Developing Cultural Humility Through an Interprofessional Clinical Education Experience

Abstract

he demographic makeup of the United States in the 21st century continues to become more diverse and faces significant change in the next 25 years. By 2044, it is anticipated that current ethnic minorities will be the majority, and by 2030, the population older than 65 years will outpopulate younger ages, and immigration will be the leading cause of population growth for the country. 1,2 Health care systems must be prepared to deliver accessible, patient-centered care to all groups and respond to these changing demographics. Existing systemic, organizational, and professional norms that create health care disparities for certain groups are a public health priority. 3 Future health care professionals, their educators, and those licensed in practice should be prepared to respectfully deliver care within a cultural context. 3