The intercultural development inventory as a cultural competency and sensitivity measure for medical students opting into Project CURA, a student run local and global service learning organization at Creighton University School Of Medicine
2.085_HRW Leadership lessons in health disparities: What do students learn in studentvs. program directed field experiences? B.C. Williams, J. Williams, A. Haig, P.B. Mullan; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA Background: Leadership training is advocated as an essential component of health professions' education. Most curricula are based on 'best concepts' from business or organizational leadership literature. We sought to describe medical students' perceptions of high value leadership lessons derived from field experiences related to health disparities, and compare lessons from studentvs. program directed projects. Methods: Ninety second year medical students in the University of Michigan Global Health and Disparities Path of Excellence during 3 academic years (2012 15) formed teams to complete field projects. In Years 1 and 3 students pursued questions of interest through engagement with an organization or person in health disparities. In Year 2 teams were assigned to collaborate with pre selected community based organizations (CBOs) to deliver a 'product' useful to the CBO. In all years students were introduced to the GRPI (Goals, Roles, Processes, and Interpersonal Relations) model of organizational analysis. Years 1 and 3 project reports described "lessons in physician leadership" in open text format. In Year 2, reports included a structured analysis based on GRPI, and an open text description of "lessons/reflections" Opentext responses from all years were abstracted and phrases describing lessons in leadership were extracted. Responses were sorted into categories by consensus among the authors. Findings: Eight categories were identified: 1) personal commitment, 2) work life balance, 3) personal leadership skills, 4) organizational development, 5) strategic planning, 6) coalition building, 7) interdisciplinary work, and 8) patient centeredness. Themes of personal and commitment, strategic planning, and coalition building were represented across all years. Themes of personal development, work life balance, and interdisciplinary work appeared in Years 1 and 3 but not Year 2. Interpretation: Medical students' high value learning in health disparities leadership occurs across a broader range of domains than curricula based on business models, reflecting their exploration of the unique challenges of a career related to addressing health disparities. Student directed, field based projects allow students to learn across a wider range of domains than program directed curricula. Leadership curricula should provide conceptual frameworks for learning leadership opportunities, then provide opportunities for student directed flexible learning experiences. Other areas of leadership learning of high value to medical students may be identified in future research. Abstract 2.086_HRW The intercultural development inventory as a cultural: 2.086_HRW The intercultural development inventory as a cultural competency and sensitivity measure for medical students opting into Project CURA, a student run local and global service learning organization at Creighton University School Of Medicine J. Wu, A. Lai, A. Roedlach, T. Townley, D. Munley; Creighton University School of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University Department of Cultural and Social Studies; Creighton University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, Creighton University School of Medicine Project Purpose: Physician intercultural sensitivity and insight are essential aspects of professionalism, effective team collaboration, and patient care. Cultural sensitivity formation for medical students and physicians remains an increasingly important consideration for medical institutions preparing graduates to practice effectively both locally and globally. The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is a validated measure assessing attitudes and orientation towards other cultures to evaluate intercultural perspectives in a group and individual context. Although the IDI has been used in multiple disciplines of healthcare, business, and education measure intercultural mindsets, it has never been applied to medical students in their pre clinical years. The purpose of the study is to (1) apply the IDI to a novel population over a one year period and (2) Assess the IDI as an evaluation tool for service learning programs. Structure/Methods/Design: We offered the IDI v.3 to 31 first year medical students opting into Project CURA, a student run local and global service learning organization, to assess intercultural attitudes before intercultural formation experiences involving predeparture training and a 4 6 week service learning experience at international sites. The IDI v.3 consists of 50 quantitative items, 19 demographic items, and 4 qualitative questions. Outcome/Evaluation: Analysis and discussion focuses on IDI developmental stages of Denial, Polarization, Minimization, Acceptance, Adaptation, and Cultural Disengagement in medical students as well as predictors and factors impacting intercultural formation. Perceived intercultural orientation scores and actual developmental orientation scores are measured. Going Forward: This study examines the utility and effectiveness of the IDI in evaluating intercultural formation programs in medical education. Future steps include investigating the impact of Project CURA on intercultural sensitivity and personal development by administering the IDI to participating students following immersion experiences. Implementation and further critical analysis of intercultural training programs in medical education can benefit universities, student organizations, and community partners. Such intention and purpose can improve intercultural training for medical students and move institutions towards egalitarian partnerships in addressing health disparities. Funding: The study was funded by application fees from Project CURA participants without external funding. 1. Liza Altshuler, Nan M. Sussman, and Elizabeth Kachur, "Assessing changes in intercultural sensitivity among physician A n n a l s o f G l o b a l H e a l t h V O L 8 2 N O 3 2 0 1 6 Human Resources and Workforce M a yeJ u n e 2 0 1 6 4 7 3 5 1 0 509 trainees using the intercultural development inventory," International Journal of Intercultural Relations; 2003, 27(4) 387 401. 2. Mitchell R. Hammer. "Additional cross cultural validity testing of the Intercultural Development Inventory," International Journal of Intercultural Relations; 2011.,http:/dx.doi.org/10.1016/j. ijintrel.2011.02.014. 3. Liza Altshuler, 2003 ibid. 4. Ng Peiying, Trevor Goddard, Nigel Gribble, and Christine Pickard,"International placements increase the culturla sensitivity and competency of professional health students: A quantitative and qualitative study," Journal of Physical Therapy Education; 2012, 26(1) 61 68. 5. Michael J. Huckabee and Gina S. Matkin, "Examining intercultural sensitivity and competency of Physician Assistant Students," Journal of Allied Health; 2012, 41(3):e55 e61. Abstract 2.087_HRW: 2.087_HRW AIDS barefoot doctors in rural Kenya: A paradigm for sustainable public health impact Mount Kenya University Purpose: AIDS Barefoot Doctors [ABDs] constitute a cadre of grassroots health workers who are leading their communities in breaking the cycle of disease and poverty. Since 2004, 24 ABDs have been trained and empowered to improve public health through multi faceted interventions. Context: SOTENI "All of us" in Swahili] links organizations in Kenya and the USA. This network operates with a unified paradigm of sustainability, based on local leadership demonstrated by donation of property, democratically elected managers, and community wide engagement. The prevention and mitigation of HIV/AIDS has been a priority for three of SOTENI's "Villages of Hope," including Siaya County where HIV/AIDS prevalence is 3 highest in Kenya. Design: In 2004, 21 high school graduates were trained in first aid, HIV/AIDS, and public health. Refresher courses have enabled them to respond to evolving priorities and opportunities. Program stakeholders are PLWHA and their households, their wider communities, international students, and commercial sex workers. Outcomes and Evaluation: The ABDs have provided: Homebased care for persons living with HIV/AIDS [PLWHAs] and their households; Training, seeds, and other supplies for income generating activities; Clean and safe drinking water; Holistic support for orphans and other vulnerable children; School based and outof school behavior change communication; In home treatment for endemic infestations of worms; Referrals for clinic based services (e.g. prevention of mother to child transmission [PMTCT] of HIV, highly active antiretroviral therapy [HAART] Male and female condoms; Family planning; and Commodities (e.g. bed nets, folate, water purification equipment) Eighteen of the original 21 ABDs continue their public health work. Factors promoting sustainability include flexibility in scheduling and programming, ABD leadership, pertinent priorities, mentoring, job satisfaction, transportation, and partnering with local and international individuals and institutions. Going Forward: SOTENI is addressing challenges of remuneration, HIV/AIDS donor fatigue, reporting (due to ABDs' limitations in English and computers) and quality. Funding: This program has been supported by SOTENI, USAID, MAC AIDS, DANIDA, Positive Action for Children Fund [PACF] Government of Kenya, Mount Kenya University, and the University of Cincinnati. Abstract 2.088_HRW: 2.088_HRW Developing innovative and interdisciplinary global health training programs across all levels of medical education Daniel Young, Ashti Doobay Persaud, Shannon Galvin, Robert L. Murphy; Northwestern University Program: Northwestern University provides innovative and interdisciplinary g