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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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Feb. 14, 2024

Pod Patrol Intro

The official Pod Patrol Podcast intro video is here. Make sure to subscribe to our channel, as we launch the Pod Patrol Podcast soon! Two surgeons put an entertaining twist on this medical education podcast, with a focus on...

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