In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen is joined by Dr. Jonathan Leibovitz, the Dean at Western University's College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Labovitz discusses leadership, the academic path to becoming a faculty member, and his role at the College of Podiatric Medicine since its inception in 2009.
They discuss Dr. Leibovitz's background and experiences in the field, including his education at Cornell University and Temple University in addition to his AO International Trauma Surgery Fellowship experience, and Podiatric Medicine as a career. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Leibovitz's journey and insights into the world of podiatric medicine!
Dr. Leibovitz talks about his start in Podiatric medicine and how he chose to channel his love for sports into his profession as a team physician. He highlights how many incoming students have visions of surgery or sports medicine when coming into school, but once they get into the profession, they understand all of the different other areas they can become an expert in, whether it's wound care, whether it's pediatric foot issues.
In this episode, Dr. Leibovitz describes his experience during his AO International Trauma Surgery Fellowship in Austria and how that experience impacted his career. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Leibovitz discuss whether they think all students should go to a fellowship to get extra training in one focused area.
Dr. Leibovitz emphasizes the significance of listening to students and valuing their suggestions and feedback. He reflects on his own experience as a student, where his opinions were often disregarded, and stresses the importance of changing this dynamic. Dr. Leibovitz acknowledges that the current generation of students expects to be heard and valued, and it is crucial to meet these expectations.
