Jeffrey B. Jensen

Dr. Jeffrey B. Jensen is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine with clinical practice based in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves as a critical care specialist and holds multiple leadership positions including Chair of the Mayo Clinic Ambulance and Chair of the Medical Emergency Response Subcommittee (MERS).

His academic foundation includes:

• MD from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (2003)
• Clinical Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Mayo Clinic (2008)
• Residency and Chief Residency in Anesthesiology at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education (2007)
• BSN from University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire (1991)

Dr. Jensen's scholarly work focuses on critical care systems optimization, with particular expertise in rapid response team effectiveness, emergency medical systems, and medical transportation of critically ill patients. His research bridges clinical practice with healthcare systems improvement, examining how early warning systems and timely interventions impact patient outcomes across hospital settings. He has made significant contributions to understanding the implementation science behind critical care delivery systems.

His publication record demonstrates a clear research trajectory from foundational work on in-hospital resuscitation to sophisticated analyses of healthcare systems and patient monitoring technologies, with consistent focus on improving rapid response protocols and early warning systems across multiple hospital settings.

Professional honors include:

• Multiple Teacher of the Year awards for Critical Care Fellowship training
• Clinician of the Year recognition
• Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society membership
• Chief Resident distinction during anesthesiology training

As an educator, Dr. Jensen has demonstrated exceptional commitment to fellowship training, earning repeated recognition for his teaching excellence. His leadership extends to simulation-based continuing professional development for anesthesiologists and critical care specialists.

Dr. Jensen actively contributes to multiple critical care initiatives including the High Consequence Infectious Disease Team, Hospital Practice Committee, and SWWI Executive Operating Team, with his work on emergency response systems significantly shaping institutional protocols for critically ill patient management and transport.