Sessions

Building Cross-Cultural Communities in Healthcare

In today's globalized world, healthcare professionals need to be culturally competent to provide safe and effective care. This presentation describes an exchange program between a Japanese and a Canadian institution that has been building cross-cultural healthcare communities for the past five years through opportunities to shed stereotypes, explore new perspectives and gain intercultural skills. The presenter shares program details and invites audience feedback on the need and the ways to build cross-cultural communities in healthcare.