Ann Seman, MS, CGC
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education - Genetic Counseling
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Ann Seman, MS, CGC, is Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education for the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program at MGH Institute of Health Professions. She was a clinical pediatric genetic counselor (GC) at Boston Children's Hospital and also worked part-time as a laboratory GC. Previously, she was a clinical pediatric/general GC at Eastern Maine Medical Center. She serves as an Equity Advocate on the School of Nursing Search Committee and as a member of the Program Review Committee for the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling. She also is a member of the Philanthropic Education Organization.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Background:Clinical education (CE) is essential in health professions education, with Clinical Instructors (CIs) playing a pivotal role in assessing patients and learners within complex healthcare environments. Microaggressions in this setting can degrade the belongingness of those from historically marginalized and minoritized backgrounds. Several in-the-moment microaggression response frameworks exist. Continued development of support mechanisms for debriefing between students and CIs is needed to foster growth. This project aims to create continuous dialogue and 'brave spaces' for…