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Season 1

June 30, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E16 - Dr. Ashley Dikis, DPM - Des Moines Univer…

Dr. Ashley Dikis joins the hosts to discuss her role as an assistant professor in the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University. We discuss her origins in the state of Indiana, where every soda pop is...

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June 23, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E15 - Jeff Belokin - Financial Planning and Wea…

Jeffrey Belokin, Managing Partner, Wealth Advisor jbelokin@wbs.us.com Wealth Building Strategies https://www.wbs.us.com/ On this episode of Pod Patrol, we are joined by Jeff Belokin, a financial advisor and we discuss the ro...

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June 16, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E14 - Dr. Sebastien Demoiny, DPM - Medical Prod…

Dr. Sebastien Demoiny discusses his experience working in a multi-specialty group, his involvement in research and design of medical products, and the decision to bring on a physician assistant. In this conversation, Dr. Seba...

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June 9, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E13 - Surgical Misadventures

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Dr. Ashley Dikis discuss the challenges and experiences of working in a school setting. They talk about the juggling act of balancing multiple responsibilities and the difficulties of being...

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June 2, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E12 - Pod Patrol Mailbag Pt 2

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Dr. Leland Jaffe discuss various topics related to podiatry. They discuss doing residency where you want to practice and the advantages it provides in terms of networking and job opportunit...

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May 26, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E11 - Pediatric Ankle Fractures

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Dr. Leland Jaffe discuss pediatric ankle fractures. We start out with the Salter Harris classification, the importance of CT scans in diagnosis, principles of growth plate management, and t...

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May 19, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E10 - Dr. Kevin Smith, DPM - Dean Des Moines Un…

Dr. Kevin Smith, the Dean of Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, discusses his journey to academia and the challenges of teaching in the modern era. He emphasizes the importance of engaging studen...

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May 12, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E9 - Antibiotics & Infection Management

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Dr. Leland Jaffe discuss the management of infections in patients, specifically focusing on antibiotic treatment. They talk about the challenges of antibiotic management, the importance of ...

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May 5, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E8 - Achilles Tendon Injuries

Dr. Jeff Dikis, Dr. Ashley Dikis, Dr. Leland Jaffe The doctors discuss Achilles tendon injuries, sharing their experiences and insights. They discuss the importance of a thorough physical exam, the use of imaging (X-ray and M...

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April 28, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E7 - Pod Patrol Mailbag P.1

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Dr. Leland Jaffe discuss the match day experience and answer common questions about choosing the best job and residency for podiatrists. They emphasize that the best job and residency depen...

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April 21, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E6 - Dr. Ashley Dikis, DPM - DMU Faculty

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis interviews his wife, Dr. Ashley Dikis, about their journey as a couple in the field of podiatry. They discuss their experiences in residency, starting a family, finding jobs in the same area, a...

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April 14, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E5 - Ankle Fractures/ Syndesmosis Screws vs Sut…

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Dr. Leland Jaffe discuss ankle fractures and the management of trauma. They share personal stories and highlight the importance of classification systems (or lack thereof) in understanding ...

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April 7, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E4 - Dr. Patrick Burns, DPM - Residency Directo…

We are joined by Dr. Patrick Burns, the former residency director at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and current residency director of the new West Virginia University program. We discuss his background, experien...

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April 1, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E3 - Salary, Loans, Investments/ 1st MPJ Fusion…

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Dr. Leland Jaffe discuss financial and contract discussions in the podiatry field. They highlight the importance of financial literacy and understanding salary and contracts. They also prov...

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March 24, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E2 - Residency Match/ MIS Bunion vs Lapidus

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Dr. Leland Jaffe discuss their roles as podiatric school clinical faculty and Dean of clerkship and residency, respectively. They dive into the residency interview and match process, includ...

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March 24, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E1 - Introduction/ Plans for the Podcast

In the first episode of Pod Patrol, Dr. Jeff Dikis and Dr. Leland Jaffe introduce themselves and discuss the goals of the podcast. They share their backgrounds and career paths in podiatry, including their experiences in acad...

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