Heidi McGregor Garske

Heidi McGregor Garske, PT, DPT, MPT, is an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Samuel Merritt University. She has held this role since 2018, focusing on clinical education coordination, pediatric physical therapy, and interprofessional communication. Her career spans 15 years in private practice, including neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) work and Early Intervention programs.

• PhD Candidate in Education and Leadership at Pacific University
• Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Chapman University (2017)

Her research centers on resilience frameworks for optimizing health professions education and clinical education assessment. She co-developed the APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level 3 Course and leads workshops on resilience, cultural humility, and discrimination mitigation in healthcare education.

Notable publications include studies on clinical internship evaluation tools. She serves in professional organizations like the American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, and the National Consortium of Clinical Educators. Awards include APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor certifications and recognition as a Professional Member of the National Academy of Practice.