Ep. 352 - Mahsa Agha Jafari, DPM, Assistant Professor, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine

On this episode of Dean’s Chat, Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Mahsa Agha Jafari, DPM, Assistant Professor at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (AZCPM).Dr. Agha Jafari is a graduate of AZCPM and completed her three-year residency training at Creighton University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Following residency, she entered private practice in the Phoenix area, gaining valuable experience in the day-to-day clinical management of patients before returning to her alma mater to join the faculty.In this episode, Dr. Agha Jafari shares her journey from podiatric medical student to resident, private practitioner, and now academic faculty member. The discussion explores how her experiences in private practice have shaped her approach to teaching and mentoring the next generation of podiatric physicians.Drs. Jensen and Richey also discuss the transition from clinical practice into academic medicine, the rewards and challenges of working with students and residents, and the importance of strong clinician-educators in preparing future podiatric physicians.Topics include:• Dr. Agha Jafari’s path to podiatric medicine• Her experience as a student at AZCPM• Three-year residency training in Phoenix• Lessons learned from private practice• The decision to return to AZCPM as a faculty member• Transitioning from practitioner to educator• Teaching and mentoring podiatric medical students• Preparing students for residency and clinical practice• The evolving role of podiatric medical education• Advice for students and young physicians considering a career in academicsJoin us for a conversation highlighting the full-circle journey of an AZCPM graduate returning to help educate and inspire the next generation of podiatric physicians.