Dean’s Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Leland Jaffe, DPM, FACFAS, CWSP who currently is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine. (SCPM) Dr. Jaffe has been a faculty member at the SCPM since 2015 after practicing in the St. Louis area after completing his residency.
Dr. Jaffe is also the Director of Social Media and has an educational website – lelandjaffedpm.com – for students and practitioners alike. Dr. Jaffe did his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and attended podiatric medical school at the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Jaffe completed his residency at the North Chicago VA and Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Jaffe is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
In the episode, Dr. Jaffe discusses the benefits of virtual settings, such as Zoom, for various educational activities. While he acknowledges the challenges of engaging and challenging students in a virtual environment, he emphasizes the advantages of individualized support. For instance, virtual settings are particularly useful for one-on-one tutoring and exam preparation, allowing students to receive personalized assistance when studying or reviewing material.
Additionally, Dr. Jaffe highlights the effectiveness of Zoom in certain courses on campus, specifically for activities like annotating and analyzing medical images such as X-rays and MRIs. By utilizing individual screens, participants can mark up the images and collaborate more efficiently compared to traditional methods involving a shared projector. Overall, Dr. Jaffe recognizes the value of virtual settings in facilitating educational activities that require individual attention or collaborative analysis of visual materials.
In the episode, Dr. Jaffe and Dr. Jensen discuss the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of virtual interviews in student recruitment. They note that virtual interviews have become a valuable alternative to in-person interviews, saving time and money. This benefits both prospective students and universities.
Prospective students no longer need to bear the burden of expensive travel expenses, while universities can conduct interviews more efficiently without requiring physical presence. Dr. Jensen mentions that while they encourage students to visit in person to gain a better understanding of the profession and the school, virtual interviews still play a crucial role in the recruitment process. Overall, virtual interviews are seen as a helpful tool in student recruitment, providing convenience and cost savings.