<p>Welcome to the APMA News Takover, Part 2!<br><br>Hosted by APMA's Dr. John Garnett, this is the Part 2 interview with 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&nbsp;<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.</p>