Cultural Proficiency (definition)

Cultural proficiency is defined as the knowledge, skills, and attitudes/beliefs that enable people to work well with, respond effectively to, and be supportive of people in cross-cultural settings.

Cultural Proficiency Resources

AAFP Resources

Cultural Proficiency Guidelines

Cultural Competency Assessment Questions (*PDF file)

Funding Resources for Practicing in Underserved Areas

Specific Populations

Research

Center for the Study of Cultural Diversity

Cross Cultural Health

Center for Healthy Families and Cultural Diversity

Educational Materials

HHS Office of Minority health, Think Cultural Health

A Physician's Guide to Culturally Competent Care Registration

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

DiversityRx

DiversityRx Listserv

Think Cultural Health

Handbook on Cultural Competence

HRSA Health Resources for Health Care Providers

Institute for Diversity in Health Management

Interpretation Resources

Multi-Cultural Educational Services

STFM Core Curriculum Guidelines

National Center for Cultural Competence’s (NCCC)

CLAS

HRSA Cultural Competence Curriculum Guide

Assessment Materials

Provider's Guide to Quality & Culture Quiz

Cultural Competence Health Practitioner Assessment (CCHPA)

CCHCP Training Programs

AAMC’s Tool for Assessing Cultural Competence Training

Cultural Proficiency (definition)

The Commonwealth Fund

Project Implicit

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