Ep. 79 - Mark Mendeszoon, DPM, FACFAS, Fellowship Director/Mentor/Coach

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Mark Mendeszoon, a successful podiatric physician from Chardon, Ohio. Dr. Mendeszoon graduated from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed his medical and surgical residency training at New England Deaconess in Boston, MA. His passion for education is evident as he is now the Fellowship Director for the University Hospital advanced Foot and Ankle Fellowship. Tune in for a fun discussion on "all things fellowships"; the current trends, the benefits, which residents benefit the most. What is he looking for in a potential fellow? When do you interview? Long term opportunities developing from fellowship training. We also discuss his career, mentors, work-life balance and how podiatric medicine affords this opportunity to own a running shoe store! Overall, the field of podiatric medicine offers a range of career paths that allow practitioners to specialize in specific areas and provide specialized care to patients. Whether it's wound care, trauma, hospitalist-based podiatry, or other options, podiatrists have the opportunity to pursue their interests and make a significant impact in the field. Enjoy!   https://explorepodmed.org https://deanschat.com/ https://deanschat.com/episodes/ https://deanschat.com/blog/ https://deanschat.com/why-podiatric-medicine/ https://aacpmas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login https://lelandjaffedpm.com