J.P. Hennessy

Education

DMSc, Butler University

MMSc, Yale University

MA, Communication, San Diego State University

BS, Communication, Abilene Christian University

Biography

Dr. Hennessy earned a Doctor of Medical Science from Butler University, a Master of Medical Science from Yale University, a Master of Arts in Communication from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Abilene Christian University. He began his clinical career as a firefighter-paramedic and went on to practice primarily in psychiatry, experiences that continue to inform his teaching and scholarship.

Professionally, Dr. Hennessy has directed clinical education for a nationwide tele-health organization and previously led corporate communications initiatives for human-resources and e-commerce teams in industry. He also serves as a Captain in the Texas Army National Guard.

Dr. Hennessy’s early research in health communication sparked his transition to clinical practice. His current scholarly interests include PA education, interprofessional collaboration in the health professions, and the nexus of communication, pedagogy, and technology.