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 and conveying information about fractures. They emphasize the need to consider the complexity of ankle fractures…
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, experience building the UPMC program, and his current work at West Virginia University. He emphasizes the importance…
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 provide insights into negotiating salaries and contracts, as well as leveraging job offers. The conversation emphasizes the…
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, including the importance of nonmeasurable skills and being professional and punctual. They also debate the merits…
In the first episode of Pod Patrol Podcast, 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 academia and private practice. Dr. Jaffe talks about creating a website and social…
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 Foot & Ankle. Listen on Apple/ Spotify or watch on YouTube!…