Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Warren S. Joseph, a leader in our profession and a member of the Podiatric Hall of Fame. Dr. Joseph is a specialist in the treatment of lower extremity infectious diseases. He received his podiatric degree from the Wm. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. Dr Joseph completed his postgraduate training in podiatric medicine/surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital, and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Hahnemann University School of Medicine, both in Philadelphia. He is currently an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University.

Dr. Joseph is a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and is an author of the IDSA Diabetic Foot Infection Guidelines. He is also certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and currently serves as Editor of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr Joseph lectures extensively and his presentations have focused on the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections of the lower extremity. He has authored close to 100 publications in the field of lower extremity infections. A fun discussion not only on Dr. Joseph's career but a look into his eclectic interests as well!

Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Joseph has been deeply committed to education, actively engaging in student and resident mentorship. Dr. Joseph firmly believes that education is a noble pursuit and considers it one of the most important aspects of professional development. He was honored to officially join the faculty at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine as an adjunct clinical professor, further contributing to the field. Additionally, he has successfully initiated and managed residency programs in the past.

In this episode, Dr. Joseph emphasizes the pivotal role of mentorship in achieving professional success. He shares his personal experience of having two mentors who significantly influenced both his career and personal life. One of his mentors not only provided him with the opportunity to pursue a fellowship but also went above and beyond by putting his reputation on the line to ensure its approval. Dr. Joseph highlights the critical importance of having a mentor and attributes his accomplishments to the guidance and support he received from these influential figures.

Furthermore, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Joseph discuss the significance of mentorship in shaping the next generation of professionals. They firmly believe that it is the responsibility of experienced professionals to mentor students and residents, instilling excitement and passion for their respective fields while providing invaluable guidance and direction. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Joseph see mentorship as a means of training and nurturing the next generation, underscoring its importance in professional development.

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