Cultural Self-Awareness Workshop

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Donna Elliott¹ 

[1] 1 Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California;

关键词: ACGME;    Culture;    Humanistic Environment;    Race Relations;    Social Identification;    Self-Awareness;   

DOI  :  10.15766/mep_2374-8265.1128

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Cultural competence education begins with a focus on building cultural self-awareness and acquiring cultural knowledge as the first stages in a developmental process that leads to cultural competence. The explanatory model of illness and the philosophy of patient-centered care guide this progression. Cultivating effective cross-cultural communication skills requires an understanding of culture that includes both the physician's and the patient's perspectives. A culturally competent practice of medicine requires that physicians be aware of how their own assumptions, values, and beliefs influence the provision of clinical care. This 2-hour workshop lays the foundation for future growth by allowing learners to explore the different ways in which cultural constructs shape their cultural identities, experiences, and perceptions. The workshop begins with the exploration of the culture of the individual learner and then explores the culture of the group as a whole. Additionally, this exploration begins to connect these identities, experiences, and perceptions to the effect of culture on the patient-physician interaction. The session works best with a medium-sized group (20–24 learners). Ideally, the group should consist of individuals who work together on a regular basis to promote comfort, honest answers, and open dialogue. Logistically, a large room is needed due to the setup of one of the session's exercises. This workshop has been used with Year 1 medical students for 7 years at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. It has consistently received favorable ratings from students (4.05 on a 5-point Likert scale).

【 授权许可】

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