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Practical Perspectives for Navigating the Admissions Process

Drawing from years of experience as an assistant dean for admissions, Heidi Fuchs offers candid guidance for pre-health students and their advisors navigating health professional school admissions processes. The article challenges common misconceptions, such as the need for a perfect personal statement or a traumatic backstory, while emphasizing authenticity, early ... Read more

Heidi Fuchs

Published January 15, 2026

Podiatrist Q&A

20 Questions: LTJG Aaron Chambers, DPM, FACFAS

SDN had the opportunity to speak to Aaron Chambers about his journey as a podiatrist and service in the US Navy and Public Health Service Ready Reserve Corps. Please introduce yourself and tell us about ... Read more

Chivas Owle

Updated November 22, 2023 by Chivas Owle

Podiatrist Q&A

Q&A: Michael Casteel, DPM, FACPM, FAPWHc

Dr. Michael Casteel, DPM, is a podiatry specialist in The Villages, FL. He currently practices at The Villages Health Care Center and is affiliated with UF Health The Villages Hospital. Dr. Casteel is board certified ... Read more

Chivas Owle

Updated April 19, 2023 by Chivas Owle

Podiatrist Q&A

Ask Me Anything (AMA) With A Podiatrist: Dr. Christina Pratt

This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with a Podiatrist: Dr. Christina Pratt. We encourage you to watch the entire conversation here. Laura Turner: Okay, great. Well, I want to welcome everyone here to ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Podiatry School

Ten Resources You Need to Succeed As A Future Podiatrist

Congratulations on pursuing the route to be a podiatrist! This journey may not be straightforward nor easy; however, you will make a great podiatrist. In order to support you on this journey and to guide ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network

Podiatrist Q&A

Q&A with Javier La Fontaine, DPM, MS, Limb Salvage Specialist

Javier La Fontaine, DPM, MS, is a professor in the Plastic Surgery Department at UT Southwestern and an attending physician at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, TX. He specializes in limb salvage, using ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated August 29, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Podiatry School

A Day in the Life of a 2nd Year Podiatric Medical Student

As a podiatric medical student, I often get asked about my daily life and the ins and outs of how our curriculum differs from a DO or MD program. I hope I can help those ... Read more

Courtney Yoder

Updated June 26, 2022 by Courtney Yoder

Pre-Podiatry

The Other Medical School: A Detailed Look at a Podiatric Medical Training

Hi! My name is Courtney, and I am currently a third year Podiatric Medical student from Indiana, studying in Ohio. I hope that I can help those of you reading this learn a little more ... Read more

Courtney Yoder

Updated June 26, 2022 by Courtney Yoder

Podiatrist Q&A

20 Questions: Jeffrey M. Whitaker, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Jeffrey Whitaker knew at a very young age that he wanted to be a doctor, though his specialty remained uncertain until he discovered podiatric medicine as an undergraduate pre-med student. Having graduated Magna Cum ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network

Podiatrist Q&A

20 Questions: Devon Glazer, DPM, FACFAS, FAAFAS

Devon Glazer, DPM, Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS) and Fellow of the Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery (FAAFAS), is a partner at Artisan Foot and Ankle with ... Read more