Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FNAP
Vice Provost, Learning and Assessment, Professor of Physical Therapy
Creighton University

Dr. Jensen is Vice Provost for Learning and Assessment, Professor of Physical Therapy, and advisor for CIPER. She is known for her scholarly contributions in expert practice, clinical reasoning, professional ethics, and interprofessional education. She is founding Director for the Office of Interprofessional Scholarship, Service and Education and past member of the AIHC Board of Directors, past chair of the Executive Committee, and current member of the Scholarship Committee. She is a Distinguished Scholar in the Physical Therapy Academy of the National Academies of Practice and recipient of the Nicolas Cummings Award for extraordinary contributions to interprofessional healthcare.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

In the ever-evolving landscape of Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE), it is crucial to prioritize the systematic and longitudinal assessment of IPE program/curricula effectiveness. This approach to assessment is necessary to demonstrate that minimum accreditation standards have been met; but further, it is essential for gathering empirical evidence to inform evidence-based practice and to refine IPE initiatives for quality improvement that meet evolving needs of learners, patients and caregivers. This seminar offers a comprehensive exploration of strategies to best navigate…
Join us for the Interprofessional Practice and Education Partners Forum to learn more about US organizations working to advance interprofessional practice and education. During the one-hour session, there will be three 20-minute rotations where attendees will have the opportunity to visit three different participating organizations for a briefing to learn more about their mission, priorities and new initiatives. Take this opportunity to hear the latest developments from organizations committed to advancing interprofessional priorities in learning and practice. Click on the organization name…
The goal of this seminar is to provide attendees with a strong understanding of educational scholarship and provide them with concrete next steps for development and implementation of a scholarly project using their own research ideas. While there is no dearth of literature on interprofessional education (IPE), there is a need for rigorous IPE studies that: (1) measure effects on behaviors, organizational change, and delivery of care, (2) develop a firmer understanding of the teaching and learning processes, (3) measure the processes and products of IPE using standardized models, (4) measure…