Cross-cultural medical education practices in the United States and their implications: a case study of Harvard Medical School
10.3760/cma.j.cn116021-20240521-02008
- VernacularTitle:美国跨文化医学教育实践及其启示：以哈佛医学院为例
- Author:
Nana XU
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Author Information
1. 天津医科大学医学人文学院，天津 300070
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cross-cultural medical competence;
Medical education;
Cross-cultural medical education;
Harvard Medical School
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research
2025;24(4):485-489
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Through web-based survey methods, this study summarizes the practical experiences of Harvard Medical School in cross-cultural medical education. Harvard Medical School carries out cross-cultural medical education mainly in the following three aspects: offering courses on cross-cultural competence, implementing diverse programs and projects, and providing awards and resources. The practices embody a patient-centered educational philosophy, advocate a practice-oriented community service training approach, and emphasize immersive learning experiences. These highlight a balanced focus on both theory and practice. Domestic medical schools can learn from the educational philosophy and practical methods of Harvard Medical School to explore cross-cultural medical education paths with Chinese characteristics, which can enhance the cross-cultural medical competence of healthcare professionals for better constructing a Healthy China and building a global community of health for all.
