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Cultural sensitivity training among foreign medical graduates
B Majumdar1, J S Keystone, L A Cuttress
1Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Medical Education
|April 22, 1999
Summary
Cultural sensitivity training significantly improved adaptability in foreign-trained medical graduates in Ontario. This training enhanced key dimensions like open-mindedness and emotional resilience in new physicians.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Cultural Competency
- Physician Training
Background:
- Foreign-trained medical graduates are increasingly common in Canada.
- Effective integration requires cultural sensitivity.
- Understanding training needs is crucial for physician retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of cultural sensitivity training.
- To assess its effectiveness on foreign-trained medical graduates in Ontario.
- To identify improvements in physician adaptability.
Main Methods:
- A pretest-post-test design was employed.
- Twenty-four newly immigrated physicians received 15 hours of training (experimental group).
- A control group of 24 physicians was used for comparison.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed statistically significant improvements.
- Enhancements were noted in Open-Mindedness/Flexibility, Emotional Resilience, and Perceptual Acuity.
- These improvements were compared against the control group.
Conclusions:
- Cultural sensitivity programs must be carefully designed for physicians.
- Training should aim to enhance both knowledge and skills.
- Further follow-up studies are recommended to assess long-term effectiveness.