Assessing Trainee Understanding of Health Equity & Diversity

Authors

Betsy P. Humphreys, University of New Hampshire
Susan Russell, University of Maine
Alan Kurtz, University of Maine
Rae Sonnenmeier, University of New Hampshire

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Description

The NH-ME LEND Program engages in quality improvement efforts aimed at increasing trainee’s understanding of health equity and cultural competence. This poster 1) provided an overview of the curricular components related to health equity and diversity, 2) reported on six cohorts of trainees’ self-assessments in these areas, and 3) shared trainees’ personal reflections on their growth. Finally, ongoing program improvements efforts in these areas were discussed.

Publication Date

11-2017

Document Type

Poster

Publisher

University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies

City

Orono, Maine

Conference Name

2017 Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

Conference Location

Washington, D.C.

Keywords

health equity, cultural competence

Disciplines

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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Recommended Citation

Humphreys, B. P., Russell, S., Kurtz, A., & Sonnenmeier, R. (2017, November). Assessing trainee understanding of health equity & diversity (PDF). Peer-reviewed poster presentation at the 2017 Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Conference, Washington, D.C.