International Collaboration and Exchange Program
Preparing Global Leaders for Healthcare
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Social Determinants of Health

Topic - Cultural Competency, Nutrition, Mental Health

Goal – learn about how social factors impacts health, talk about how cultural competence can help certain population and what it means for international collaboration and teamwork

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The session will be dedicated to cultural competency and social determinants of health. Discuss with your groups members what you think cultural competency is and how it may impact healthcare (patient care, international collaborations).

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• Define cultural competency

• Why is culture competency important in healthcare?

• Discuss with your groups members what you think cultural competency and nutrition education are connected is and how it may impact healthcare (patient care, international aspects on healthy eating).

• Define a healthy eating plate in your country

• Exchange your food habits in the culture you grew up.

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To do at end of session:​

• Work on a group poster - optional

• Write summary paper

• Select leader for next time

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