Why is intercultural education in medicine so important today?
Migration, cultural diversity among patients, and misunderstandings within medical teams are everyday realities of modern healthcare. A lack of intercultural competencies can compromise patient safety and health outcomes.
Building Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Equipping healthcare professionals with skills to provide culturally sensitive care and work effectively in diverse medical teams.
Cultural Diversity
Intercultural competencies increase the quality of care for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Better Care
Professional preparation enables medical professionals to better understand the needs of patients from different cultures.
Medical Teams
Effective training enhances intercultural competencies for all members of healthcare teams.
Inclusion
Promoting an inclusive culture ensures respect for diversity and a sense of security for everyone.
EMPOWER Model: The Development Path
The EMPOWER model is an innovative approach to multicultural education designed specifically for medical and health science students. It promotes cultural humility, reflective competencies, and professional wellness.
- E Effective — Optimizing teaching and learning processes
- M Multicultural — Incorporating cultural diversity into education
- P Professional — Developing empathy and ethical conduct
- O Occupational — Supporting health and well-being
- W Wellness — Creating supportive learning environments
- ER Educational Resources — Practical tools and materials
About MultiCultiMed Project
MultiCultiMed is an international Erasmus+ project carried out by six universities from Poland, Spain, Slovenia, Cyprus, Ukraine, and Germany. The project addresses key global challenges — migration, aging populations, and health inequalities — through innovative multicultural education.
Project Outcomes
Partner Universities
Key Topics Covered
Diversity & Inclusion
Benefits of diversity in healthcare, overcoming barriers, and inclusive leadership.
Migration & Health
Impact of migration on health, barriers for migrants and refugees, and transcultural needs.
Cultural Communication
Strategies for effective intercultural communication and collaborative practices in healthcare.
Mental Health
Mental health in multicultural society, acculturation stress, and the Ulysses Syndrome.
Aging Population
Healthcare challenges with aging populations, cultural attitudes toward aging, and ageism.
Ethics & Human Rights
Ethical issues in multicultural medicine, human dignity, tolerance, and patient rights.
MultiCultiMed: Who Is This For?
Our educational resources support the development of cultural awareness and professional competence among various healthcare professionals.
Medical Students
Medicine, nursing, psychology, dietetics, physiotherapy
Healthcare Professionals
Doctors, nurses, therapists seeking continuing education
Educators & Mentors
Teachers and mentors in health sciences education
Healthcare Institutions
Hospitals and clinics building inclusive environments
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Join our international team of experts in intercultural medicine. Together, we work on developing competencies for the future of healthcare.
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Every human being has the right to have their cultural and spiritual needs understood, just as much as their physical and psychological needs are expected to be met.— Madeleine Leininger
Founder of Transcultural Nursing