In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jensen and Richey sit down with Luke Seuffer, a fourth-year student at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM), who is currently in the heart of his clinical clerkship year. Luke shares a candid, boots-on-the-ground perspective of what life looks like during fourth year—rotating through diverse clinical settings, managing increasing responsibility, and preparing for residency while still learning every day. From adapting to new hospitals and attendings to refining clinical decision-making and patient communication, Luke offers an honest look at the growth that happens during this pivotal year. We discuss: • 🩺 What surprised him most about clerkships • 📚 How AZCPM prepared him for real-world clinical expectations • 🧠 Lessons learned from different attendings, residents, and healthcare teams • ⚖️ Balancing long clinical days with residency preparation • 🔮 Advice for third-year students heading into clerkships Luke’s reflections highlight the transition from student to clinician, the importance of adaptability, and the value of strong mentorship. His experience underscores how fourth year isn’t just about proving what you know—it’s about learning how to think, act, and grow as a future podiatric physician. Whether you’re a pre-medical student, a current podiatric student, or simply interested in how physicians are trained, this episode offers an authentic and informative look at the clerkship experience through the eyes of someone living it right now.
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In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jensen and Richey sit down with Luke Seuffer, a fourth-year student at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM), who is currently in the heart of his clinical clerkship year. Luke shares a candid, boots-on-the-ground perspective of what life looks like during fourth year—rotating through diverse clinical settings, managing increasing responsibility, and preparing for residency while still learning every day. From adapting to new hospitals and attendings to refining clinical decision-making and patient communication, Luke offers an honest look at the growth that happens during this pivotal year. We discuss: • 🩺 What surprised him most about clerkships • 📚 How AZCPM prepared him for real-world clinical expectations • 🧠 Lessons learned from different attendings, residents, and healthcare teams • ⚖️ Balancing long clinical days with residency preparation • 🔮 Advice for third-year students heading into clerkships Luke’s reflections highlight the transition from student to clinician, the importance of adaptability, and the value of strong mentorship. His experience underscores how fourth year isn’t just about proving what you know—it’s about learning how to think, act, and grow as a future podiatric physician. Whether you’re a pre-medical student, a current podiatric student, or simply interested in how physicians are trained, this episode offers an authentic and informative look at the clerkship experience through the eyes of someone living it right now.
Ep. 271 - Barry University 2025, American Podiatric Medical Student Association
Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine
38 minutes
2 months ago
Ep. 271 - Barry University 2025, American Podiatric Medical Student Association
Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome the American Podiatric Medical Association student representatives from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics and the American Podiatric Medical Associaition! Cassandra St. Louis (Class of 2027), Scott Fischer (Class of 2028), and Mansi Patel (Class of 2028) join us to discuss how they discovered podiatric medicine, their shadowing experiences, and things that have surprised them in school. They also discuss things that have inspired them, and a series of "Rapid Fire" questions! They also share "professor shout-outs" and their roles with APMSA! Enjoy this conversation with student leaders! #Podiatry #FootAndAnkle #Residency #MedicalEducation #Surgery #PodiatricMedicine #PreMed #HealthCareCareers #DeansChat
Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine
In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jensen and Richey sit down with Luke Seuffer, a fourth-year student at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM), who is currently in the heart of his clinical clerkship year. Luke shares a candid, boots-on-the-ground perspective of what life looks like during fourth year—rotating through diverse clinical settings, managing increasing responsibility, and preparing for residency while still learning every day. From adapting to new hospitals and attendings to refining clinical decision-making and patient communication, Luke offers an honest look at the growth that happens during this pivotal year. We discuss: • 🩺 What surprised him most about clerkships • 📚 How AZCPM prepared him for real-world clinical expectations • 🧠 Lessons learned from different attendings, residents, and healthcare teams • ⚖️ Balancing long clinical days with residency preparation • 🔮 Advice for third-year students heading into clerkships Luke’s reflections highlight the transition from student to clinician, the importance of adaptability, and the value of strong mentorship. His experience underscores how fourth year isn’t just about proving what you know—it’s about learning how to think, act, and grow as a future podiatric physician. Whether you’re a pre-medical student, a current podiatric student, or simply interested in how physicians are trained, this episode offers an authentic and informative look at the clerkship experience through the eyes of someone living it right now.
