Dean’s Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, welcome Dr. Alex Kor to the podcast!  

Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, Dr. Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors (Michael and Eva Mozes Kor). 

He has a B.S. in Chemistry from Butler University and a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Purdue University. He received his D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. 

This episode is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association!

Dr. Kor is a full-time podiatrist for Hendricks Regional Health in Danville , Indiana, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor for Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

He is Board-Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, a Fellow and Past President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and is the Team Podiatrist for Butler University athletics in Indianapolis, IN.  

Knowing the importance of being the son of two Holocaust survivors who have both passed away in the last 5 1/2 years, Alex feels an obligation to tell their stories. 

Since 1985, he has traveled to Auschwitz more than twenty times with his late mother. He is a member of the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center Board of Directors and assisted in establishing an exhibit (Eva Kor from Auschwitz to Indiana) to honor his mother in downtown Indianapolis at the Indiana Historical Society. 

His new book, co-authored with Graham Honaker, “A Blessing, Not a Burden” which chronicles his parents’ lives as well as how they positively impacted Dr. Kor is now available. 

Enjoy this discussion with Dr. Kor, an incredible episode!

Dean’s Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, welcome Dr. Alex Kor to the podcast!  

Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, Dr. Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors (Michael and Eva Mozes Kor). 

He has a B.S. in Chemistry from Butler University and a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Purdue University. He received his D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. 

This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!

Dr. Kor is a full-time podiatrist for Hendricks Regional Health in Danville , Indiana, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor for Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

He is Board-Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, a Fellow and Past President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and is the Team Podiatrist for Butler University athletics in Indianapolis, IN.  

Knowing the importance of being the son of two Holocaust survivors who have both passed away in the last 5 1/2 years, Alex feels an obligation to tell their stories. 

Since 1985, he has traveled to Auschwitz more than twenty times with his late mother. He is a member of the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center Board of Directors and assisted in establishing an exhibit (Eva Kor from Auschwitz to Indiana) to honor his mother in downtown Indianapolis at the Indiana Historical Society. 

His new book, co-authored with Graham Honaker, “A Blessing, Not a Burden” which chronicles his parents’ lives as well as how they positively impacted Dr. Kor is now available. 

Enjoy this discussion with Dr. Kor, an incredible episode!

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!

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey, had the opportunity to sit down with students from the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM) Class of 2028.  Athena Najar, Ari Gerber, and Paxton Ingram just completed their 1st year, and are currently in the summer courses that include the Lower Extremity Anatomy course that includes a dissection lab! A great episode for prospective studetns to understand what the first year is like at AZCPM. Enjoy! 

This episode is sponsored by the APMA!

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Edward Glaser to the podcast!

Sole Supports' CEO and founder, Dr. Edward S. Glaser, DPM, is a podiatrist and foot biomechanist, and the mind behind the MASS Posture Theory of foot biomechanics. He is the founder of the successful orthotics lab, Sole Supports, one of the largest orthotic providers in the country.

With a career spanning 40 years, Dr. Glaser has earned an international reputation for reimagining foot orthotics and the way practitioners address biomechanics in the foot, lower extremity, and ultimately, the entire body. Dr. Glaser’s MASS Posture Theory offers a unique, engineering-based approach to foot biomechanics, which stands as the foundation for the design of Sole Supports custom orthotics. His groundbreaking research has been published in multiple academic journals, like the Foot and Ankle Online Journal and Biomechanics, and is taught at podiatric and chiropractic colleges across the country. Dr. Glaser is also a professional speaker, having lectured at over 1,500 medical and state society meetings worldwide. Sole Supports are worn by many active professional and collegiate athletes, Olympic winners, and are the preferred foot orthotic on over 50 military bases worldwide.

Dr. Glaser earned his doctorate in podiatry from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. After 13 years of leading a successful clinical practice in Middle Tennessee, he made the bold decision to step away and challenge conventional orthopedics with the development of MASS Posture Theory. Thirty years and over a million pairs of orthotics later, Dr. Glaser continues to realize his life's mission through Sole Supports, the custom orthotics lab he founded in 1992.

Since 2014, Dr. Glaser has broadened his biomechanics research to create Relax, Release, Relief (RRR). This series of manual release techniques is designed to mechanically interrupt positive neural feedback loops that affect the body's connective tissue and contribute to most instances of chronic pain. Dr. Glaser offers his RRR techniques free of charge, driven by his objective to correct patients' posture and make a life-changing difference for those suffering from pain.

Enjoy this Part 1 discussion!  More to come!

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Christopher Girgis and Dr. Brian Schmidt to the podcast!

Both Christopher Girgis, DPM and  Brian Schmidt, DPM are clinical faculty at the University of Michigan Medical College.  

Join this wonderful discussion on academic medicine that includes teaching, clinical care and research.  

Both went to the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, did 3 years of podiatric medicine and surgery residency programs.  Christopher also did a one year fellowship in Dallas.  

Lots of good discussion around research, innovation, and the mindset necessary to not only develop research opportunities, but to put a strong team together to optimize research results. 

Enjoy!

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Adam Landsman to Dean's Chat!

Adam Landsman, DPM, PhD, FACFAS is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Harvard University School of Medicine, and Lead Podiatrist in the Department of Orthopedics at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. 

Dr. Landsman is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He holds a PhD in Bioengineering in addition to his Podiatric Medicine Degree. 

Dr. Landsman has completed over 30 clinical trials, holds 2 patents, and has published 90+ peer-reviewed studies and numerous book chapters. Previously, he served as the Director of Podiatric Research at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and at Samuel Merritt University. He has lectured extensively in the United States and internationally and has held faculty appointments at Northwestern University, University of Miami, and Harvard University.

Enjoy this wonderful, entertaining discussion on paving new paths, inventing new products, and paving the way in research for future generations of podiatrists!

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Robert Sage to Dean's Chat!  Dr. Sage is a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)..

When elected in 2023, Dr. Sage said, “I look forward to being a part of the work of the APMA Board of Trustees, APMA is the leading organization representing podiatrists nationwide, and I am honored by the trust my peers have placed in me by electing me to serve.”

Dr. Sage’s career in podiatric medicine and surgery spans 25 years. He has been active with the Wisconsin Society of Podiatric Medicine throughout his career, serving twice as president and playing an instrumental role in passing key legislation, including an updated podiatric practice act, imaging bills, and a bill allowing podiatrists to supervise physician extenders. As a long-time delegate from the state of Wisconsin to APMA’s House of Delegates, Dr. Sage has served as president of Acey-Deucy, an alliance of small states within the House of Delegates. He also has served in leadership positions with the Midwest Podiatry Conference and Wisconsin’s Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board. He became active with APMA’s Membership Committee more than 15 years ago, serving as chair since 2019.

Dr. Sage is active within the Beloit Health System and has served on the Medical Executive Committee, as chair of the Surgery Department, and as president of the medical staff. He is a coach and volunteer for YMCA and active in the Beloit, WI, community. "We are honored to have Dr. Sage as a member of our Leadership Team and Medical Staff. We are fortunate he will be representing the interests of his profession and our Community." Tim McKevett, President/CEO of Beloit Health System.

Dr. Sage received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (now Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine) in 1998 and completed his residency training at PHS Mt. Sinai East Hospital in Ohio.

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Hoa Phan to Dean's Chat!  Today we are going to discuss fellowships, residency, the residency match, and the MP2 (the 2nd round match for those not matching the first round.

This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!

Dr. Phan graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Temple University and subsequently earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. ​ He completed his residency training at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville North Carolina and was a member of the inaugural class.  He is currently a UT Health San Antonio Amputation Prevention and Research Fellow. His professional interest includes revisional foot and ankle surgery, utilization of external fixation, orthoplastic reconstruction and Charcot foot and ankle management.  

Enjoy the discussion - pertinent for students, residents, and potential fellows!

Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Joanna Richey welcome Dr. Colin Mizuo to Dean’s Chat, where we discussed all things podiatric medicine and surgery!

Join us, as we discuss Dr. Mizuo‘s experience as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, including his practice experience working on the base with the Naval Medical Center at Camp Lejeune. He is a decorated Navy Lieutenant with several different accolades, including the Navy and Marine Corpse Commendation Metal, Global War on Terrorism Award, Humanitarian Service Award, and the National Defense Service Award. Listen, as he describes his experiences and how it helped curate his current interests in podiatric medical and surgical care.

This episode is sponsred by APMA!

Dr. Mizuo currently practices at Pearl Foot and Ankle in Portland Oregon, but his story begins when he got his degree from University of North Texas and Psychology. Tune in, as he discusses his first experiences working as a clinical psychologist on campus and how that triggered his interest in podiatric medicine. He provides insightful takes on what it means to be a doctor and how every interaction that we have impacts and shapes the experiences our patients have.

Dr. Mizuo got his Degree of Podiatric Medicine from William M. Scholl, College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his three year surgical residency program with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. This is where he met his wife and tune in as he discusses the unique experiences that residency provided, and how his residency program Director was an integral character in his relationship. Join us, as he discusses mentorship, grit, perseverance, and tenacity. As “Faculty of the Year” Award recipient, he discusses what it’s like to be a faculty member and the value of resident and student education. He also shares his insights on leadership and what this means in the context of both physician work as well as career and community. As part of the APMA young leadership panel he describes these experiences and how they impacted his career.  Finally as longtime friend of Dr. Timothy Miller, and another Marvel Superhero fan, listen as he discusses his own take on the Marvel universe and the psychology behind what we do and how it helps shape us. We hope you enjoy this spectacular episode!

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