David E Rapp1. 1. Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA. derapp@yahoo.com
Abstract
CONTEXT: A significant movement is underway to develop standardised curricula that provide medical students with a fundamental knowledge of cultural sensitivity. METHODS: This paper reviews the recent initiative to integrate cultural competency training into the curricula of American undergraduate medical institutions. RESULTS: Despite these initiatives, few medical institutions have achieved a comprehensive curriculum providing for continued cultural experiences and assessment of related skill sets. The article proposes a framework for the introduction of continued instruction in and assessment of cultural competency within the undergraduate medical education. CONCLUSIONS: The described components of cultural competency education in the undergraduate medical curricula provide a framework to facilitate early and continued exposure to experiences designed to promote cultural sensitivity.
CONTEXT: A significant movement is underway to develop standardised curricula that provide medical students with a fundamental knowledge of cultural sensitivity. METHODS: This paper reviews the recent initiative to integrate cultural competency training into the curricula of American undergraduate medical institutions. RESULTS: Despite these initiatives, few medical institutions have achieved a comprehensive curriculum providing for continued cultural experiences and assessment of related skill sets. The article proposes a framework for the introduction of continued instruction in and assessment of cultural competency within the undergraduate medical education. CONCLUSIONS: The described components of cultural competency education in the undergraduate medical curricula provide a framework to facilitate early and continued exposure to experiences designed to promote cultural sensitivity.
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