Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E23 - Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, DPM - Dean, AZ College of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Jeff Jensen, the Dean of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, joins the hosts to discuss his podcasting journey and the impact of podcasting on the podiatry profession. He shares his motivation for starting the Dean's Chat podcast and how it has helped increase visibility and recruitment efforts for the profession. Dr. Jensen also talks about his experience in patenting and developing medical devices, as well as his passion for academics and teaching. The conversation touches on the challenges and rewards of starting a residency program and transitioning into a higher education role. In this conversation, Dr. Jeff Jensen discusses the importance of admissions in podiatry colleges and the challenges of managing student numbers and residency positions. He emphasizes the need to recruit high-quality students and suggests reassessing the number of students each school should admit to ensure residency positions for everyone. The conversation also touches on the future of podiatric medicine, work-life balance, and the benefits of research. Dr. Jensen provides advice on getting involved in research and highlights the importance of finding a mentor.