In this episode of Dean’s Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey preview the 2026 Scientific Conference of the American Association for Women Podiatrists (AAWP) in Fort Myers, Florida, and sit down with Elizabeth Piselli, DPM, President of AAWP.
Dr. Piselli shares the vision for this year’s meeting and discusses AAWP’s commitment to education, leadership, mentorship, professional connection, and wellness within podiatric medicine.
The 2026 conference brings together podiatric physicians, fellows, residents, students, educators, and industry partners for a weekend focused on clinical excellence and professional growth. The program includes topics ranging from surgical innovation to nutrition, movement, leadership, and physician well-being.
Drs. Jensen and Richey also discuss the importance of AAWP as more than a professional organization—it is a community that supports collaboration, mentorship, and the continued advancement of women throughout the podiatric profession.
Join Drs. Jensen, Richey, and Piselli for a preview of the meeting and a look at the people, ideas, and conversations shaping the 2026 AAWP Scientific Conference.
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AAWP, American Association for Women Podiatrists, Elizabeth Piselli DPM, women in podiatry, podiatric medicine, podiatry conference, podiatry leadership, podiatry mentorship, physician wellness, Dean’s Chat
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