Conferences, Webinars and Training

The Office of Diversity and Cultural Competence coordinates the School of Medicine-based Campus Conversations on Diversity, which features trainers who have completed the Cook Ross Training of Trainers workshop. Since March 2009, this group has conducted workshops involving Pathology, Anesthesiology and Human Resources. To date, more than 130 staff members have participated.

Training Tools

Clinical Video Vignettes: Quality Care for Diverse Populations

This educational program includes five video vignettes depicting simulated physician-patient visits in an office setting as a means to explore ethnic and sociocultural issues found in today's diverse health care environment. Produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), with partial funding by the Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, June 2002. Contributors: K. Bullock, L.G. Epstein, E.L. Lewis, R.C. Like, J.E. South Paul, C. Stroebel, et al.)

Available from:
The American Academy of Family Physicians, AAFP Order Dept.
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Leawood, KS 66211
Phone 800-944-0000
Fax 913-906-6075

Guide: Mental Health - A Guide for Latinos and their Families

American Psychiatric Association
A new DVD and guidebook seek to inform the general Latino community about mental health, dispel common misperceptions, and reduce the stigma of mental illness among Latinos.