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. 287 - Cindy Pezza, PMAC, Practice Management, Podiatry Mgm Hall of Fame!
Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine
51 minutes
1 week ago
Ep. 287 - Cindy Pezza, PMAC, Practice Management, Podiatry Mgm Hall of Fame!
Join Drs. Jensen and Richey on Dean's Chat as we sit down with Cindy Pezza, PMAC — an expert in podiatric practice management with years of real-world success helping clinics scale, streamline operations, and strengthen leadership culture. This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics - tremendous supporters of the dermatopathology needs of podiatric physicians, and educating our students and residents!. In this episode, Cindy breaks down what separates thriving podiatry practices from the rest, including systems that actually work, leadership strategies that build trust, and financial insights every DPM should understand. Whether you're a practice owner, office manager, associate, or resident preparing for leadership, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways you can implement today. 💡 Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways 🎯 1. What Is Effective Practice Management? • Beyond scheduling and billing — it's about building systems that produce predictable results. • Differentiating process vs. personality in staff leadership. 2. Metrics That Matter • Track KPIs like visit cycle time, recall rates, revenue per visit, and staff performance metrics. • Financial fluency for physicians: understand margins, overhead targets, benchmarks. 🧠 3. Leadership & Culture • Culture isn't a poster — it's behaviors & expectations modeled from the top. • Practical strategies for accountability without blame. 🗣 4. Patient Experience Wins • Small process improvements that impact satisfaction and retention. • Communicating value and expectations throughout the patient journey. 🔥 5. Avoiding Burnout • Systemization isn't just efficiency — it protects clinician energy. • Delegation as a discipline, not a luxury. Enjoy this discussion with a leading podiatric management expert in podiatric medicine! https://pinnaclepa.com/about-us/
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.
