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Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 2/2014

01-04-2014 | Brief Communication

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Cultural Competence of Medical Students Through Online Videos

Authors: Charlie Zhang, Kristy Cho, Jackson Chu, Jonathan Yang

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 2/2014

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The term “mosaic” is often used to describe Canada’s rich cultural diversity. It is in this mosaic that many Chinese immigrants have sought a new home, a better place for their children, and a better life. From 1981 to 1994, over 500,000 Chinese immigrants arrived in Canada, resulting in the rapid growth of the Chinese population in Canada [1]. In 2006, more than 1.2 million Canadians identified as Chinese, making it the second largest visible minority group in the country after South Asians [2]. We use the term “Chinese” to describe all ethnic groups in the People’s Republic of China (Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau) and the Republic of China (Taiwan). …
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Title
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Cultural Competence of Medical Students Through Online Videos
Authors
Charlie Zhang
Kristy Cho
Jackson Chu
Jonathan Yang
Publication date
01-04-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-012-9755-7

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