An assessment of cultural competence of first- and second-year medical students at a historically diverse medical school

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The knowledge of cultural variations of health beliefs and practices, especially among Hispanic patients, in a population of medical students at a historically black medical college is assessed. The results have pointed towards the importance of cultural competency training in Hispanic health and it might be used to develop an educational intervention to better address the health care needs of the local Hispanic population.

Personnel administration, Hispanic Americans, Medical students, Training

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When society meets science

Article Abstract:

An advocate of breast cancer describes her admiration towards her role model Mary Lasker, and the way society and science are interrelated with reference to alleviating suffering and funding. She states that along with her sister Susan G. Komen, they have changed the way society deals with breast cancer by mobilizing ever part of society, the government, the private sector and the grass roots.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Breast cancer, Cancer patients, Science and the humanities

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