MP67-11 CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR RESIDENT PHYSICIANS: INSIGHTS FOR DESIGNING A LOCAL GLOBAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE

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You have accessJournal of UrologyGlobal Health/Humanitarian (MP67)1 Sep 2021MP67-11 CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR RESIDENT PHYSICIANS: INSIGHTS FOR DESIGNING A LOCAL GLOBAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE Tasha Posid, Sarah Beebe, Lily Kaufman, Dinah Diab, Alicia Scimeca, Michael Sourial, David Sharp, and Cheryl Lee Tasha PosidTasha Posid More articles by this author , Sarah BeebeSarah Beebe More articles by this author , Lily KaufmanLily Kaufman More articles by this author , Dinah DiabDinah Diab More articles by this author , Alicia ScimecaAlicia Scimeca More articles by this author , Michael SourialMichael Sourial More articles by this author , David SharpDavid Sharp More articles by this author , and Cheryl LeeCheryl Lee More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002028.11AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Many trainees have expressed an interest in cross-cultural training; however, little time is provided via formal education for this type of hands-on training with typically-underserved patient population. There is also a lack of literature describing successful training and education, particularly among residents in sub-specialties (e.g., urology). Thus, more work is needed. The objective of this study was to assess residents’ previous experiences with cross-cultural training and evaluate anticipated benefits of and challenges to designing and implementing a cross-cultural curriculum for medical trainees. METHODS: Qualitative data was collected through a semi-structured focus group with urology residents (n=15) in a single department. Questions assessed their cross-cultural training experiences to date and asked them to discuss their perceptions of this previous cross-cultural training. Residents also discussed what their ideal cross-cultural training would look like (logistics/learning objectives) and described what challenges they anticipated to designing and implementing this type of curriculum. Qualitative content analysis was conducted through ATLAS.ti to identify relevant themes and sub-themes. RESULTS: Several key findings emerged: (1) Previous experience had been disparate in quantity and quality, despite unanimous interest in this type of training; (2) Residents hoped to gain three things from this experience: (a) interactions with underserved and diverse patient populations (immigrant/non-English speaking), (b) physician interactions (1:1 mentoring/teaching from faculty), and (c) mentoring interactions (1:1 mentoring of junior residents or students); (3) Residents hoped to improve their ability to consider the cultural and religious needs of a diverse patient population, particularly for sensitive subject matter (urology), hone these skills with simulation or additional clinical exposure, and gain greater understanding of patient barriers to seeking and accessing healthcare. CONCLUSIONS: This qualitative study sheds light on critical issues facing trainees as they seek cross-cultural training to treat underserved and minority patient populations and provides key insights to medical educators who may be designing and implementing these educational experiences for their trainees. Source of Funding: Picker Gold Challenge Grants for Residency Training Program; AERA Education Research Service Projects Award; OSU BuckTank Research Grant © 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e513-e513 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Tasha Posid More articles by this author Sarah Beebe More articles by this author Lily Kaufman More articles by this author Dinah Diab More articles by this author Alicia Scimeca More articles by this author Michael Sourial More articles by this author David Sharp More articles by this author Cheryl Lee More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Loading ...