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Podcast: Dean's Chat - All Things Podiatric Medicine
Episode: Ep. 15 – Javier LaFontaine, DPM, Dean/Educator/Leader, All Things Podiatry
Description: Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Javier LaFontaine. Dr. LaFontaine is the Dean at the University of Texas Rio Grand Valley School of Podiatric Medicine (UTRGV-SPM) in Harlingen, TX. The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) approved RGVSPM in 2022, and Dr. LaFontaine recruited the UTRGV-SPM inaugural class this past year. Discussions include the approval process for attaining Candidacy Status as the 10th Podiatric Medical School in the country and the Texas application service for health professions that is unique to our profession. Dr. LaFontaine has a long history in education and is a tremendous leader...