A fourth-year medical student, who earned college credit in lieu of monetary compensation worked 20 hours a week for two months with the program director to conduct research and draft the curriculum and overhead presentation for the statistical portion of this outreach activity. This method recognizes differences in learning styles in different cultural groups. The method is interactive and celebrates the individual traditions and activities of the tribe. The method is designed to benefit those who learn by application and incorporates techniques that benefit different learning styles. The method incorporates both quantitative and qualitative methods in its delivery and evaluation.
Local providers benefit from seeing the presentation.
The presentation assists them in gaining a better understanding of the culture in which they provide services. They gain varying levels cultural awareness and competency and are better able to incorporate culturally sensitive messages into patient care. These individuals have established relationships in the community and are themselves, local people. Tribal members respond favorably when it is evident that you understand and respect their culture and traditions. Presentation efficacy increases when local tribal survivors are involved and are willing to share with other tribal members their personal experiences.