In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen interviews Dr. Allan Boike, the Dean at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Boike played a prominent role in our profession for decades having been surgery in the faculty department at OCPM, he’s played prominent roles within the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS), the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME), and the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM). Dr. Boike is also a basketball fanatic; he could still touch the rim when he turned 60!
Dr. Boike shares his journey into podiatric medicine and discusses his various roles in the profession. He also speaks about his family and the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Boike’s experiences and insights in the field of podiatric medicine.
Dr. Boike discusses how collaboration and facilitation are essential skills for effective functioning, as emphasized in the podcast episode. He asserts that these skills are not just learned, but must be innately possessed. Dr. Boike and Dr. Jensen stress the significance of serving others and working cooperatively as a team to achieve goals.
Dr. Jensen and Dr. Boike dive into the topic of leadership qualities. While acknowledging that some individuals naturally possess these qualities, they also emphasized the need for learning and development. They distinguish between being a leader and being in practice, suggesting that leadership skills must be cultivated separately from technical skills. Dr. Jensen and Dr. Boike candidly share their own experience of the learning curve involved in becoming an effective leader.