Jasdeep Dhir

Background

About Jasdeep Dhir

Jasdeep Dhir is the Assistant Dean for the Master of Science (Physiotherapy) Program and an Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University. She has over 19 years of clinical experience in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Practice. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy and has also earned the Clinical Specialist, Musculoskeletal designation from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She is an advocate for the profession as demonstrated by her numerous Committee involvements including her past roles as the Chair of the National Orthopaedic Division, National Association for Clinical Education in Physiotherapy and Director on the Board for the Ontario Physiotherapy Association. Jasdeep has a research focus on innovations in education and the promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion. She has published extensively in and presented provincially and nationally on the integration of health justice in health professions education. She has been recognized and awarded for excellence in mentorship by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (2016) and for Innovation and Advancement by the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (2021). In 2022 Jasdeep was awarded a centenary Medal of Distinction from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association to recognize individuals who have had a significant and meaningful impact on the physiotherapy profession. Most recently (May 2025) she was awarded the McMaster President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning.