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SCMS has a history of actively promoting cutural awareness, both among Medical Society members and within the community. This site is dedicated to continuing that mission.
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Cultural Sensitivity
Becoming culturally aware requires knowledge of one's level of cultural sensitivity or cultural understanding. How do you stack up? Click here for a link to a Harvard University website where you can assess your level of cultural sensitivity.
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Cultural Communication Tips
Cultural sensitivity requires knowledge about many cultural differences. Click for communication tips for the following cultures (adapted from Culture Clues produced by the University of Washington):
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SCMS Cultural Diversity
SCMS takes great pride in the rich cultural heritage of our members. Click here to review where our members are from.
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Healthcare Disparity Information
Health Disparity Primer - an excellent resource from the Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP).
Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities (CFPHD) - an organization working to address the impact of healthcare disparities in the Central Florida community.
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SCMS Programs on Healthcare Disparities & the Uninsured
SCMS has had a particular interest in addressing healthcare disparities and the needs of the uninsured. During a May 2006 Medical Society meeting Dr. Marilyn Gaston spoke about these important topics. To read Dr. Gaston's biography, click here. To review a summary of her presentation, click here. For more information about or to order Dr. Gaston's book, click here.
SCMS Minority Outreach - The Physician Mentor Program
In 2005 SCMS physicians worked with the Seminole County Public School System and the three Seminole County hospitals to encourage 24 Seminole County high school students to consider medicine as a career. For more information on the Program and its outcome, click here.
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