Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Nicole Brouyette to Dean’s Chat! Dr. Brouyette currently serves as the Associate Program director for Henry Ford Health System Residency program in Detroit MI. She got her undergraduate degree at Wayne State University with a Bachelors of Science in Molecular biology. She completed her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine with the Ohio College and completed her 3 yr surgical residency training program with St. Johns Hospital and Medical center in Detroit MI. Join us as we discuss “all things podiatric medicine and surgery!” 

This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!

Dr. Brouyette is a true leader in the profession. Tune in for our discussion about her role as Associate program director and the overall structure and flow of the Henry Ford Health System Residency program. She also leans in and shares her experiences starting the Paragon28 Women in Podiatric Surgery Summit. Dr. Brouyette discusses the importance of female mentorship and some of the barriers young women face in medicine as they try to juggle the various roles they wish to pursue. She speaks openly and honestly about the challenges of being a woman in healthcare and how sometimes our own expectations can add additional stress in our lives. The discussion is uplifting, vulnerable and authentic as we discuss residency training, motherhood, maternity leave, feeling the need to fit into group and the power and freedom of living an authentic life.  

Her career has been built on excellence. She has served in numersou leadership roles including ACFAS Great Lakes region Vice President, Member of the ACFAS Education and Scientific affairs committee, and faculty for AO NOrth America. She serves as section editor for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, NBPME Joint review panel for practitioners Part1 and has published a myriad of journal articles, poster presentations and invited lectures to various educational symposiums. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

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Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, interviews Dr. Allan Freedline from Miami, FL.

Dr. Allan Freedline is a surgically trained podiatrist who pivoted into a senior executive role at a global medical device company, where he spent over two decades driving innovation and acquisitions. 

Allan held key roles in medical education, strategy development, tech scouting, and business development, contributing to over $1.5bn in acquisitions. 

Dr. Freedline also designed and patented a globally sold medical device and was on the initial design team for the first single use disposable negative pressure device.

Join in for a fascinating discussion - lots of options out there for today's Podiatrist!  Dr. Freeline is now a consultant with "Freedline Advisors" - [email protected]

Enjoy!

Dean’s Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Kanika Kochhar to the podcast! Dr. Kochhar is currently practicing in Michigan.

She began her career with her Bachelors of Science in Biopsyhoclogy, cognition and neuroscience at University of Michigan. Join us as we discuss this unique pre-med major and how it has influenced her interests in research and teaching.  She went on to complete her Masters in Biomedical Sciences at Midwestern University, and completed her Podiatric medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine. She completed her 3 yr surgical residency program with Katherine Shaw Bethea in Dixon IL.  

Tune in, as we discuss the FIRST KSB Surgical escape room, what the development of this project looked like and what its like to orchestrate a large learning event focused on engagement, fun and skills acquisition!

We also dive into the details of the BAKO Fellowship program and how this has impacted her career!  This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!

Dr. Kochhar has been heavily involved in scholarly activities. Listen as she discusses how her 2 year research fellowship with the University of Michigan helped shape her research career. We will talk about mentorship, publication and development of research ideas into projects.

We also discuss broader public health and volunteer initiatives that Dr. Kochhar has been a part of including her volunteer work with “Youth Summit at the Big House” which is focused on middle school students from across Southeast Michigan who are under-represented in the health sciences. She has helped educated students about the field of podiatry with use of virtual and augmented reality as well as 3D models depicting various pathologies 

Join us, as we discuss all things podiatric medicine and surgery, including leadership, fellowships, learning, cognition, research and making an impact in your career.  

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Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, welcomes Drs. Andrew Baum and Dr. Richard Walburg to the podcast!

A common theme in this episode is work life balance at different stages in a career! And, ultramarathoning!  

Dr. Andrew Baum graduated from the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine and is now a 3rd year resident about to graduate and start a position as a hospital employed podiatrist in Oregon in the same hospital he was born in! 

Dr. Richard Walburg and Dr. Jensen were classmates at the California College of Podiatric Medicine - they studied togeter and ran every week - inclucing running marathons! He has been emplyed by Kaiser Permanente for almost 30 years!

Enjoy the discussion - passions for podiatry and running and athletic endeavors - a common theme in undergraduate students pursuing a career in podiatric medicine!

This episode is sponsored by APMA!  Enjoy!

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

Dr. Oberai was a student pf Dr. Richey's at the Samuel Merritt College of Podiatric Medicine, located in Oakland, CA.  Their relationship was virtual as Hargun was a student during the Covid-19 epidemic.  Having never met in person, this episode highlights the challenges that were overcome and the positives that can be derived during difficult times!  A wonderful example of the mentor/mentee relationship that carries out over time.

This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!  Dr. Oberai is now a 2nd year resident at the Chino Valley Medical Center Residency program in California, we discuss the clerkship opportunities for students and the residency program in detail!

Enjoy!

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

Dr. Werd is “One of the Top 25 Most Influential Podiatrists in the United States”, among more than 16,500 podiatric physicians nationwide, as selected by Podiatry Management in 2012. He joined the medical staff at Foot and Ankle Associates in 1995, after completing a distinguished AO International Fellowship in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery in Davos, Switzerland. Dr. Werd is a specialist in Sports Injuries of the Lower Extremity, and Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot, Ankle, and Leg. Dr. Werd completed his Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency, with advanced training in Sports Medicine, in Miami, Florida.

This episode is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)!

He is currently the Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, a position he has held since 1999. He is double Board Certified in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Werd is Past-President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and remains active lecturing locally, nationally, and internationally on sports medicine topics throughout the year.  He has also obtained the prestigious status of “Fellow” of the American College of Sports Medicine. He also serves on the Clinic Advisory Board of the American Running and Fitness Association.

Dr. Werd finished his surgical residency training under the expertise of his residency director, Dr. Keith B. Kashuk, who is an internationally known lecturer, author, and physician. Under the direction of Dr. Kashuk, Dr. Werd actively participated in the care of athletes and coaches from the Miami Dolphins, the Florida Marlins, the University of Miami sports teams, and many others.

Dr. Werd graduated medical school in Chicago with Magna Cum Laude Honors from SCPM, finishing in the top 10 % of his graduating class. He also completed an undergraduate Research Fellowship, studying human performance in an orthopedic gait analysis laboratory.

Dr. Werd completed his undergraduate studies with a Double Major, a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Biology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Indiana University in Bloomington. Also, he completed an accelerated full year of pre-med biology courses and laboratory studies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

He graduated from a prestigious class 6A high school, Glenbrook North, in Northbrook, Illinois where he was Captain of his Varsity Football and Wrestling teams.

Dr. Werd has authored 6 sports medicine books, including most recently, Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine and, FOOT! Care, Prevention, and Treatment, which are available on Amazon.com. Also, he has written and published more than 100 medical-related articles.

Sports Medicine treatment and prevention of injuries of the lower extremity are a passion of Dr. Werd. This remains his primary focus, along with Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot, Ankle, and Leg.

Dr. Werd serves on the Sports Medicine Staff at Florida Southern College, and is a guest lecturer for a lower extremity biomechanics course in Athletic Training Program. He has also taught a 3-hour advanced athletic training course to athletic training students at The University of Tampa.

Dr. Werd served as one of two team podiatrists for the Tampa Bay Mutiny Major League Soccer Team, and he has consulted in the care of the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees Spring Training Baseball Teams.

He has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of the endurance athlete, including marathoners, cyclists, and triathletes.

Dr. Werd is a finisher of the Hawaii Ironman World Championship Triathlon (on the Big Island of Hawaii), often called the “...the most difficult 1-day endurance event in the world”. He also completed the Inaugural Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater, Florida, and qualified to compete in the USA Triathlon National Championship race in Burlington, Vermont.

He has finished more than 40 cycling “Centuries”, 100+ triathlons, and multiple marathons- including the Boston, Disney, and Chicago Marathons.

Enjoy our interview!

Dean's Chat host, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Bela Pandit to the podcast!

Dr. Bela Pandit, of the Pandit Foot & Ankle Clinic in Evergreen Park, Illinois, is a nationally-recognized, double board-certified physician, offering compassionate and leading-edge care for all types of foot and ankle issues. Experienced in the latest diagnostic treatments, Dr. Pandit’s expertise is frequently tapped by local and national news media. She has extensive experience in treating: neuropathy, heel and foot pain associated with arthritis, plantar fasciitis sprains, toenail fungus, bunions, and hammertoes. In addition, she designs custom orthotics to alleviate pain and alignment problems for patients with flat or overarched feet.

This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics, and Dr. Pandit is a consultant for Bako Diagnostics routinely presenting on a host of dermatologic topics!

Dr. Pandit is committed to providing patients with outstanding and compassionate care. She takes great interest in her patients and is proud to be the physician to many complete families. She has a special interest in runners and athletes, both professional and casual. She strives to help her patients get back to the activities they love quickly and safely. She is certified in laser techniques for removal of fungal nails, veins, tattoos, warts, and hair.

Dr. Pandit was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated with honors from Boston University with a B.A. in biology and art history while completing a highly competitive pre-medical curriculum. She went on to earn her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin/Chicago Medical School with a concentration in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She served as chief resident of the prestigious residency program at Loretto Hospital in Chicago.

She utilizes the latest technology, including laser and shockwave treatments and minimally invasive surgical procedures.  

In her free time, Dr. Pandit enjoys running, yoga and cooking. https://www.panditfootandankle.com/provider/bela-pandit-dpm-facfas

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Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome 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!

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Dean’s Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Craig Krcal to the podcast! 

A faculty attending for the Kaiser San Francisco Oakland facility. Dr. Krcal graduated from Xavier University with a bachelors in biology. He then went onto Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his three year surgical residency training with Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco, Bay Area foot and ankle residency program. He then went on to complete a surgical Fellowship with the CORE Institute in Phoenix, AZ focusing on complex foot and ankle Reconstruction including Total Ankle Replacements. Join us as we discuss Craig’s journey and exploration into finding Podiatric medicine through his own sports injuries. He shares with us the mentality of an athlete and how this transitioned into being a coach and mentor in pole vaulting. 

This podcast is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics!

Tune in as we discuss all things, Pediatric medicine, including Craig’s fellowship program with the CORE Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Listen as he discusses, taking each unique experience and reflecting on his own performance to allow him to continue to excel.  Dr. Krcal discusses mentorship and discusses the various moments in his life that certain mentors have really impacted his career. 

He also has a passion for self improvement! Join us as we discuss high efficiency, optimization, and how this balances with bringing joy to life. We discuss Work life alignment with things like hobbies such as photography, woodworking, cooking, and top self improvement books. We hope you enjoy! 

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Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Desmond Bell, the Founder and President Emeritus of “The Save A Leg, Save A Life” Foundation.  This is a multi-disciplinary non-profitorganization dedicated to the reduction in lower extremity amputations and improving wound healingoutcomes through education, evidence-basedmethodology and community outreach.

Dr. Bell instrumental in the development of the technological platform that evolved into a Omeza, an evidence based medical technology company and consumer healthcare products company initially focused on healing chronic wounds and preventing their recurrence. 

Dr. Bell has served as the Chief Medical Officer of Omeza since its inception and has been involved in clinical trial development and presenting results through peer reviewed publications and within the scientific community.

Dr. Bell was awarded the Frist Humanitarian Award by Specialty Hospital Jacksonville for 2009 and Memorial Hospital Jacksonville in 2018. He is a Board-Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) having served on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Wound Management for 6 years and also served for two years on the Board of the American Board of Wound Management Foundation.

Dr. Bell has published numerous articles and peer reviewed research, primarily pertaining to wound management and lower extremity amputation prevention and has served as an Editorial Board Member for the publication “Today’s Wound Clinic” since its inception. He is a nationally recognized speaker, with regular faculty roles at medical conferences, including Modern Wound Care Management.

He is a graduate of Tulane University and the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Enjoy!

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