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Culturally Competent Care Education: Overview and Perspectives

Dr. White is the Ellen and Melvin Gordon Professor of Medical Education and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, and Professor, Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Boston, MA. Ms. Hoffman is an independent health care consultant in Boston, MA.

Dr. White has stock or stock options held in Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Ms. Hoffman has received research or institutional support from Harvard Medical School. The opinions and perspectives expressed in this manuscript do not necessarily represent the formal policies of Harvard Medical School.

Health care disparities are a serious problem in the United States, for which an immediate and multifaceted response is required. A critical component in addressing these disparities is culturally competent care education. To that end, Harvard Medical School has established a Culturally Competent Care Education Committee, which drives key efforts in curriculum and faculty development. Although Harvard Medical School has substantial ongoing culturally competent care education practices, pedagogic methods for achieving the formidable objectives of culturally competent care education are not yet fully defined or developed. It is hoped that this report of current Harvard Medical School practices, perspectives, and experiences will help others institute or continue to develop culturally competent care education–related plans and activities. With time and study, the best and most efficient practices will emerge.