Ep. 55 - Andrew Falco, DPM and Garrett Nguyen, DPM on clerkships/residency/fellowship training!

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, welcomes Dr. Andrew Falco of Fredericksburg, VA, and Dr. Garrett Nguyen of West Palm Beach to the podcast. They discuss podiatric medical education, clerkship selection, surgical residency programs, fellowship options, and practicing in different settings. Then, they delve into a host of other topics including, ideas for research, writing papers, novel innovations, patents, and podiatric medicine as a career. A great discussion and a must-view for students and residents alike!  Dr. Jensen, Dr. Falco and Dr. Nguyen emphasize the significance of having a professional companion to exchange ideas and discuss cases within the field of podiatric medicine. Dr. Falco shares that he has a co-resident who is also a good friend. They delve into how they discuss cases, business practices, and strategies for professional growth. Moreover, they highlight the mutual support they provide by referring patients to each other when they encounter a challenging case. This collaborative and idea-sharing dynamic is immensely valuable and effortless in the podiatry profession. Dr. Falco and Dr. Nguyen are entrepreneurial doctors who are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and innovation in podiatry. They reveal that their minds are always active, continuously contemplating what lies ahead and how they can make improvements. They discuss the value of bouncing ideas off each other and engaging in conversations about cases and business practices. Dr. Jensen, Dr. Falco, and Dr. Nguyen encourage others to identify problems and actively work towards solving them, emphasizing that there are always like-minded individuals who recognize the same issues and opportunities for improvement. Dr. Falco and Dr. Nguyen express their satisfaction with their careers and acknowledge the progress they have made since their student days. They express gratitude for how far they have come and describe the journey as a wonderful experience. They also mention their belief that successful individuals can be recognized from a distance, and they extend this sentiment to the other guests of Dean's Chat, as they have closely followed their careers since their time as students. He also reflects on how time flies and how quickly one finds themselves in practice. Tuen in for an enjoyable episode highlighting Dr. Falco and Dr. Nguyen's successful and fulfilling careers since their student days. Dean's Chat Website  Dean's Chat Episodes  Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine?  Become a Podiatric Physician