Ep. 142 - Asim Raja, DPM, FACFAS - Leader/Fellowships/Military

Dean's Chat hosts Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johana Richey are joined by Dr. Asim Raja.  Dr. Raja brings a wealth of experience, including military service, and being a residency director.  His passion for podiatric medicine and surgery brought repeated opportunities to train, including the completion of 2 fellowships. Dr. Raja is currently the Service Chief, Podiatric Surgery  Department of Surgery at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Prior to this position, he was the Chief, Podiatry Service, Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, at Womack Army Medical Center, in Fort Bragg, NC. Dr. Raja is board-certified by both ABFAS and ABPM. His fellowship training included the following: Orthopaedic Podiatric Research and Surgical Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center under the leadership of fellowship director, Dr. Michael Kerzner. He also completed the Orthoplastic Microsurgical Limb Reconstruction & Deformity Correction Traveling Fellowship Chicago Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Center. One key takeaway from the podcast episode is the importance of always being open to learning and exploring new opportunities in your career, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. Dr. Raja shared his journey of continuously seeking out new experiences and educational opportunities throughout his career, emphasizing the value of being open to new ideas and approaches, even if they may initially seem unfamiliar or challenging. Dr. Raja discusses how he was initially hesitant about certain surgical techniques or concepts but ultimately embraced them and found them to be transformative in his practice. Dr. Raja's willingness to collaborate with colleagues, attend conferences, and engage in continuous learning opportunities demonstrates his proactive approach to career development. By actively seeking out new knowledge and experiences, Dr. Raj was able to expand his skill set, network with industry leaders, and stay at the forefront of advancements in podiatric medicine. Join us for a wonderful discussion highlighting Dr. Asim's passion, inquisitiveness, and dedication to podiatric medicine and surgery.  Enjoy! https://deanschat.com/ https://bakodx.com/ https://bmef.org/ www.explorepodmed.org https://podiatrist2be.com/ https://higherlearninghub.com/