J&J Cultural Competence ProjectThe National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and Johnson & Johnson partnered for a Cultural Competence Project to develop resources to train physicians and enhance efforts in the medical education curriculum through key topics, thought leaders and references to improve quality care for Hispanics and other minority populations in the United States. Featured Past EventsIncreasing Physicians and Medical Education RoundtablePresentation SlidesSpeaker BiosOn Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 1PM to 2PM EST, NHMA hosted our Increasing Physicians and Medical Education Roundtable. Our speakers discussed their experiences as Latino physicians, the importance of workforce diversity, the value of being a Spanish speaking provider, and highlighted the significance of National Latino Physician Day. Cultural Competence & the Future of the Healthcare Workforce WebinarPresentation SlidesAgendaOn Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 7:00 PM- 8:15 PM ET, NHMA hosted our Cultural Competence & the Future of Healthcare Workforce Webinar supported by Johnson & Johnson. Key points covered included providing quality, culturally sensitive, & holistic care to underrepresented communities with limited access to healthcare.
With quality of care starting in the medical education system, physicians and members of the medical school faculty discussed how curricula focused on understanding the cultural backgrounds of patients can engage patients more effectively and provide better care for Hispanic and other underserved communities. NHMA's 2023 Annual Conference
Leadership Symposium A: Puerto Rico & Public Health - Cultural Competence & Ways to Build Up Healthy Communities
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