<p><span data-sheets-root="1">A change of pace with an "APMA Takeover" of Dean's Chat - APMA's Dr. John Garnett interviews Jeffrey Jensen, DPM and Johanna Richey, DPM.<br /> <br /> 📌 Episode Overview<br /> <br /> In this special APMA Takeover episode of Dean's Chat, we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, advocacy, education, and the evolving identity of the podiatric profession.<br /> <br /> This episode is sponsorted by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)!<br /> <br /> This episode pulls back the curtain on how APMA, academic leadership, and frontline clinicians are working together to strengthen podiatric medicine—at a time when visibility, unity, and strategic messaging matter more than ever.<br /> <br /> 🧠 Key Topics Covered<br /> <br /> 1) Why APMA matters now more than ever<br /> How organized medicine and unified messaging shape the future of podiatry.<br /> 2) The role of leadership in uncertain times<br /> What deans, association leaders, and clinicians must do to protect and advance the profession.<br /> 3) Education as advocacy<br /> How podiatric medical education intersects with public perception, policy, and student recruitment.<br /> 4) Telling the podiatry story better<br /> Why podiatric medicine struggles with visibility—and how that can change.<br /> 5) Students, residents, and the pipeline problem<br /> Honest discussion about enrollment, engagement, and the responsibility of leadership.<br /> 6) APMA's evolving role<br /> From legislative advocacy to student outreach and national branding.<br /> <br /> 🔑 Notable Takeaways<br /> • Leadership in podiatry is no longer optional—it's required at every level.<br /> • The profession must control its narrative or risk being defined by others.<br /> • Collaboration between APMA, colleges, and clinicians is the only sustainable path<br /> • Students are watching—and leadership behavior sets the tone for the future.<br /> <br /> 👣 Why This Episode Matters<br /> <br /> This conversation isn't just about policy or administration—it's about identity.<br /> Where podiatric medicine has been, where it is now, and where it's headed.<br /> <br /> Whether you're a student, resident, practicing DPM, or academic leader, this episode challenges you to think bigger about your role in shaping the profession.<br /> <br /> Enjoy this Part 1 Episode!</span></p>