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Jensen Fisher, MLIS, AHIP

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Assistant Professor , Rocky Vista University
Department of Library Services / Department of Tracks and Special Programs

Contacts

jfisher@rvu.edu

7209085331
8401 S Chambers Rd, Englewood, CO 80112

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History, Anthropology
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Master in Library and Information Technology
University of Denver
Senior Level in Certification
Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP)

CV / Résumé

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Jensen Fisher, MLIS, AHIP, is the Assistant Director of Library Services at Rocky Vista University’s Colorado campus and an Assistant Professor in the Medical Humanities Department. With a background in history, anthropology, and health sciences librarianship, he brings an interdisciplinary lens to research support, scholarly communication, and academic leadership. At RVU, he oversees library operations and fosters an environment of equitable access and research excellence. His teaching and scholarship emphasize patient-centered methodologies that integrate ethical information use, narrative medicine, and digital literacy. He contributes to curriculum development for the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Master of Science in Biological Sciences program, ensuring that future healthcare professionals are prepared to serve diverse communities with compassion and integrity. Jensen’s research interests include the health humanities, medical misinformation, health equity, and curriculum assessment. He is particularly focused on inclusive scholarship as a means of advancing social justice in medical education, with work in areas such as graphic medicine, gender-affirming care, and the structural determinants of health. He has supported more than 100 faculty and student-led research projects and is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences. His recent scholarship explores the impact of service-learning on student empathy, innovative medical devices, and the psychometrics of educational interventions in preclinical training. He also engages in creative and public scholarship, including digital humanities projects and media analysis at the intersections of pop culture and health literacy. Above all, Jensen is dedicated to the transformative power of education, research, and inclusive pedagogy to shape a more compassionate and just healthcare system.

Author / Creator (11)

  • Health Humanities Including graphic medicine, medical ethics, history of medicine, and the integration of narrative in healthcare education.
  • Health Equity and Social Justice in Medical Education. Focused on underserved communities, structural bias, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the impact of social determinants of health.
  • Medical Misinformation and Health Literacy. Particularly around gender-affirming care, underserved populations, and countering disinformation through scholarly communication.
  • Library and Information Science in Health Professions. Research support services, scholarly communication strategies, and the evolving role of health sciences librarianship in evidence-based practice.
  • Curriculum Development and Assessment. Especially around student empathy, compassionate care, and reflective learning in preclinical medical education.
  • Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research in Medical Education. Including survey design, thematic analysis, and psychometric assessment tied to service-learning and humanities-based interventions.
  • Transdisciplinary Approaches to Healthcare. Exploring intersections of history, media studies, anthropology, and public health in shaping healthcare understanding and delivery.