Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine

04/15/2026

Had an amazing time at the annual AADMD Brave Heart N.O.A.H (nurturing opportunities and aspirations for hope) event teaching kiddos how to keep their feet happy, healthy, and strong!! 🩵👣 .mwuaz

04/14/2026

Am interview with Dr. Shapiro! Residency director, PRESENT’s “Practice Perfect Editor”

Ep. 317 - Jarrod Shapiro, DPM, FACFAS

04/12/2026

🚨SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT🚨 Meet Ryland Day, a 2nd year from Delta, UT. Ryland is currently the VP for the CO’28, and his favorite class has been Pediatric Orthopedics. In the future, Ryland has his sights on Rearfoot Reconstruction and Pediatrics! Outside of school, he can be found spending time with his wife Preslee and their son Bronx, and may even be seen riding horses, team roping, and hunting! 🐴🐶

When asked about his decision to choose AZCPM Ryland said this, “I felt like Dean Jensen was very honest and upfront about the program and the expectations for me. The success AZCPM has had historically just spoke for itself and it felt like the best decision for our family.”

04/10/2026

Check out this interview with ACFAS President, Dr. Andrew Meyr!
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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 Surgeon...

04/10/2026

Putting the Sole in Control!! Special thank you to Dr. Richey for discussing all things Plantar Plate at last week’s ACFAS event! The students learned about the importance of ultrasound in diagnosis as well as both surgical and non-surgical treatment plans! 🦶🩺

04/03/2026

Check out this conversation with Dr. Lyndon Mason!

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 ort...

03/31/2026

Work/Life Harmony with Dr.Karbasi!

🔎 Episode OverviewIn this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jensen and Richey sit down with Dr. Kiana Karbasi, a dynamic podiatric physician practicing in Orland...

03/29/2026

Love to suture? We do too! Our own Dr. Jafari and a few of our 2nd year students ventured down to ASU Tempe on Friday to show these rockstar students proper instrument handling and suture technique. It was an awesome opportunity to talk with them about what the field of podiatry is and all of the amazing opportunities within it! What’s your favorite stitch???🦶🪡🔱

03/27/2026

Excellent conversation with Dr. Gentile!

Ep. 312 - Michael A. Gentile, DPM, FACFAS - Leadership, ACFAS, AO NA, and Academic Impact
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 what it means to build a meaningful and enduring career in podiatric medicine.

03/17/2026

Dr. Oloff, Part 2! Residency training, maximizing opportunities!

Ep. 309 - Lawrence Oloff, DPM, FACFS - Part 2! - Former CCPM Dean, Residency Director

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.

03/13/2026

Dyane Tower, DPM - Part 2

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 (AP...