Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, dean of the Graduate School and College of Professional Studies, vice provost for Learning and Assessment, professor of Physical Therapy and faculty associate in the Center for Health Policy and Ethics delivered the 2019 May Commencement speech for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates.
Jensen is known nationally and internationally for scholarly contributions in expert practice, clinical reasoning, professional ethics and interprofessional education. Jensen is author or coauthor of more than 75 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has coauthored 10 books, most recently third edition of Handbook of Teaching for Physical Therapists; Leadership in Interprofessional Health Education and Practice; Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice (2nd edition); and Educating for Moral Action: A Sourcebook in Health and Rehabilitation Ethics.
