Noam
Segal,
PT
Clinical Specialist
Massachusetts General Hospital
Noam Segal is a senior outpatient physical therapist at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He has been a clinical instructor since 2015 and is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist with 15 years of experience. Noam graduated from University of Haifa, completed his MS in Physical Therapy at the MGH Institute of Health Professions (MGHIHP) and finally his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Northeastern University. He is passionate about clinical education and is an excellent mentor to students and new therapists. He's a member of the Chelsea Community Research Committee and a seminar facilitator at the MGHIHP DPT program.
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…