Open AccessTeaching and Practicing Cultural Competency Skills with Medical Students Using Nutrition-Focused Case Scenarios
Author(s) -
Joann M. McDermid,
Mary Kate Worden
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
medical science educator
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2156-8650
DOI - 10.1007/s40670-018-00651-8
Subject(s) - medical education , cultural competence , psychology , cultural issues , cultural diversity , medicine , pedagogy , sociology , anthropology
Cultural competency is a required standard for American medical students, but it can be challenging to effectively engage students with this topic. Because nutrition and culture are inherently intertwined in patient care, classroom role-play with nutrition-focused case scenarios enables students to practice strategies for navigating cultural barriers with patients.