the start. This intensive training is designed to push residents to their limits and help them develop strong clinical skills and time management abilities. Research and scholarly activity are also emphasized in the JPS program. Residents are required to complete a research project that is publishable by the end of their third year. The program provides funding and resources to support residents in their research endeavors, including access to statisticians and an office of clinical trials and research. This emphasis on research helps residents develop critical thinking and analytical skills and contributes to the advancement of podiatric medicine. While fellowship training is not a requirement, the JPS program has seen some residents pursue fellowships after completing their residency. Fellowship training provides additional specialized training and expertise in a specific area of podiatric medicine. The decision to pursue a fellowship is highly individual and depends on the resident's career goals and interests. Overall, the field of podiatric medicine offers a range of career paths that allow practitioners to specialize in specific areas and provide specialized care to patients. Whether it's wound care, trauma, hospitalist-based podiatry, or other options, podiatrists have the opportunity to pursue their interests and make a significant impact in the field. Enjoy! https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
Mentioned in the episode:Handkerchief project: https://www.instagram.com/winnievanderrijn/ Symposium: https://marthacashman.com/international-symposiums/ Dada show: http://www.allisonbeda.com/fakegalleryFind Beulah online:https://www.instagram.com/beulahvanrensburghttps://www.instagram.com/atelier_chateau_orquevaux/ https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/ Beulah van Rensburg's Artist Statement: Since 2019 Beulah van Rensburg has been The Residency Director at Chateau d'Orquevaux. Beulah is a practicing artist herself and as Director she uses her vast experience working with artists for over 20 years to conduct studio visits with the artists at the residency which includes discussing career, direction and to offer critiques. Prior to joining The Chateau team, Beulah founded the Van Rensburg Galleries in Hong Kong and Australia. In 2012 Beulah opened a Gallery in Hong Kong and while representing 35 International artists, she started exhibiting at the Affordable Art Fair worldwide all the while curating collectors on an international level. Following the success of the art fairs, Van Rensburg Galleries established a regular Popup gallery in New York City followed by a gallery in Australia. Since 2021 Van Rensburg Galleries continues to operate under new ownership. In 2022 Beulah was invited to join the curatorial board at Artfinder, the leading online art platform. As a board member Beulah curates shows on the platform and finds appropriate artists to be represented. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna
In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Joanna Ritchie interview Dr. Kieran Mahan, a leader in podiatric medicine. They discuss Dr. Mahan's remarkable career and his extensive experience in the field. Dr. Mahan shares insights and perspectives on all things podiatric medicine, making for an informative and engaging conversation. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Mahan's background and his contributions to the field of podiatric medicine. To quote Dr. Mahan, “Although I've viewed my career as a surgeon/educator with a particular interest in trauma and peds, I've had a number of administrative appointments at the College: Surgery Department Chair, Residency Director, Clinical Dean, Associate Dean for Research, Academic Dean (twice), and the Interim President of PCPM. I co-chaired AO courses for 20 years and was faculty for more and the philosophy behind AO and the friendships I made, became a big part of my personal and professional life. I still have the program from the first AO course I attended in 1982 with Stephen Perren and Tom Ruedit! I was part of the three-person team that negotiated the merger of PCPM into Temple. I was very fortunate to have great mentors along the way, a true blessing in my career. On the personal side, I got a love of all things Irish from my father, particularly Irish music, and literature. I'm trying to learn the Irish language!” Dr. Kieran Mahan has had an exceptional career in podiatric medicine, with notable contributions in education, research, and leadership. Throughout the podcast episode, Dr. Mahan's extensive experience and impact on the field are highlighted. Dr. Mahan's journey began with his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto in 1974. He then pursued a master's degree in biology at the University of Bridgeport and graduated from the Philadelphia College of Podiatric Medicine in 1980. Following his education, Dr. Mann completed a three-year surgical residency program at Doctors Hospital in Tucker, Georgia, under the guidance of renowned podiatrist John Rook. After his residency, Dr. Mahan returned to Philadelphia and became actively involved with the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (PCPM). He held various roles at PCPM, including residency director, clinical dean, associate dean for research, chairman of the Department of Surgery, and dean of academic affairs multiple times. Dr. Mahan's dedication to education and leadership is evident in his long-standing involvement with the Podiatry Institute and the American Orthopaedic Association (AO), where he served as co-chair for over 20 years. Dr. Mahan's impact on the profession extends beyond his roles in education and leadership. He has actively participated in research and secured substantial grants for educational training programs. His commitment to advancing the field of podiatric medicine is evident in his leadership role as chair of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) during the pandemic. https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
Dean's Chat hosts, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey, are joined by Dr. Ellie Nasser, a successful podiatric physician from Scranton, PA. Dr. Nasser is currently practicing at the Geisinger Community Medical Center. Dr. Nasser graduated from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed her medical and surgical residency training at the Geisinger Community Medical Center. She did a fellowship in Limb Salvage and Reconstructive Surgery at Northeast Regional Foot and Ankle Institute. Her passion for education is evident as Dr. Nasser is the Program Director for the Geisinger Community Medical Center and is one of approximately 15% of female Program Directors in the country. We also discuss fellowships, the current trends, the benefits, which residents benefit the most. Overall, the field of podiatric medicine offers a range of career paths that allow practitioners to specialize in specific areas and provide specialized care to patients. Whether it's wound care, trauma, hospitalist-based podiatry, or other options, podiatrists have the opportunity to pursue their interests and make a significant impact in the field. Dr. Nasser emphasizes the significance of being intentional and selective when it comes to saying yes or no to various opportunities. She highlights the fact that every yes inherently means saying no to something else. Therefore, when we choose to say yes to one commitment or opportunity, we are inevitably saying no to others. Reflecting on her own journey, Dr. Nasser discusses how she learned to say no and prioritize her own happiness and fulfillment. Initially, she said yes to everything, but eventually realized that it was impossible to continue doing so. This realization prompted her to reflect on what truly brings her joy and fulfillment, both personally and professionally. Tune in for a fun discussion on the Geisinger Residency program, its structure, the clerkship experience, and her teaching philosophy. https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
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. Dr. Meyr received his Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Meyr completed his residency training at Inova Fairfax Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program in Falls Church, VA. In this episode, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Meyr discuss Dr. Meyr's interests in various roles in the field of podiatry, including his work as a residency director and member of professional boards. They also engage in a thoughtful discussion about the importance of well-being, meditation, and stress reduction in the field of medicine. They both recognize the growing significance of these practices across all areas of healthcare and emphasize the need for their integration into medical care. Dr. Meyr shares his personal experience with meditation, specifically Zen meditation, as a means of relaxation and rejuvenation. He reveals that he dedicates time to meditate at least once a week, typically in the evenings. Additionally, he highlights the role of exercise in his well-being routine, striving to engage in physical activities such as running four to five times a week. The conversation also delves into the responsibility of healthcare professionals to prioritize their well-being and actively participate in stress-reducing activities. Dr. Meyer acknowledges that not everyone may have the inclination or inclination to adopt these practices, but for those who do, it is crucial to make them a priority. He expresses gratitude for his ability to take time off for meetings and volunteer work, as he believes it is his duty to contribute to the advancement of the medical field. A prolific author and researcher, Dr. Meyr has published two books, 10 chapters and 108 original maunuscripts/indexed publications. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Meyr+AJ&size=200 Dr. Meyr has eclectic interests; he is the curator for the Shoe Museum, a fan of art, French literature, and Dunkin Donuts coffee. Dr. Meyr is extremely creative, check out his original art at www.podiatricart.weebly.com -“Osteology_1” series (2020) -“Osteology_2” series (2020) -“DMO Sun” series (2020) -“Second Ray Flower” series (2020) -“Isaac's First” (2020) -“After Heel Strike” (2020) -“Across the Cycle” (2020) -“Weight Reception” (2020) -“Sagittal Splatter” (2020) -“Practice” (2020) -“Foot Doc” (2020) -“Ex Fix Eiffel” (2020) -“Ex Fix Leaning Tower of Pisa” (2020) -“Ex Fix Washington Monument” (2020) -“Ex Fix Egyptian Pyramid” (2020) -“Ex Fix Louvre day” (2020) -“Ex Fix Louvre_night” (2020) -“Ex Fix St. Louis Arch” (2020) -“Ex Fix Stonehenge” (2020) -“Ex Fix Buddha” (2020) -“Ex Fix Man Celebrating on the Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps” (2020) -“Ex Fix Men Walking Across a London Road” (2020) -“Ex Fix Colored Interlocking Rings” (2020) https://explorepodmed.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
William Sarradet talks with Eric Schnell about what it's like to live, work, and run a ten-month residency program in Galveston. "Galveston is exactly the right size, where you can hold the whole island in your brain at one time. If it were bigger, that wouldn't be possible." See related readings here: https://glasstire.com/2023/10/22/art-dirt-talking-with-artist-galveston-artist-residency-director-eric-schnell If you enjoy Glasstire and would like to support our work, please consider donating. As a nonprofit, all of the money we receive goes back into our coverage of Texas art. You can make a one-time donation or become a sustaining, monthly donor here: https://glasstire.com/donate
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 currently performing total ankle replacement with preoperative computerized tomography (CT) -guided navigation and custom cutting guides: a technological evolution that enhances implant position and ultimate longevity of the new joint. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors as well as the Chair of the Regions Presidents Council. A native of Florida, Dr. MacGill grew up in Tampa and attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. He majored in Pre-Medical studies and minored in Sociology, earning his Bachelor of Science degree with honors. He then attended The William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. He graduated in the top 10th percentile of his class and matched with his first choice for residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida; a top-tier foot and ankle surgical residency in Florida by case volume and diversity. During his residency, he completed numerous additional surgical training courses with an emphasis on adult and pediatric reconstructive surgery, external fixation, ankle arthroscopy, lower extremity trauma, and diabetic limb salvage. In 2007, Dr. MacGill was selected for the prestigious AO International Trauma Fellowship with Sigvard Hansen, Jr., MD, Chairman Emeritus-Orthopedics at the University of Washington's School of Medicine. Dr. MacGill completed his fellowship in the spring of 2009, gaining additional training in total ankle replacement as well as complex Charcot foot and ankle reconstruction. Dr. MacGill is the Director of the Foot and Ankle Surgery residency program at Northwest Medical Center in Margate, FL and previously served as Assistant Director and Research Director for the Bethesda Health Foot and Ankle Surgery residency program in Boynton Beach, FL. He participates in weekly didactic lectures, surgical grand rounds, journal club meetings, and cadaver lab workshops with the residents and students. He has also published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, given award-winning case presentations at state scientific meetings, presented numerous scientific research posters, and lectured at both state and national conferences. Dr. MacGill is also a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) by The American Board of Wound Management and treats problematic lower extremity wounds both in the office and at the Broward Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center in Coral Springs, FL. The center achieved the “Center of Distinction” award for the 8th consecutive year and the “Center of Excellence” award for the 6th consecutive year. Both awards are given for exceeding benchmarks for healing and patient satisfaction. Furthermore, Dr. MacGill is a member in good standing with the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Florida Podiatric Medical Association, and is a former officer of the Palm Beach County Podiatric Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. MacGill enjoys running, cycling, participating in triathlons, softball, golf, and going to the beach with his wife and two children. A fun discussion with a prominent leader in our profession! Enjoy! Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
CFTROU 0175: Developing Theologically Grounded Leaders In this episode, Dr. Mark Warnock, Family Church's Residency Director, and Angel Turbeville, Family Church Village's Campus Director, talk about developing leaders. Theological grounding is more important than ever. In this episode, we examine how people's beliefs can be formed by social media and how delving into theology in isolation can do more harm than good, particularly for those taking up leadership roles. In the face of polarization, followers of Jesus are called to prioritize unity and love. We stress the importance of heart formation, teaching the Bible, and building strong families rooted in the Bible. They also discuss the qualities and qualifications to be a community leader. Tune in for more valuable insights. Key Points From This Episode: Training individuals to start new churches. The need for spiritual development and helping people grow in their faith. The cultural changes and challenges pastors face in the current era of technology and secularization. The impact of social media on the formation of people's beliefs and the necessity of theological grounding. Biblical examples of people who maintained faithfulness to God in hostile cultures. The importance of teaching the Bible. Who should be developed to be leaders, according to the book Deep Discipleship. The role of leaders as undershepherds. The “qualifications” required of leaders, including the immersion in community, and the rejection of isolation. Why it's important for pastors to stay connected with their leaders and continually monitor their character and beliefs. We're in a season culturally where it is so much more important to theologically ground.Click To TweetThe Bible has a lot of examples of people who have lived out faithfulness to God in hostile, unfriendly cultures.Click To TweetLeaders need to immerse themselves so they're not living lives of isolation, they're living lives immersed in the community that they're leading.Click To Tweet Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Mark on Twitter Angel on Twitter Deep Discipleship by J.T. English Jimmy on Twitter Leslee on Twitter Family Church Network Family Church on Facebook Family Church on Instagram Church for the Rest of Us on Twitter Get podcast updates delivered to your inbox. Subscribe for free and never miss out on an episode of Church for the Rest of Us. Subscribe via Email iTunes Google Play Stitcher RSS If you like us, rate us or leave a comment below. Hopefully, this episode has given you principles, strategies, and ideas that you can implement right now with the resources you have. If so, can you let others know? The best way to do that is to rate the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave us a brief positive review! This will help us place the podcast in front of more pastors and ministry leaders. It also lets us learn from you. Thank you for taking the time to get the word out about Church for the Rest of Us.
There are many treatments available for cancer but how do you make csre delivery equitable? Given the various types of cancers how can you allocate the right resources to create equal outcomes? Dr. Lori Pierce has made equity a primary focus of her career. She describes how physics and radiology inspired her to be an engineer (6:06), and the moment she decided to transition from engineer to oncologist (12;54) and achieving the position of Vice-provost at the University of Michigan (23:01). Speaker Disclosures Dr. David Johnson: Consulting or Advisory Role – Merck, Pfizer, Aileron Therapeutics, Boston University Dr. Patrick Loehrer: Research Funding – Novartis, Lilly Foundation, Taiho Pharmaceutical Dr. Lori Pierce: Stock and Other Ownership Interests Company - PFS Genomics; Patents, Royalties, Other Intellectual Property Company - UpToDate, PFS Genomics; Uncompensated Relationships - Bristol-Myers Squibb, Exact Sciences Resources If you liked this episode, please follow the show. To explore other educational content, including courses, visit education.asco.org. Contact us at education@asco.org. Disclosures for this podcast are listed in the podcast page. Pat Loehrer: Welcome to Oncology, Etc. This is an ASCO Education Podcast. I'm Pat Loehrer, Director of Global Oncology and Health Equity at Indiana University. Dave Johnson: Hi, I'm Dave Johnson at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. I'm a Medical Oncologist. If you're a regular listener to our podcast, welcome back. If you're new to Oncology, Etc., the purpose of the program is to introduce listeners to interesting people and topics in and outside the world of oncology; hence the ‘et cetera' in our name. Pat, we've got a great guest today. And we've got a great guest today. Pat Loehrer: Our next guest was able to do this despite living at a time when in the United States, certain groups of people faced tremendous barriers to achieve even the basic hint of equality. Our next guest is Lori Pierce. Dr. Pierce attended Duke University School of Medicine and completed a radiation oncology residency and chief residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was then appointed as a senior investigator at the National Cancer Institute, the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, from 1990 to 1992. And in 1992, she joined the faculty at the University of Michigan, where she currently is a professor with tenure in Radiation Oncology. Since coming to Michigan, she has served as Residency Director and Clinical Director in the Department of Radiation Oncology. In August of 2005, she was appointed by the University Board of Regents to be the Vice-Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, a position she still holds. In 2020, she was ASCO President, and while she ascended to the ASCO Presidency, that year COVID descended upon the Earth, and we may hear some stories about that. She's dedicated her career to the treatment of breast cancer patients. She's published over 200 manuscripts and book chapters and has received numerous teaching awards from the University of Michigan, multiple national organizations, and many national awards. Dr. Pierce, thank you so much for joining us today. Dr. Lori Pierce: I am so happy to join you both today. What an incredibly nice introduction. Thank you so much. Pat Loehrer: You were born and raised in Washington, DC. And the family eventually moved to Philadelphia when I think you were in junior high school. Can you paint a picture of what schooling was like for you growing up? Dr. Lori Pierce: Well, schooling, education was just so important to my family and myself. And so, as you said, I was born and raised in DC. Moved to Philadelphia when I was just entering high school. And my parents, who are just the best people on the planet, didn't have an opportunity to go to college. At that point, a lot of people of color didn't really have that opportunity. So education was so important in my family. So if you think about the important issues in my life, there was our faith, our family, and education. And so my sister, who is four years older, she went to college first. After about two years, I transferred and actually graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and I did that. It was my idea. My parents at that point were living in Philadelphia. My mother was working at Penn, and so I would have free tuition if I went to Penn. And Penn is a great place as is Brown. My parents didn't ask me to transfer, but I did. And I received, obviously, an excellent education at both institutions. I majored in biomedical engineering and I minored in chemical engineering and was pre-med. I had to be strategic in how I was going to pay for my education because my parents and they took out loans, they covered everything, almost everything. My sister and I had some loans, but they took out most of the loans. But they always had an agreement. And the agreement was that both my sister and I would have our college education covered by them. But anything in the graduate arena, we had to cover. So I had to be kind of strategic about that. So I actually applied to medical school and, as you know, got in, and deferred my admission so I could work and earn some money so I could pay for medical school. And I tell you, I did that specifically for the reason, for financial issues. But now this kind of thing is called a gap year. And in retrospect, it was the smartest thing I could have ever done because I took some time away, and during that time away, it made me even more motivated to apply my full attention to medicine. And so education was very important. But I think sometimes you have to kind of step away to then regain the commitment that you need to move forward. And so by the time I started Duke, I was more than ready to be in medical school. Pat Loehrer: I know we talk about underrepresented minorities. I was a mechanical engineer at Purdue. And I can tell you, I don't think there was a single woman in engineering in most of my classes. There were just a few. So to be a woman in engineering is extraordinarily unique. So tell me a little bit about that decision-making and how you got into that. It may have been different in 10 or 15 years later, but were there a lot of women in engineering? Dr. Lori Pierce: No, not at all. And while there may have been two or three in biomedical engineering, there were hardly any in chemical engineering, and as you said, very few in mechanical engineering. So no. But I always was interested in physics. I liked those kinds of things, and hence I went into radiation oncology. It was a perfect blend of my studies and my interest. But no, I often was the only woman, or maybe one of two or three women in my classes, and I was certainly the only person of color in my classes. It taught you things though. It taught you to be comfortable being in that position and to know that you could do it just like anyone else could, and to know that probably a lot of eyes were on you to succeed. Some of that was self-imposed, but some of that was real. But I think learning those lessons then certainly came in handy when I went into medicine because while there are more women in medicine, especially now, compared to what it was when I came through, still, at that point, we were in the minority. And there were very few people of color in medical school where I went to. I was at Duke, and very few people there. You learned lessons early on, right? Dave Johnson: Where did this interest in engineering originate? Dr. Lori Pierce: So it was really more of physics and radiology. So I, as a kid was a really thin kid, and I broke a couple of bones, and I ended up going to get X-rays. And I was fascinated by the X-rays. I was fascinated by this physics. I was fascinated by how you could push this button and these images would appear and I could see my broken bone. So that was really where it came from. So I was pre-med. I did a lot of my pre-med work at Brown, and during the summers I was working in an industry. I was actually in Scott Paper Products industry outside of Philadelphia. And a couple of the other people there who I worked with closely were engineers. And I was just fascinated by it and seemed to be a good way of moving forward my own interest in the physics and the machinery and how it all worked. So I actually switched into engineering. So I switched from Brown to Penn. And being an engineer, it was a great way to make a good living for a year and a half. And I think as an engineer, and Pat, you can probably attest to this, you think in a certain way; you become very methodical in how you approach things. And while I'm sure there are a lot of other disciplines that will give you a similar type of approach, engineering really does—you're very objective in how you make decisions, and I think that serves well. And then, as I said, going into radiation oncology it was just a match made in heaven, so it all worked out great, I think. Pat Loehrer: I think I read that your sister was also into math, is that right? Dr. Lori Pierce: My sister's a systems engineer with IBM. Incredibly gifted. Pat Loehrer: Yeah. Tell me about your parents. How did they guide you? What were your role models in terms of both you and your sister, in terms of math, physics, engineering? Dr. Lori Pierce: I already said my parents were incredibly hardworking and good people. They both had high school graduation education. My mother went straight through, but my father had to get an equivalency for his high school diploma because he was born and raised in North Carolina, had to work on the farm, and didn't get a chance to stay in school. But he got the equivalency of his high school degree. It was interesting, my dad was just incredibly gifted for math. My father was just amazing in math. And my father and I always hung out. He was like my best friend and so I think my emphasis on math in part came from my dad. And I'll say that both my parents didn't, weren't able to get a college education, but they were two of the smartest people I ever knew. My father and my mother, but I just hang out more with my dad, had amazing common sense and whipsmart math. I'm sure that a lot of where I ended up is because of my dad. Dave Johnson: You mentioned that you had family in North Carolina. I remember reading that you were influenced by some of the people you met in North Carolina with respect to your medical career. Can you tell us a little bit about that? I think a Dr. Weaver, was it? Dr. Lori Pierce: That's right. Doc Weaver. That's right. So I used to spend a lot of my summers in North Carolina with my father's family. And Dr. Weaver was an African American family medicine doctor who took care of the vast majority of people of color in the town of where my father's family is from. Whenever anyone had issues and needed medical care, he came to the house. He was the doctor for people of color. I sat back- and take it in a lot when you're young - people never really know how much you're listening and seeing, but you take in a lot. And you see just how revered he was, and he should have been, because he was largely the face of medicine that a large part of that town saw. And that stuck with me. A couple of times, I went with him when he would see patients. Without a doubt, this factored into my wanting to go into medicine. I think that coupled with my interest in those x-rays and the physics of the x-rays, I think that's how it all came together, but Doc Weaver. Pat Loehrer: So you mentioned you did a gap year, which was somewhat unusual at that point. I did a gap year as well for the exact same reason - I wanted to not incur a lot of debt or at least try to defer the debt as much as possible. What did you do in your gap year, and how did that impact your medical training or did it? Dr. Lori Pierce: It definitely did. My gap year was actually 18 months. I moved to Austin, Texas, and I worked in Round Rock, Texas, that was at a time when Round Rock was just a sleepy little town just north of Austin. I haven't been back since. I know Dell computers is now there and now it's almost you can't see a difference between Austin and ROund rock, but that was not the way it was on those days. And I worked in Round Rock because McNeil Consumer Products was there. I worked at McNeil Consumer Products, they make Tylenol. I was the second-shift Glatt supervisor for Tylenol. So Glatt is the machine that mixes up all of the ingredients for Tylenol and it was something that I knew going in that it was only going to be short-lived so I could probably live almost anywhere. And I thought, okay, I'd been on the east coast all my life, let me see what the rest of, another part of the country is like. It was an amazing experience. To go from Brown to the University of Pennsylvania, DC, and Philadelphia, to Round Rock, Texas. In retrospect, I couldn't have picked a better place. I mean I soaked up a little local color, went to some things that the Texans do, and rodeo, that kind of thing. But more importantly, I met people who I would've never met on the east coast. These were people who largely had not been outside of the Austin area. One person said she'd never seen a black person before. That kind of surprised me. So it was a swath of America that I had not been exposed to. It was not easy. But in the end, it was the best thing, because you realize, people are people. And while you might be put off at first because they're put off with you and you put off with them, at the end of the day, it was a great experience of getting to know people who can further enrich your life. And I think that has helped me in medicine in terms of interacting with patients no matter where they're from, no matter what their background, what their financial situation is, people are people. I was on my own. I was truly on my own. And that gap year was invaluable far more than helping me pay off medical school loans. Pat Loehrer: You've focused into radiology and obviously there's diagnostic radiology and therapeutic radiology. How did you end up choosing the career that you eventually championed so well? Dr. Lori Pierce: At the time I went to medical school at Duke, at Duke, radiation oncology was a division of radiology so they had not separated yet. While I was at Duke, they recruited in their first chair of radiation oncology into separation. So long story short, when you're at Duke in medical school, your third year is all research. You could go into a lab and do research. And so when I met with my radiology advisor and looked at the list of options of projects I could sign on to, the one that happened to be most interesting was being done by a radiation oncology researcher in radiology. And I thought, well, it looks interesting, but I don't want to do that because I want to go in radiology so I need to have a radiology project. And my advisor said, “No, it's okay. Radiology programs, they'll take radiation experiments. You can still use that and apply to radiology.” So I said “Okay, that looks really interesting.” So I opted to go with that choice and it was during that year that radiation oncology separated. A chair came in, Dr. Lenny Prosnitz from Yale, and he said, “Why don't you just come down and see what it is that we do?” So when my experiments were set up, I would run down into the basement because we're always in the basement, and I would follow him around and I just loved it because it gave me the physics that I wanted, I got really interested in cancer biology. And I think with my personality, I work well with patients. I love patients. That patient interaction is when I'm at my best. And I wouldn't have had that in radiology. With all due respect, radiology is so important, but you have to do what you gravitate toward, and those interactions when I was following him around with patients. So I never looked back, I changed at that point and decided to go into radiation technology. So I was at Penn for residency and chief residency. When I was getting ready to leave to go to the NCI, the person, Barbara Fowble, who was a well-known breast radiation oncologist, took a sabbatical and asked if would I stay the year she was taking sabbatical to run the breast service. So I deferred going to the NCI to stay at Penn for an additional year as an attending and then went to the NCI when she came back from her sabbatical. I worked with Eli when I got to the NCI. Pat Loehrer: And Norm Coleman, too? Dr. Lori Pierce: And Norm from a distance. He's great. He came in for comedic relief. It was in a while, but he and Eli and Tom Delaney. It was a great time to be at the NCI. It was shortly after that, about a year or so into that when things started changing, Eli left to go to UT Southwestern. But it was a great time to be at the NCI. Dave Johnson: So you've worked with some of the giants of radiation oncology for sure? Dr. Lori Pierce: I did. And the NCI was known as the places where the giants launched. So the Allen Lichters, the Joel Teppers. I mean, I could go through a list. They all had worked with Eli, and Allen was no longer there. Allen had already gone to the University of Michigan. He subsequently recruited me to Michigan. But the radiation oncology branch, the Marc Lippmans of the world, it was a magic time. Even though some of them weren't there, their footprint, their stamp was on the program, and it was really good. And working with Eli was just great. Dave Johnson: So is that where you're working with Barbara where your interest in breast cancer or was it that you mentioned you had an interest in the biology? Where did that interest in breast cancer originate? Dr. Lori Pierce: It came from working with Barbara. So it was a combination. Barbara, who is one of the most amazing people to this day, that I've ever worked with, her command of the data, her synthesis of the data, her interaction with patients. Most people don't appreciate of just how great a clinician Barbara Fowble was. And so it was admiration for that. So she was a part of it, but John Glick was the other part. So John, of course, who everyone knows, the giant in the field, and I think at the time, not sure if when I was a resident, he was the president of ASCO. Even if he wasn't the president at that point, he was certainly highly integrated with ASCO, and he kind of took me under his wing. I'm not sure why, but I was very interested in breast cancer. So he would like bring me over to the Med On clinic and teach me more about chemotherapy. So I had John and I had Barbara, and then also the mammography group was very supportive of me. I would come in literally on weekends and meet with the head of mammography, who would test me on mammograms, reading mammograms. So it was just a very supportive environment. And certainly, breast cancer was the area that I wanted to focus on. It was a great group to train under. Pat Loehrer: Dave and I had the opportunity a short time ago to interview John Glick. And as you're talking, one of the wonderful things about our field of oncology is how it's a close-knit network and there's so much mentoring. And John took both Dave and I underneath his wings, and he had no really rationale for doing that. But Eli, I mean, there are so many wonderful people that we've had the opportunity of meeting. And you yourself have mentored so many other people in another generation. It's hard to explain to people outside of oncology about how special this field is, I think. Dr. Lori Pierce: It absolutely is. And it's an honor for me to serve as a mentor because once you're a mentor, you always mentor. I mean, John, I'll run things by John to this day. Once you develop that closeness and you know them and they know you, you savor that, it never goes away. Dave Johnson: What would you tell a junior faculty or fellow are the characteristics of a great leader? What do you think makes for great leadership? Dr. Lori Pierce: That's a great question. First and foremost, you listen. You need to listen and understand what your mentee, what it is they're seeking, what it is that they want to study, where they feel they are somewhat inadequate, and they want to improve. What is it that they want to accomplish with that relationship? Because as you and Pat both know, mentors come in all shapes and sizes. Mentors come in all locations. You may have someone who is at your institution where they're coming to you to help to shepherd through your institution and the policies and understand the practice of your institution. You may have those that are mentoring you from afar, or perhaps in addition to content, but also getting a sense of what the outside environment is like. So I think first rule of mentorship is to really understand why that mentee has sought you out and whether you are the right person to fill that void, whatever void that they think that they have. I think another part of mentorship is making the time for that individual. We're all very busy people. Most people aren't looking at you to mentor them two hours a day. They are going to be very judicious in what they ask, and you should make sure that what they need, you can accommodate that, and if you can't, perhaps arrange for someone else who can. But in most cases, there's a lot that we all can do for people who approach us. And then I think really understanding, kind of putting yourself in their position, where are they in their trajectory toward greatness, and how can you work with that. And I think most of us have a lot that we can share, and a lot of times we may be sharing things, we don't even realize that what we're saying is impactful to those individuals. But I really think it's starting out by listening and being honored that you are actually asked to be a mentor. Dave Johnson: You've also received numerous teaching awards. You obviously have a gift for that. Tell us, what's the secret to being a good teacher? What are the characteristics of a really great teacher, different than mentoring? Dr. Lori Pierce: Yeah. You have straightforward conversations with your residents and your fellows. I'll give you an example. We have teaching conferences. And teaching conferences have evolved over the years. I've been at Michigan for a long time, since ‘92. And in the old days, the morning conference, you discussed the literature and you had a discussion, and now it's evolved to slides. The residents give the slides and I'm old school. I like to go back to the old school. Some people call that the Socratic method. I think the Socratic method has gotten a bad rap because you can do the Socratic method in not a threatening way, and you can ask questions to residents and expect for them to give an answer. And it was interesting, long story short, when I few years into becoming Vice-Provost here, I'm not able to come to morning conferences very often. And I got a knock on my door here in the cancer center, and I opened up and it was the three chief residents. And I said, “Okay. Hi. Come in. What can I do for you?” And so all male, and they said, essentially, “We miss you. Our residents, we all prepare more for your conferences than anyone else. And even though you ask us questions, we don't feel threatened by your questions. We want that type of style of learning.” And I was bowled over by that because I'm just a simple person, and I don't beat around the bush. I ask questions because these are the kind of questions that you have to know when you manage patients. These are the kind of questions that you have to know when you're in a tumor board and you interact with medical oncologists and surgical oncologists. You have to know the literature, and you have to be able to state it in a clear way that, obviously, physicians get it, but patients get it, and you have to be aware of your audience. And so that little vignette of when those three knocked at my door told me that, clearly, going back to the basics and just asking questions is well received. Pat Loehrer: I'm thinking about your parents who did not go to college, and here you are now a Vice-Provost at one of the most prestigious universities in the country. It's got to be, if you reflect on that really cool. Tell us a little bit about that journey and what it takes. Or was that accidental journey or was this a purposeful journey of leadership that you wanted to go to? Dr. Lori Pierce: It was absolutely not purposeful, for sure. So I can thank my dear Dr. Lichter for that. So, Allen Lichter, after he was chair of radiation oncology, as you probably know became the dean of the medical school. Well, Allen, who had brought me to Michigan, got to know me pretty well. And so, when he became dean, Allen's so strategic. He realized that it would be important to have someone from the medical school to work in the provost's office because the medical school is the largest school on campus, and we're the different ones. We approach life somewhat differently. And so to have that perspective in the provost's office would be very helpful. So he came to me and said, “Would you be interested in doing it?” I didn't know what a provost was. I'd heard about it when I was at Brown, but I was like, “No, I'm not interested.” And he said, “Well, just go and talk with them. Meet with the provost of Central Campus and just see.” So I went and decided not to do it. But they did ask, would you just be a special counselor to the provost? If we have questions, we can call on you. So I said, sure. So I did that for a year, and then by the end of the year, had a much better awareness, understanding of what they did in that office, and a much better understanding of who they were, and they me. So I said, “Okay, if I decide to do this, I want it so that you can fire me at any time, and I can fire you at any time, but I'm never giving up my day job in terms of seeing patients. This is always my night and weekend job.” And so that's how we did it. And so I've been doing it now for a long time—since 2005, 2006. The reason I've done it so long is we do work with amazing people across campus. We have 19 schools and colleges, and I now am the Vice-Provost for Faculty Affairs for the Health Science Schools. And it allows you to not only look at the university as a whole—we tend to have silos, we tend to live in silos. And when you're the Vice-Provost, you can look beyond those silos and you can bring together people and schools for common threads of work. If I see the nursing school is focusing on certain aspects of cancer treatment XYZ, I can bring together people from the medical school, I can bring together the school of public health and put some funding to it to give them seed funds, to then synthesize something which hopefully will then translate into a larger grant. So it is very rewarding in that regard. You oversee promotions, the hiring, and promotions of the faculty, and it further opens your eyes to what can be. And so much of what we do, obviously, in cancer is multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary. We're not just radiation oncology, medical oncology surgeons. So much of what we do in medicine, we interact with public health, we interact with dentistry, we interact with the other health science schools. It has been a very interesting ride in terms of what can happen when you bring like-minded people from different disciplines and you concentrate on a certain topic. And we've started some seed funding. We've had efforts where it really has grown into very significant NIH funding. Pat Loehrer: What are you most proud of as a Vice-Provost or your leadership at the university that we wouldn't know about necessarily? Dr. Lori Pierce: Two things. One, I was one of the key worker bees in changing our policy for time to tenure. We used to have an eight-year tenure clock. And in medicine, we need longer. It's more difficult to get funding, it's more difficult to manage all of the missions that we do and still end up right where you want to be. And so we now have a tenure clock. And so I helped to make that possible. In more recent years, probably the jewel for my provost time is getting maternity leave and parental leave. Many academic institutions don't have maternity leave. Women have to take sick leave. I'm sorry, being pregnant is not sick. That's not a sickness. If you're a dad, you want to have time for bonding, you want to have time to be there when your child is born or adopted. And so I and two other people established a policy of maternity leave and parental leave that was wildly accepted. The leadership of the university could not agree more readily. And now we have a very robust policy, and this is not just for faculty, it's for staff. And I get people who thank me all the time, whether they're staff or faculty, especially the dads, for giving them the time to be with their child. So that's an easy question to answer. I think that has been a change that has been received positively throughout. And even if it's a case where when a person is gone for their parental leave or maternity leave, other people have to step up to cover for them. But people don't complain because everyone knows that that is the way it should be and that people should be given that time. So it's been one of those win-wins. You don't get win-wins very often, and that's been a win-win. Dave Johnson: Kudos to you and your colleagues for pushing that through and making that happen. That's got to be a huge recruitment advantage for Michigan. Dr. Lori Pierce: It absolutely is. And this is something where industry has done a long time ago. But academia, we have been much slower to adopt those family-friendly policies. And obviously, we are well compensated in our careers. People don't leave usually for the money. It's usually the other pieces. And it's pieces like this where people are recognized and rewarded for being a whole person. And that isn't just bringing in grants, it's also respecting their family lives and their family time. Dave Johnson: For sure. That was certainly my experience serving as chairman of a department. The things that prompted departure, there were some academic issues, of course, but the main ones were personal. And oftentimes it was family-related, particularly amongst our female faculty, but increasingly so amongst the male faculty as well. Dr. Lori Pierce: I agree on both counts. That's exactly right. And it's great to see that men want to be present for their children. Having a woman be able to take maternity leave is great, but having a man to take that parental leave is great as well. Dave Johnson: For sure. So let's pivot over to ASCO. ASCO is a huge professional organization, largely, but certainly not solely comprised of medical oncologists. You're one of the few radiation oncologists to lead that organization. What was that experience like? Dr. Lori Pierce: Being President of ASCO is without a doubt the highest point of my professional career. ASCO has always been a place where I felt at home. I always felt that ASCO wanted everyone under the tent. So yes, I know it's primarily medical oncology, but ASCO brings everyone together because in order to move the needle in cancer, we all contribute to improved outcomes. So then fast forward to becoming president. I never, ever thought I would be president of ASCO. It wasn't like something I was like, “Oh, I have to be President of ASCO.” No, I just wanted to be active in ASCO and do the right thing. And so you hear you've been nominated and you're very honored, but you're never going to be president, and you find out that you've been voted president. And my time was an unusual time because it was right in the midst of COVID. And so 2021 was completely consumed with COVID. So my predecessor, Skip Burris, he had a normal year up until about March of 2020, and that's when the world shut down. So of course, that was the first ASCO meeting that was virtual. Then my year came and from start to finish, I often tell people, I hope I will be the only president in ASCO history to say that they'd never had an in-person meeting for the entire time that they were president. All my meetings, every single meeting, were via Zoom. Yeah, you're a little disappointed by that, but in some ways, it worked to my advantage because, long story short, when I was voted president and you pick a theme, this was long before COVID; long before we knew the world was going to change, and I wanted to have an equity theme, but I worried that it wouldn't resonate with people. So I said, “Okay, I'm going to do this and just hope that it works well with the membership.” Well, then you fast forward, and the world changes. You have COVID and you have all these senseless murders that are on TV every night. And so even those who perhaps had their head in the sand before, they got it during COVID: there are so many inequities, and that ended up being, I think, the right theme for that time. And not being able to meet people because of COVID—yes, I missed it, but it was the reason that we missed it because of COVID and the inequities that were borne out during COVID—that really hit home that equity needs to be first and foremost in everyone's mind. So it's a long answer to your very short question. It was an amazing time. I think the organization has gotten stronger because of it. So much of work with ASCO was in equity before, but ASCO really upped its game, and equity is now one of those topics that is ingrained in every aspect of the organization, and that is what you have to have to truly affect change. I remember when I was president-elect, you go through all these interviews, these people want to interview you, and one question they ask or post is what do you want your legacy to be as president? And I was like, you can't make a legacy in a year with an orientation like ASCO. You make a legacy in a year if you have a lousy organization that you can actually make a huge difference in one year. So what you aspire to do is take a great organization and make it even better during your time as president. I think we did that. The world is inequitable. We get so many issues here and there and it all ends up with delivering inequitable care that those who have, can get the care and those who don't have it, cannot. And so I think the biggest challenge is to be able to bring the people to the table who can really make a difference and act on what needs to be done to improve equity in care. Dave Johnson: Pat has devoted a significant portion of his career to the whole issue of equity and I'm sure would agree with you. Pat Loehrer: I want to close with this thought, if you will. Dave or I usually just talk about our books that we've read. And one of the books that I mentioned that I just got through reading is entitled The Things We Make. It's by a chemical engineer and biomedical engineer from the University of Illinois, Bill Hammack. And the whole purpose of the book is really kind of defining the differences between science and engineering. He defines engineering as solving problems using rules of thumb that can cause the best change in a poorly understood situation using available resources. And he says, in a really tangible way, the scientific method creates knowledge while the engineering method creates solutions. Much of what we do in oncology really is really more engineering than it is science. We're trying to create solutions. He went on to talk about this and it ties into the last comment. He talks about the various technological explosions, eras that have great change occurred when science took a step forward and provided better rules of thumb for the engineers. So there was the Bronze Age and the quantum physics age and even the digital age. I would love for us to come up with the health equity age for which we could work together, taking the advances of science, but using these methods of engineering to make things better with the available resources that we have. And I think if we can do that, I think this would be something that I think we can all be very proud of. Dr. Lori Pierce: What an amazing summary of that book. And first of all, what amazing work that you have done, and I'm not just saying that—you are walking the walk and talking the talk. And to your point, Dave, of what is the biggest challenge for ASCO, I couldn't have answered it better than what Pat just said. That is it. That's it. That's it. ASCO can do it, but we can't do it alone. ASCO can't do it. Health can't do it alone. This is all hands on deck and it's bringing the other parts of society to the table so that we all understand the enormity of the problem and we have an action plan. Pat Loehrer: Is there a book you're reading, Lori, that you want to share? Dr. Lori Pierce: There is. I'm reading a book now called In Shock. It's by Rana Awdish, I don't know if you heard of it. I haven't gotten to the end of it, but just briefly, I met her because she's an ICU Doc at Henry Ford in Detroit and she gave the medical school graduation speech at our graduation a couple of weeks ago. So, in advance of her coming, I wanted to read through her book. It's an autobiography. In a nutshell, she had a just horrendous experience, essentially almost died when she was seven months pregnant as a fellow. And she basically bled out and I think it was related to a benign tumor in her liver, which is probably hormonally affected by her pregnancy. And she had sepsis, DIC, liver failure, adrenal failure. So, it goes through what it's like to be on the other side and to be in her own hospital. She wanted to go to her own hospital. She was in ICU in the place that she wasn't attending. Her experience though, as a book, really ends up talking about the hope of medicine because now she's thriving. She's well, she and her husband, she lost the pregnancy, then she and her husband now have a child. She's back to being an ICU attending, and she gave her medical school graduation speech two weeks ago. But in that book, you are reminded of the pitfalls in medicine. You're reminded that we as providers often forget that the patient is sitting right there, and she talks about situations where when she's on the vent, someone saying she's sitting right there, “She's circling the drain.” “She's trying to die on us.” “Your kidneys aren't cooperating.” And one resident who came in eating food and took out his back pocket said, “Oh, I'm sorry, I just had a really bad night last night.” She's dying. It's just yet another reminder that we are in this honorable profession. We have the honor of taking care of patients, and we always need to make sure that we respect every patient that we interact with. And so, it's a very interesting book. Also, there's another book that I read that's probably been out 15, 20 years, it's called The Art of Racing in the Rain. Do either of you know that? It was a New York bestseller. My husband bought this years ago, it was in our library in the house, and I happened to pull it out. It's about a dog. So, I'm a dog person. I've always had dogs. I love dogs with a passion. And this is a book written in the voice of the dog. It's about this dog named Enzo. And it's humorous, but it's also very emotional in places because it talks about what he does to help his owner, who's a wonderful man, and the wife who ends up dying of a brain tumor. As an oncologist, you could see symptoms, and you knew where that was going, and their daughter, and the things that a dog can do to uplift a human. And even when you're at your lowest point and you're about to give up, and the owner goes through just the most horrible, horrible experiences, and you realize that all of a sudden, something very small can make you then take notice of what is really important to you and can turn the tide. This is a great read. It's a quick read. I highly recommend it. It's called The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. It really is an inspiring story about human resilience. It's a great book. Pat Loehrer: Lori, thank you so much for taking time from your incredibly busy schedule to spend a few minutes with Pat and me. We really enjoyed it. And I also want to thank the listeners to Oncology, Etc. an ASCO Educational podcast, where we will talk about oncology medicine and beyond. So, if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you would like for us to interview, by all means, email us at education@asco.org. To stay up to date with the latest episodes and explore other educational ASCO content, visit education.asco.org. Thanks again. And before we go, I have a question for you, Pat. How many ants does it take to fill an apartment? Pat Loehrer: I have to cry uncle on this. Dave Johnson: Ten, tenants. Pat Loehrer: Tenants. I thought crying uncle was a pretty good response. Dave Johnson: All right. Thank you, Lori. That was wonderful. Pat Loehrer: Thanks, Lori. It's terrific. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.
Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined this week by Dr. Patrick DeHeer. Dr. DeHeer serves as a Trustee on the APMA Board of Trustees, currently in his seventh year on the Board. He practices in Central Indiana as part of the national supergroup Upperline Health. Dr. DeHeer serves as the residency director of the podiatric surgical residency program at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. In addition, he served as the team podiatrist for the Indiana Pacers for thirty years, from 1992 to 2022. Dr. DeHeer, DPM, is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and a fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS), and American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). He is also a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Dr. DeHeer is a Diplomat of the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery certified in foot surgery and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He is the inventor of The Equinus Brace™ and a partner in IQ Med. He is the President and Founder of Step-By-Step Haiti and Foot Aid. Dr. DeHeer's passion for teaching and providing lower extremity healthcare in developing countries culminated in recognition by the 2014 International Federation of Podiatrists Humanitarian Award and the 2011 APMA Humanitarian of the Year Award. Dr. DeHeer shares his journey into the profession, starting with his initial interest in dentistry and his eventual decision to pursue podiatric medicine. He discusses his educational background and highlights his role as the team podiatrist for the Indiana Pacers for the past 30 years. Tune in to learn more about Dr. DeHeer's extensive experience and leadership in the podiatric profession. Dr. DeHeer expresses a strong preference for structure and order in both his daily life and professional practice. For example, he enjoys the familiarity of eating at the same restaurant for lunch, where the staff knows them well enough to anticipate his order. Furthermore, Dr. DeHeer's work life is characterized by a structured schedule. Dr. DeHeer also shares his interests outside of his work life. He expresses a love for intellectual pursuits and aesthetics, such as music, particularly the Grateful Dead, and various forms of art and culture. He enjoys engaging with theater, movies, reading, and visiting museums. Tune in to hear about Dr. DeHeer's appreciation for intellectual pursuits and artistic expressions. Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
Lots of programs and benefits most often don't lead to a more well employee. However, when employers install a culture of health in the workplace, employees are more than twice as likely to reach their well-being goals than employees who are still subject to a workplace wellness model that formed more than 60 years ago. Richard Safeer, MD, earned his BS in Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University under the tutelage of T. Colin Campbell, author of the China Study, before attending medical school at State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He also holds faculty appointments in the School of Medicine and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Prior to arriving at Hopkins, Dr. Safeer practiced family medicine in Northern Virginia. He was then on faculty at the George Washington University, serving as the Residency Director of Family Medicine in his last year at the institution. He was the Medical Director of an Occupational Health Center in Baltimore and Wellness Director for the Mid-Atlantic region of the parent company, just before starting at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, Maryland as the Medical Director of Preventive Medicine. He has been credited by some for bringing ‘wellness' in to the realm of responsibilities of the managed care industry. He also led CareFirst BCBS to be among the first cohort of health plans to be accredited for Wellness by NCQA. He holds faculty appointments in both the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as well as the School of Public Health. He continues to see patients one day a week in the Pediatric Cardiology department. Dr. Safeer is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American College of Preventive Medicine. He served on the board of directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is on the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Insight Council. Timestamped Overview [00:07:30] Small things lead to big well-being. [00:09:13] Shared values improve employee engagement and success. [00:14:35] Ideas for leaders to improve well-being.[00:18:49] Put mask on first, emotions impact team. [00:21:01] "Right mindset needed for successful leadership." [00:26:35] Six well-being building blocks for teams. [00:31:01] $80k is comfortable; money loses impact after. [00:32:51] Six steps to success in workplace wellness. [00:37:36] Connect with team through personal bonding activities. [00:43:59] Best boss cares, leads, and markets. For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://leaddontboss.com/264
Dean's Chat Host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Page. Dr. Page has a storied career in Podiatric Medical Education! He was the Dean of the California College of Podiatric Medicine and founded the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. He served as Chief of Podiatry at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center where he was also the Residency Director. His missionary work around the country and world with his beautiful wife, Kris, is discussed at length. A great discussion with one of the foremost educators in the profession! In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen interviews Dr. Jeffrey Page, a renowned leader in podiatric medicine. Dr. Page shares his impressive career journey, from his education at the California College of Podiatric Medicine to his role as Chief of the Podiatry Section at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center. Dr. Jensen expresses his gratitude for Dr. Page's mentorship and discusses their long-standing professional relationship. Tune in for an insightful conversation about the world of podiatric medicine. Dr. Page discusses his leadership style, which he describes as a servant leader. He believes in leading by example and is committed to not asking others to do anything that he is not willing to do themselves. Dr. Page emphasizes the importance of demonstrating genuine interest and care for those he works with, including staff, faculty, and students. He firmly believes that authentic interest and a desire for others to succeed are crucial for effective leadership. Furthermore, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Page highlight their dedication to facilitating faculty development and helping individuals grow and improve, even if it means they ultimately leave for bigger and better opportunities. They firmly believe in providing positive reinforcement and feedback to encourage people to reach their full potential and not settle for mediocrity. Dr. Jensen discusses the significance of recognizing and nurturing individuals' unique talents and skill sets. He acknowledges that everyone possesses different abilities and tendencies, and it is essential to challenge individuals to step out of their comfort zones and explore new areas. Dr. Jensen acknowledges that people often gravitate towards what they are comfortable with, but he firmly believes in pushing individuals to take a leap of faith and discover their potential in other domains. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Page find great fulfillment in witnessing students succeed and grow in their careers and personal development. They mention that one of the most rewarding aspects of being involved in podiatric medical education is observing students evolve into caring and capable providers. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Page believe in fostering growth and development at all levels, including staff, faculty, administration, and students. https://aacpm.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
Dean's Chat Host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Lee Rogers. Dr. Rogers has played a prominent role in advancing diabetic foot care worldwide. His entrepreneurial ventures include making shark movies and multiplying Amputation Prevention Centers around the USA. He is currently Chief of Podiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio. In Dr. Rogers' spare time, he is the President of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM), one of two certifying boards in our profession along with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen interviews Dr. Lee Rogers, an accomplished leader in the field of podiatric medicine. They discuss Dr. Rogers' academic journey, from growing up in a small town in Missouri to attending podiatric medical school and completing his residency in New York City. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Rogers' diverse experiences and his contributions to the field of podiatric medicine. The episode of Dean's Chat explores the transformative power of engaging with experts from around the world, both personally and professionally. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Rogers emphasize that these interactions primarily involve meeting new individuals in their field, rather than just interacting with friends. Such exchanges enable them to learn from others, broaden their knowledge, and enhance their expertise. A significant focus of the episode is on the value of these interactions in the creation of clinical practice guidelines. By engaging with experts from different countries and practice settings, individuals can incorporate diverse perspectives and ensure the global applicability of the guidelines. This entails considering factors like resource availability and the specific needs of various healthcare systems. Overall, the episode underscores the importance of engaging with experts from around the world and the multitude of benefits that arise from these interactions in terms of personal growth and professional development. To create truly impactful clinical practice guidelines, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Roger stress the importance of considering additional factors, including patients' practice patterns, education and training in different countries, and the potential global impact of the guidelines. This necessitates extensive input and consideration from various stakeholders, including experts from around the world. The episode also highlights the importance of considering others, including patients, practice patterns, education, and training, when aiming for a global impact. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Rogers emphasized the need to assess whether clinical practice guidelines can be applied in different settings, such as in underprivileged regions or tertiary care hospitals. They stressed the significance of creating separate paths within the clinical practice guidelines if universal application is not feasible. Furthermore, the episode touches on the topic of standardizing the recognition of education and training for podiatrists internationally. The objective is to foster greater respect and mobility for podiatrists globally. https://abpmed.org/ https://aacpm.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
We welcome back Foot & Ankle Specialist and Residency Director of Loyola University Medical Center, Dr. Adam Schiff, MD to discuss surgical versus nonsurgical management of Achilles tendon ruptures. We review the study “Operative versus nonoperative treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture: a propensity score-matched analysis of a large national dataset“ published in OJSM in February coming to us from Duke University. In the study, Dr. Brian Lau and his team found an increased risk of complications with surgical versus nonsurgical care, no difference in reoperation rates, and increased costs with surgical care initially but an equalization of costs at 5 years post-injury. The authors also report that over the study period from 2007-2015, there was little change in the rate of surgical repair, despite the widely published success of modern nonsurgical care. Dr. Schiff lends his expertise on this topic, lays out the pros and cons of each approach, the historical perspective, what situations might be best suited for each treatment pathway, and the psychology he sees in his patients as they decide whether to have surgical repair of their Achilles tendon rupture.
Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. John Steinberg. A third-generation podiatrist, Dr. Steinberg has spent the past 11 years as the Residency Director at Medstar Health Podiatric Surgery Residency Program. He is a Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. A graduate of Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, he is currently on the Barry University Board of Trustees. Tune in for discussions on residency training, leadership qualities, fellowship training, and the future of Podiatric Medicine. In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes Dr. John Steinberg, a professor and full-time faculty member in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Steinberg is also the co-founder of the Center for Wound Healing at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Steinberg discuss Dr. Steinberg's impressive career and his role as a leader in the field of podiatric medicine. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Steinberg delve into the significance of mentorship in professional development. They stress that mentorship is not a happenstance occurrence, but rather something that individuals must actively pursue and request. Dr. Steinberg shares valuable advice given to his residents and students, emphasizing that mentorship is purposeful and that individuals should not hesitate to approach someone who inspires them and express their desire to learn from them. Dr. Steinberg also highlights that mentors are eager to guide and support, but if not approached, they may not realize that someone is seeking their mentorship. He encourages individuals to actively seek out mentorship and overcome any fear of asking for guidance and support. Dr. Steinberg underscores the impact of mentorship in his own career, noting that his mentors have not only shaped his present self but have also opened doors for his professional growth. In this episode, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Steinberg emphasize the importance of seeking feedback for personal and professional growth. They assure listeners that they are always willing to provide feedback and make time for it, highlighting the willingness of mentors to offer guidance. They encourage listeners not to shy away from asking for feedback, as many people are willing to provide it but may not do so unless prompted. Asking for feedback is crucial because without doing so, individuals may never receive the valuable insights needed for improvement. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Steinberg encourage listeners to be proactive in their education and actively seek feedback to make the most of each day. https://aacpm.org/ https://www.medstarhealth.org/education/residency-programs/podiatric-surgery-dc Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Andrew Cohen, Residency Director of the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at Central Michigan University. This episode includes interesting discussions on what makes a great student during a clerkship month, and what they look for in residents. Tune in for a discussion on mentors from the Civic/Kern Hospital days, including Dr. Earl Kaplan, Dr. Irv Kanat, Dr. William Todd, Dr. Guy Pupp, Dr. Stuart Bass, Dr. Robert Weinstock, Dr. Gary Kapla, and other leaders that shaped our profession. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Jensen were residents together at Kern Hospital 30 years ago. In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes Dr. Andrew Cohen to discuss all things podiatric medicine. Dr. Cohen, hailing from Saginaw, Michigan, shares his journey from Boston University to the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and his experience in podiatric surgical training at Kern Hospital. He currently serves as the director of the podiatric medicine and surgical residency program at Central Michigan University. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Cohen's career and his unique residency program in Saginaw. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Jensen discuss the definition of success and highlight the significance of finding fulfillment and satisfaction in one's work. They suggest that success is not solely measured by external factors such as wealth or status, but rather by the level of enjoyment and fulfillment derived from one's work. Additionally, they mention having someone to share their success with, implying the importance of interpersonal relationships and support systems in achieving success. This perspective on success aligns with the idea that true happiness and fulfillment come from pursuing one's passions and finding meaning in their work. They encourage students to prioritize their interests and cultivate strong relationships and connections. Dr. Cohen suggests that the profession needs to make a better effort to expose potential students to podiatry at an earlier stage, even before college or postgraduate studies. He believes that waiting until college or postgraduate studies is too late. Dr. Cohen points out that many college students may not even know how to get to medical school or podiatry school, what classes they need to take, or what is important for their future careers in podiatry. Dr. Cohen emphasizes that it is not solely the responsibility of organizations like AACPM or APMA to address this issue. He believes that every podiatrist has a responsibility to be an ambassador for the profession and actively engage with students in high school and the early stages of college. He suggests that podiatrists should educate students about the path to medical or podiatry school, the importance of certain classes, and the opportunities available in the field. Dr. Cohen believes that this grassroots effort from podiatrists themselves can help excel in student recruitment. https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-medicine/education/residency/podiatric-medicine-surgery https://aacpm.org/ Dean's Chat Website Dean's Chat Episodes Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine? Become a Podiatric Physician
We welcome Foot & Ankle Specialist and Residency Director of Loyola University Medical Center, Dr. Adam Schiff, MD to discuss suture button versus screw fixation for ankle syndesmotic injuries. We review the study “Comparison of Suture Button and Syndesmotic Screw for Ankle Syndesmotic Injuries: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials“ published in OJSM in January coming to us from Southwest Hospital of Army Medical University in Chongqing, China. In the study, Dr. Kang-Lai Tang and his team found no difference in terms of malreduction, however the suture button group had significantly lower rates of local irritation and unplanned reoperation. Dr. Schiff lends his expertise on this topic, lays out the pros and cons of each approach, the historical perspective, and what situations might be best suited for each treatment construct.
Macular degeneration can be devastating. Our genetics can help guide risk assessment and follow up pathways for our patientsJoin us in this episode as we talk about macular degeneration with Dr. Steven Ferucci!
An essential element of becoming unleashed is knowing that we are leashed up in the first place. In this rich, engaging conversation with Dr. Sweta Chawla, we get to hear her story of going from a traditional, academic, high-achieving background to where she is today, living and working in her brilliance. Going from Pharmacist and professor to Leadership Coach helping leaders, entrepreneurs and other professionals step into their own Natural Leadership (in the work and their life) was not a straight line, of course. But has been and continues to be one full of learning, growth and many tools to share. In this episode, you'll hear: What inspired Dr. Sweta's sabbatical from academia all those years ago - and the fascinating shifts that space and time inspired in her life and career. How curiosity and experimentation has served her work personally and for her client in important ways. The interplay of identity and personal and professional growth How to think about creating your own trajectory for your life and work Sweta Chawla PharmD, MS is a Former Professor of Pharmacy and Clinical and Residency Director turned Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership Coach and Author. She supports organizations, highly driven professionals, budding creatives and entrepreneurs to reinvent how they work and lead. Through her natural leadership model, she empowers her clients to create personal structures that leverage their natural brilliance. As a result they experience more passion, impact and meaning without compromising their integrity and well-being. Dr. Sweta is the author of the book I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For...Now What? and contributor to the award-winning Anthology She's Got This: Essays on Standing Strong and Moving On. She has published articles and essays in several journals, magazines and has spoken on many stages and panels, including the White House. You can get a free copy of Dr. Sweta's book plus the cool CASA tool she describes in this episode (and other surprise goodies!) at Dr.SwetaChawla.com/Unleashed
With the wonders of technology in healthcare come tremendous improvements in patient outcomes and quality of life. On today's episode, we have two phenomenal guests chatting with us about osseointegration in the field of prosthetics, which helps individuals with limb deformities such as amputations move and function more optimally.Haris Kafedzic is an American Board Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist and Eschen's lead Manhattan Prosthetist and Residency Director. Dr. Robert Rozbruch is an orthopedic surgeon, the Chief of the Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Service since 2005, and Director of the Limb Salvage and Amputation Reconstruction Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). On the show, our guests talk about the role of a prosthetist and an orthopedic surgeon along with the various other practitioners like physical therapists that contribute to a patient's care. They discuss typical patient cases like individuals with leg length discrepancies or limb amputations of all kinds. Currently, the United States' medical system hasn't fully caught up with the advancements in the field of prosthetics, which makes it difficult to refer appropriate patients to the right places. Both Haris and Dr. Rozbruch advocate for building awareness around osseointegration as they celebrate their patients' success stories. Dr. S. Robert Rozbruch, after graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania, attended Weill Medical College of Cornell University from which he graduated with honors in research. Residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at HSS was followed by two fellowships. He did specialized training in Trauma as an AO fellow at the University of Bern in Switzerland. Additional training in adult and pediatric limb lengthening followed at the Maryland Center for Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction. He is Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is a member of several national medical societies including fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Trauma Association, and The Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Society (LLRS) of which he was President 2012-2013. He has lectured on his clinical and research works at both national and international meetings and has authored over 150 articles in medical journals and chapters in orthopedic textbooks. He is the editor of 2 major textbooks: Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Surgery and Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery Case Atlas.Haris Kafedzic received a Master's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. While attending Northwestern University, he was part of a small group of students selected to travel to Guatemala and provide orthotic and prosthetic care to underprivileged patients. Haris's personal story has greatly influenced him to focus on prosthetic care. He started working for Eschen as a dual-discipline resident. Haris has advanced training in many aspects of prosthetic care including myoelectric upper limb prostheses and microprocessor knee and ankle units. He has worked closely with Dr. Rozbruch the past four and a half years treating upper and lower extremity osseointegration patients. He is committed to helping every patient achieve their maximum functional potential utilizing the latest technology and technique. Connect with them at:Eschenpo.comhss.edu/limblengthening.asposseointegrationUSA.com
Dr. Sweta Chawla planned out her future, worked hard, and for a decade she had a career that she loved. But eventually, she began asking herself if there was something more she could be doing. Following that curiosity and seeking deeper fulfillment led her to a huge, unexpected life and career transition. It wasn't a perfect transition, but it brought back the passion and meaning she felt had been lacking in her previous career.Today, Dr. Sweta teaches us how we can find the courage to take action and move forward, even when we're not sure how it will work out in the end. She shares tons of tips and questions we can use to self-reflect and determine what it is that really drives us and gives us joy, as well as how we can decide on what values are important to us and our lifestyle.Listen in!About Dr. Sweta Chawla:Sweta Chawla PharmD, MS is a Former Professor of Pharmacy and Clinical and Residency Director turned Speaker, Facilitator & Leadership Coach and Author. She supports organizations, highly driven professionals, budding creatives and entrepreneurs to reinvent how they work and lead. Through her natural leadership model, she empowers her clients to create personal structures that leverage their natural brilliance. As a result they experience more passion, impact and meaning without compromising their integrity and well-being. Dr. Sweta is the author of the book I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For…Now What? and contributor to the award-winning Anthology She's Got This: Essays on Standing Strong and Moving On. She has published articles and essays in several journals, magazines and has spoken on many stages and panels, including the White House.To learn more, connect with Dr. Sweta on LinkedIn and Instagram.Mentioned In This Episode:Find more resources on Dr. Sweta's websiteMy Philosophy blog postWellness WebinarExpert in Hope
On this episode of Leadership Lessons in Health-System Pharmacy you will hear from Marialice S. Bennett, RPh, FAPhA, recipient of the 2021 Remington Honor Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the profession's highest recognition. Marialice S. Bennett, RPh, FAPhA, BSPharm '69, is a Professor Emerita of Pharmacy Practice and Science and former Residency Director for The Ambulatory and Community Care Residency Programs at the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Pharmacy. She earned her BS degree from The OSU College of Pharmacy in 1969. Professor Bennett is recognized as a practice innovator and an agent of change. She was among the first clinical pharmacists to practice at the OSU Medical Center. Later, her practice team's contributed to the development of both the OSU College of Pharmacy Clinical Partners Program and the OSU University Health Connection, an innovative interprofessional health care clinic for faculty and staff of the university. She has been involved with several national practice-based research projects including Project Impact: Hyperlipidemia and Patient Self-Management: Diabetes. Professor Bennett loves to teach and to mentor. She strives to bring innovation and inspiration to all learners. Over the past 30 years she has contributed to the advancement of community residencies nationally and leaves a legacy of cutting-edge residency programs at OSU. She feels blessed to have mentored numerous practitioners, residents, and students during her career. Her service includes 2011-12 APhA President; 2007-2009 President of APhA-APPM and member of the APhA Board of Trustees; 2016-present Ohio Pharmacists Association Foundation Board, and contributor to numerous initiatives related to practice innovation and community residencies. Marialice and her husband, Jon, are grateful for their three sons and their families: Jay and Cayenne; Vincent, Stephanie, Jaxon, Tyson, and Lulu Rose; and Bryan, Jessica, Josie, and Hudson. This episode's guest was interviewed by Lauren M. Aschermann, PharmD, MS, BCPS, a 2021 graduate of OSU's MS-HSPAL program. Dr. Aschermann recently accepted a position at the University of Wisconsin (UW Health) as Pharmacy Manager, Pediatrics (American Family Children's Hospital), Adult Surgery and Nutrition Support.
About Dr. Steven Ferrucci: Dr. Steven Ferrucci, a 1994 graduate of the New England College of Optometry, completed his Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry at the Sepulveda VA Hospital in Sepulveda CA. He is currently Chief of Optometry at the Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center and Nursing Home. He is also the Residency Director at his sight, and a Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. Dr. Ferrucci has lectured extensively, with a special interest in Diabetes, Diabetic Eye Disease, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and OCT. He has also published several articles in optometric journals, including The New England Journal of Optometry, Optometry and Vision Science, Optometry: Journal of The AOA and Review of Optometry. Currently, he serves on the Editorial Board for both Review of Optometry and Optometry Times. He is an active member in the American Optometric Association and the California Optometric Association, as well as a fellow in both the American Academy of Optometry and the Optometric Retinal Society. He is past-president of the ORS, as well as founding Chair of the Retina Special Interest Group of the American Academy of Optometry.
Ever wonder what Residency education looks like through a director's lens? Join your host, Dr. Nick Gulla, in welcoming Melissa Kidder, PT, DPT, OCS to the show. Among many other things, Mel is the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Director at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, a professor at Ohio State's Division of Physical Therapy, and an ABPTFRE onsite reviewer. Enjoy the conversation, follow us on social media for exclusive video content, and reach out to us if you would like to be on the show!
In this episode, Puja Gopal, MD and Mark Reiter, MD MBA MAAEM FAAEM discuss patient callbacks. Dr. Gopal is a resident at the University of Illinois in Chicago and '17-‘18 AAEM/RSA Education Committee Chair. Dr. Reiter is the Residency Director at the University of Tennessee-Murfreesboro/Nashville, a partner in Middle Tennessee Emergency Physicians, the CEO of Emergency Excellence, as well as the AAEM Immediate Past President.
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