Background: Residency programs vary widely in types of training to increase cultural competency and sensitivity. Moreover, few empirical studies exist regarding effectiveness of these experiences. The purpose of our study was to offer and evaluate a linguistic mini-immersion, !Español Rápido!, required of 8 new family practice interns during their orientation month at the University of North Carolina.
Description: The curriculum was based on accelerative learning, a pedagogy that considers all parts of the brain, the paraconscious, and the role of the emotions.
Evaluation: Pretests and posttests and a postimmersion and 6-month follow-up evaluation indicated that the mini-immersion was successful. A simple t test for paired samples showed a significant improvement in interns' comprehension after the 6-day immersion, t(7)=11.399, p<.000.
Conclusion: This brief experience should be viewed only as a first step in a long-term plan for a comprehensive curriculum to prepare family practice residents as culturally competent practitioners.
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