Improve your knowledge, awareness and acceptance of other cultures for Doctors in Training

Course ID: SW24-103

 

Associated Ladders of Learning:

• 4 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• For more information please click here to find our Course Catalogue

Overview:

Our world today is characterised by communities encompassing of people belonging to a diversity of cultural backgrounds. Sometimes, where there are cultural differences, tension can arise and mistakes can be made. This course explores the importance of self-reflection and looks at ways we can grow our cultural and global knowledge. We consider some practical ways we can make meaningful connections across common barriers and leave participants with tangible actions to develop their own culture.

Content:

1. Understand the variety of ways culture is understood and experienced by different people.

2. Understand how our lived experiences can influence biases and stereotypes.

3. Know the importance and practicalities of practising self-awareness.

4. Explore the importance of self-education and having an informed perspective.

5. Investigate the barriers to communication across cultures.

Audience:

CT1, CT2, ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, ST5, ST6+, IMT1, IMT2, IMT3 or Public Health Trainee

Course Length:

This is a half day course starting at 13:30 and finishing at 16:30

Venue:

Online via Teams

Booking for these courses will be taken on MaxCourse, our online booking system.

Information about how to use MaxCourse can be found on our website.

Please email england.facultydevelopment.sw@nhs.net with any questions, before and on the day.