https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5 There are approximately 179 medical schools in the United States, and the population is growing in diversity. Disease incidence varies among ethic populations, and health care providers who do not have accurate epidemiological data to guide decisions about treatment, health education, screenings, and treatment programs will not be able to positively impact health care outcomes. en-us 2017-04-12 01:47:27 UTC 2025-10-22 10:43:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png vmelus https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166005487  People don’t care how much you know, until they first know how much you care. -John Maxwell ]]> 2017-04-12 02:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166005487 vmelus https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166434385 The prescription to U.S. cultural competency programs is to promote an active and integrated approach to multicultural issues through medical school training.]]> 2017-04-15 16:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166434385 vmelus https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166434967 An individual’s culture is shaped by countless elements such as education, religion, economic status, immigration history, age, and places traveled. The cultural pool in the United States is increasing and the U.S. is projected to become a majority-minority nation for the first time in 2043.]]> 2017-04-15 16:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166434967 vmelus https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166641494 As a result of U.S. cultural competency programs, there has been improved clinical outcomes, patient-physician communication, and a reduction of health disparities. ]]> 2017-04-17 21:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166641494 vmelus https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166645605 In response to the diversity growth, U.S. Medical schools have incorporated cultural competency into their medical education.]]> 2017-04-17 23:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166645605 vmelus https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166664092 2017-04-18 02:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166664092 vmelus https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166665445 2017-04-18 02:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vmelus/y13lhqtstre5/wish/166665445