Educators are very familiar with “soft skills,” or those that are peripheral to the core curriculum—nice additions if you have the time. Associating “soft” with a skill often means it is often ...

Vernita Mayfield agreed to answer a few questions about her book, Cultural Competence Now: 56 Exercises to Help Educators Understand and Challenge Bias, Racism, and Privilege. Vernita Mayfield, a ...

Research participants have commonly been found to lack basic understanding of fundamental aspects of the studies in which they are participating. The informed consent process is one of many aspects of ...

Culture refers to the ideas, customs, and behaviors of a group of people or a society (1). It influences just about everything you do — the way you speak, the foods you eat, what you consider to be ...

Cultural competence is the development of skills by individuals and systems to live and work with, educate and serve, diverse individuals and communities.It is the willingness and ability of a system ...

The development of cultural competence in pharmacy education has become an essential component in preparing future pharmacists for effective patient care in increasingly diverse societies. Educational ...

Effective leaders are tasked with developing the talents and skills of their team. A big part of achieving that goal is understanding, respecting and leveraging the cultural differences of your staff.

As people develop cultural competency, fascinating changes can occur. We may make friends with people who don't share our political views. We may expose ourselves to a wider range of news articles and ...

Culturally competent care is healthcare that considers a person’s cultural and faith-based beliefs. It can help ensure that the care being given is compassionate and effective. Culture refers to the ...

This certificate enhances various degree programs and helps you stand out in today's job market. It aids you in pursuing careers ranging from social work, law and teaching to counseling, healthcare ...

Hugh Lytle is founder and CEO, Equality Health, a Value Based Care leader helping independent primary care practices make the shift to VBC. While there is no single way to define “cultural competence, ...