Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine

Sports Medicine at the Highest Level with Dr. James Losito

🔎 Episode Overview
On this episode of Dean’s Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes James Losito, DPM—Professor at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and a leading sports medicine specialist based in Miami.
Dr. Losito brings a unique perspective from the intersection of academic medicine and elite athletics, serving as podiatrist for both the Miami H...

From PIMP to purpose: MPMA lecture
This panel discussion is brought to you by the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association originally shared live at the Great Lakes Conference in February of 2026. Join us as we listen to Dr. Andrew Mastay, Dr. Patrick DeHeer and Dean’s Chat Co-host Dr. Johanna Richey as they discuss “all things podiatric medicine and surgery training!” Tune in, as we explore the evolving challenges in medical educ...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome members of the Class of 2026 to Dean’s Chat for an insightful discussion on the final stretch of podiatric medical school and the transition to residency.

The conversation, with Layla Galavotti, Allison DeCleene, and Clayton Winn, covers fourth-year clinical rotations, preparation for Boards Part II—where the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine continues its tradition of excellence with a 100...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Brian J. Burgess to the podcast!

Dr. Burgess is a board-certified surgeon at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute and Director of the Hinsdale (IBJI) Foot and Ankle Fellowship. He holds a DPM from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (2009). A leader within the profession, he serves on the ACFAS Board of Directors and as the Scientific Chair for the Annual Scientifi...

This episode of Dean’s Chat features an engaging and wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Sandeep Patel, Chief of Podiatric Surgery for Kaiser Permanente -Diablo Service Area in Northern California. Dr. Patel is a podiatric surgeon and longtime leader within the Kaiser Permanente system. The discussion blends personal career insights with broader reflections on medical training, healthcare systems, research, and the evolving role of ...

In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Adrianne Ross, a leader in podiatric medicine, education, and podcast host of the “Insured Connection.” Dr. Ross shares her unique journey into podiatry, inspired by mentorship and solidified during a transformative interview experience where her multilingual skills allowed her to connect with patients in real time. Her training took her from Ohio...

In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Jarrod Shapiro, a respected podiatrist, educator, and longtime contributor to the profession through his widely read Practice Perfect series. The conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of clinical decision-making, medical education, and the evolving nature of how students and residents learn in today’s environment.

Dr. Shapiro reflect...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, discuss Dr. Andrew Meyr's recent induction as the 75th President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons!

Dr. Meyr is a board certified reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon who has been in the Department of Surgery at TUSPM for over 15 years. He has served as the residency program director at Temple University Hospital for over 10 years. His professional interests includ...

This episode features an engaging and insightful conversation with fourth-year podiatry student Ana Lam-Wilson, who shares her journey through podiatric medical education, leadership, and the residency match process. Joined by Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey, the discussion highlights the transition from student to future physician while offering practical advice and reflections for current and prospective students.

In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Joanna Richey welcome Professor Dr. Lyndon Mason, an internationally recognized foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon based in the United Kingdom. The conversation offers a comprehensive look at his career journey, the structure of UK surgical training, and the foundational principles that have guided his success in clinical practice, research, and education.

Dr. Mason, ...

Drs. Jensen and Richey discuss with Dr. Lehrman a coding summary, an educational tool that can benefit every client, practicing podiatrist, resident, and student. The summary can be seen in graphic form at the end of the podcast.

o Developed to provide general coding guidance based on commonly accepted standards and interpretations of ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT procedural coding principles.
o To be used solely as a ...

🔎 Episode Overview

In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jensen and Richey sit down with Dr. Kiana Karbasi, a dynamic podiatric physician practicing in Orlando and a graduate of NYCPM.
Dr. Karbasi shares her journey from training in New York to building a thriving practice in Florida—while navigating life as part of a “podiatry power couple” alongside her husband, Dr. Tim Miller, and raising two children.

This conv...

Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Michael Gentile to Dean’s Chat—a dual board-certified foot and ankle surgeon whose career spans private practice, academic leadership, fellowship training, and national organizational impact.

From reconstructive surgery and limb salvage to resident education and leadership within the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Gentile brings a wealth of experience and perspective on wh...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Dean’s Chat Learning Series (DCLS), a new educational extension/spin-off of the Dean’s Chat podcast, hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, Dean of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, and Dr. Johanna Richey, Asst. Professor at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine.

In this episode, Drs. Jensen and Richey introduce the vision behind the Learning Series — a more structured, academic, a...

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 trainin...

In this Dean's Chat episode of Dean’s Chat, Jo and I sit down with Dr. Zachary Brooks, graduate of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine Class of 2019, former class president, and residency-trained foot and ankle surgeon through Kaiser Permanente North Bay Consortium.

Dr. Brooks shares his journey from medical student leadership to chief resident, and now to private practice in Eugene, Oregon. We discuss the value of str...

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...

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Dyane Tower to Dean's Chat.

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

Dyane Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, CAE is a nationally recognized leader in podiatric medicine and healthcare administration, currently serving as Medical Director and Vice President of Clinical Affairs for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). With a u...