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03/20/2026

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03/20/2026

Ep. 310 - Zachary Brooks, DPM - Leadership, From AZCPM Class President to Practice in Oregon

In this Dean’s Chat episode of Dean’s Chat, Jo and I sit down with Dr. Zachary Brooks, graduate of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine Class of 2019, former class president, and residency-trained foot and ankle surgeon through Kaiser Permanente North Bay Consortium.

This episode is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Brooks shares his journey from medical student leadership to chief resident, and now to private practice in Eugene, Oregon. We discuss the value of strong residency training, the transition into practice, and advice for students considering podiatric medicine.
This conversation highlights the importance of preparation, mentorship, and taking advantage of opportunities during training.

🔹 Topics Discussed
• AZCPM student experience and leadership roles
• Life as class president in podiatry school
• Kaiser Permanente residency training
• Surgical training and case volume
• Transition from residency to practice
• Practicing podiatry in Oregon
• Advice for current podiatry students
• The future of foot and ankle surgery

🔹 About Dr. Zachary Brooks
• DPM — Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (2019)
• Residency — Kaiser Permanente North Bay Consortium
• Chief Resident
• Practicing in Eugene, Oregon
• Board-certified foot and ankle surgeon

03/18/2026

Drs. Jensen and Richey sit down with Dr. Oloff for a Part 2 interview! Dr. Lawrence Oloff is a highly influential podiatric surgeon, educator, and sports medicine specialist.

Join us as we discuss “All Things Podiatric Medicine and Surgery” including Dr. Oloff’s career path & leadership.

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03/17/2026

Ep. 309 - Lawrence Oloff, DPM, FACFS - Part 2! - Former CCPM Dean, Residency Director

Drs. Jensen and Richey sit down with Dr. Oloff for a Part 2 interview! Dr. Lawrence Oloff is a highly influential podiatric surgeon, educator, and sports medicine specialist. The interview spans Dr. Oloff’s career, the evolution of podiatry, and his experiences at the highest levels of academic medicine and professional sports.

03/14/2026

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03/13/2026

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Ep. 308 - Dyane Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, CAE - Part 2 - Medical Director, American Podiatric Medical Association
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Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Dyane Tower to Dean's Chat.This episode is sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association (AP...

03/11/2026

Dean’s Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Madelin C. Ramil, DPM, FACFAS, to the podcast.

Dr. Ramil is Dean and Professor at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences) and a foot and ankle surgeon.

She leads clinical education, accreditation and continuous quality improvement, curriculum and assessment, and student advising, retention, and board readiness, while expanding clinical training partnerships.

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03/10/2026

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Ep. 307 - Madelin Ramil, DPM, FACFAS - Dean and Professor at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Madelin C. Ramil, DPM, FACFAS, to the podcast. Dr. Ramil is Dean and Professor at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine (College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences) and a foot and ankle surgeon. She leads clinical education, accreditation and continuous quality improvement, curriculum and assessment, and student advising, retention, and board readiness, while expanding clinical training partnerships.

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Dr. Ramil earned her DPM from Barry University. She completed residency training at Florida Medical Center North and Plantation General Hospital and pursued fellowship training at Hospital San Rafael in Barcelona, Spain, and in Rome, Italy, under Dr. Ronconi. She is licensed in Florida and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
With more than 25 years in practice, Dr. Ramil has trained residents and externs as an attending physician and served as Assistant Surgical Foot and Ankle Residency Program Director. She directed the Foot and Ankle Clinic at Plantation General Hospital and has held privileges in multiple Broward County hospitals. A wound care expert, she has provided care in hospital-based wound centers across South Florida.

A national and international speaker, Dr. Ramil also teaches foot surgery in Spain. She served as Director of Research for the HCA Westside Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program, supporting clinically relevant scholarship and educational quality initiatives. A proud Barry alumnus, she participated for over 15 years in the Dr. Charles Southerland Yucatán Crippled Children’s Program, BUSPM’s sponsored medical mission.

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Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Madelin C. Ramil, DPM, FACFAS, to the3 podcast. Dr. Ramil is Dean and Professor at Barry University School...

03/06/2026

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Ep. 306 - Arman Kirakosian, DPM - Foot & Ankle Surgeon | Residency Director | Team Podiatrist

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Arman Kirakosian to the Podcast!

Dr. Arman Kirakosian is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon whose journey into podiatric medicine began after sustaining an injury while playing professional soccer at Titan Stadium in 1999. Originally from Armenia, Dr. Kirakosian immigrated to the United States at the age of 13 with his parents and younger brother, bringing with him the resilience and determination that would later define his career.

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He completed his three-year surgical residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco from 2007 to 2010. Following residency, he established private practices in San Carlos and San Bruno, earning recognition for his skill in complex foot and ankle pathology and contributing to the field through multiple peer-reviewed publications.

In 2015, Dr. Kirakosian returned to the VA San Francisco as a staff podiatric surgeon. By 2017, he was appointed Director of the Podiatric Surgical and Medical Residency Program, where he currently mentors six residents and numerous podiatric medical students.

A passionate educator, he taught Gross Anatomy at San Francisco State University from 2006 to 2024, blending academic teaching with real-world surgical experience.

Dr. Kirakosian also serves as Team Podiatrist for the Sacramento Republic FC (USL) and was named Team Podiatrist for the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) in 2021.

He has traveled internationally as the primary team doctor for the Armenian Women’s National Soccer Team during World Cup and Euro Cup qualifying competitions.

Guided by mentors such as Dr. Thomas Chang, Dr. Kirakosian remains dedicated to teaching, advancing sports medicine, and giving back to the profession that once cared for him as a young athlete. Enjoy this podcast!!

Dr. Arman Kirakosian, D.P.M. FABPM, FAAFAS
ABPM Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Diplomate with Certification of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
Residency Director of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery | DVA San Francisco Medical Center
Team Podiatrist | San Jose Earthquakes, Sacramento Republic FC, Armenian Women’s National Soccer Team
AAPSM Fellow | American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
ACSM Member | American College of Sports Medicine
CPMA President | California Podiatric Medical Association

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Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Arman Kirakosian to the Podcast!Dr. Arman Kirakosian is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon whose...

03/05/2026

Dean’s Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Matine Mirsaidi, D.P.M to the podcast!

Dr. Mirsaidi’s diverse training spans across wound care, diabetic foot care and limb salvage, complicated lower extremity infections, sports related injuries, dermatological conditions of the lower extremity, heel pain, flat feet, and other foot and ankle ailments.

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03/03/2026

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Ep. 305 - Matine Mirsaidi, DPM - Mobile Podiatry

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Matine Mirsaidi, D.P.M to the podcast!

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Dr. Matine Mirsaidi received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine of Midwestern University, receiving premium podiatric medical training from a didactic and clinical aspect in affiliated facilities across the country.

Thereafter, he completed a three-year podiatric medical and surgical residency at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center. He was trained by numerous well renowned foot and ankle specialists across the valley in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, with vast training in both conservative and surgical management.

Dr. Mirsaidi’s diverse training spans across wound care, diabetic foot care and limb salvage, complicated lower extremity infections, sports related injuries, dermatological conditions of the lower extremity, heel pain, flat feet, and other foot and ankle ailments.

Raised here in the valley, Dr. Mirsaidi has always emphasized the importance of giving back to the community that has given so much to you. He volunteers at multiple events biannually such as FitFeet affiliated with Special Olympics of Arizona.

In his free time, Dr. Mirsaidi enjoys spending time with his loved ones, traveling, participating and following sports such as soccer, football, basketball, and playing the guitar.
In addition to English, Dr. Mirsaidi is fluent in Farsi/Persian, with a background in Spanish and French as well.

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Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen Richey, welcome Matine Mirsaidi, D.P.M to the podcast!Dr. Matine Mirsaidi received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Ari...

02/27/2026

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Ep. 304 - Lieutenant Commander Brittany Lovett, DPM

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Drs Jensen and Richey welcome Lieutenant Commander Brittany Lovett, DPM, a native of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, to Dean's Chat!She began her military career i...