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ArticleMedical science educator2023

Global Health Education Revamped: Implementation of a Cross-Cultural Virtual Elective Through Continuous Improvement Methods.

Taseen Alam, Aarohi Mahableshwarkar, Nora Lenhard, Dua'E Zaidi, Eduardo Williams-Medina, Alexander Azar, Dove-Anna Johnson, Veronica Nelida Laurel Vargas, Mayu Gabriel Mirano Ortiz-de-Orue, Peter Chin and 4 more

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14 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Taseen AlamCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6297-6584
Aarohi MahableshwarkarCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
Nora LenhardCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
Dua'E ZaidiCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
Eduardo Williams-MedinaCleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
Alexander AzarCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
Dove-Anna JohnsonCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
Veronica Nelida Laurel VargasUniversidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, Cusco, Peru.
Mayu Gabriel Mirano Ortiz-de-OrueUniversidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, Cusco, Peru.
Peter ChinCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
Alex EishingdreloCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
Manuel ValdiviesoCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
Katherine R JonesCleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA.
Suet Kam LamCase Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
University School · USCleveland Clinic · USNational University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco · PECleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Virtual platforms can increase access to global health (GH) education and cross-cultural communication. The Cleveland-Cusco Connection (CCC) is a virtual GH elective between medical schools in the USA and Peru. This elective was held annually from 2020 to 2023, with monthly virtual sessions held in English and Spanish to facilitate bidirectional learning about healthcare systems, culture, and barriers to care in both nations. Using student surveys throughout the electives, we report the outcomes, barriers, and changes of the CCC over 3 years. Methods: We administered pre- and post-elective surveys to students in the elective in their native languages. We evaluated self-reported non-native language skills, health systems, GH knowledge, and cultural sensitivity. We also surveyed students about course efficacy in achieving learning objectives and areas for improvement. We performed non-parametric statistical analyses to evaluate trends in survey responses. Results: Over three academic years, 92 students participated in CCC. Students from the US had statistically significant increases in their self-reported understanding of the Peruvian healthcare and medical education systems ( Discussion: Cross-cultural virtual electives demonstrate effectiveness in teaching trainees about international healthcare systems and can improve cultural sensitivity. Strategies to improve the elective include reducing workload, improving engagement for partner countries, and teaching bilingually. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-023-01941-6.

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Cultural exchangeCultural sensitivityGlobal healthMedical educationVirtual education

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PMID38188395
PMCPMC10766960
OpenAlexW4388767070

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