A comprehensive medical Spanish curriculum model: the Vida Medical Spanish Curriculum.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Racial and language disparities in the United States healthcare system have long undermined the quality of care provided to minority patients. With the projected growth of the Hispanic population, there is an urgent need for medical schools to integrate high-quality medical Spanish and cultural competency content. We propose a comprehensive medical Spanish curriculum aligned with the preclinical curriculum as a solution to these issues. The primary goal of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of a clinically focused, culturally competent medical Spanish program and advocate for its widespread adoption in medical institutions nationwide.

Methods

The study utilized the Kirkpatrick Model to evaluate the success of the medical Spanish curriculum. A total o

SUBMITTER: Chang KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10311718 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature