Michael Jensen
Program Director
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Medical Illustration
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neurology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neurosurgery
The Graduate School
Bio
Born and raised in Newark, Calif., 4 siblings, son of Danish immigrants, wife and 3 kids, illustrator of numerous childrens' books, including 12 Curious George titles, performed around the world in an American bluegrass band, including in the former Soviet Union.
Education
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MS, Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
Medical College of Georgia, 2005
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BFA, Illustration
Brigham Young University, 1992
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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Certificate of Excellence
Association of Medical Illustrators, 2018
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Viewer's Choice/Best in Show
Association of Medical Illustrators, 2018
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Certificate of Excellence
Association of Medical Illustrators, 2017
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Viewer's Choice/Best in Show
Association of Medical Illustrators, 2017
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Finalist, 2016 Vizzies Competition
National Science Foundation, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PATH 6011
Pathology for MI II
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MILL 8020
Bus. & Res. Mgmt. I
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MILL 6670
Electronic Media I
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MILL 7010
Human Anatomy Part I
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MILL 9210
Invest of a Problem
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MILL 7661
Med Illust Tech IIB
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MILL 6650
Med Illustration Tec IA
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MILL 7671
Multimedia II
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PATH 6010
Pathology for MI I
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MILL 7651
Surg Observ Sketching II
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MILL 7660
Med Illust Tech IIA
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MILL 7670
Multimedia I
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MILL 7650
Surg Observ Sketching I
Teaching Interests
Medical Illustration techniques, Neuroanatomy, Classical and traditional animation principles and techniques, surgical illustration
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Integral role of thalamic nuclei in autoscopic phenomena may explain processes involved in out-of-body experiences, 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The mystery of the dark space within the self: A unified consciousness theoretical approach, 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Genetics and Genetic Testing, 2016
Art - Exhibition, Competitive
- How Does the Body Affect the Mind? Role of Cardiorespiratory Coherence in the Spectrum of Emotions, 2015
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A Unified 3D Default Space Consciousness Model Combining Neurological and Physiological Processes that Underlie Conscious Experience, 2015
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Neuroscience and neuroanatomy, history of 2D and 3D animation
Department Service
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Medical Media Theatre Coordinator
2014 - Present
Role: Other
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C4D Render Farm
2011 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Surgical Instrument Reference Library
2011 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Admissions Committee
2011 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
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CAHS Faculty Council
2012 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CAHS Faculty Council, President-Elect
2016 - 2017
Professional Service
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Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
2016 - 2017
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Gastroenterology
2016 - 2017
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Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
2016 - 2016
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Xytex Corp.
2016 - 2016
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Cardiology
2016 - 2016
