Cultural competence: the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across many cultures. The goal of this course is to expand our cultural understanding and develop the skills necessary to appreciate, interpret, and communicate with others in a globalized world. We will become aware of our individual world views, develop positive attitudes towards cultural differences, and gain knowledge and understanding of cultural practices around the world while defining what cultural competence means within the context of medicine, healthcare, and global health.