At the Interface of Culture and Medicine

Thirteen essays open an important dialogue in the emerging field of medical culture. In this ground-breaking contribution to the emerging field of medical culture, twenty-five professionals in various fields of medicine have contributed thirteen papers on topics from the perception of skills of international medical graduates to conflicting expectations of patient care to differing methodologies used by professionals from various cultures. Medical educators, practitioners, sociologists, and policy makers will find this book makes a significant foray into an under-explored sector of research.

Earle H. Waugh is Professor Emeritus and Director of the Centre for the Cross-Cultural Study of Health and Healing in the Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Dentistry, University of Alberta in Edmonton. Olga Szafran is Associate Director of Research in the Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta in Edmonton. Rodney A. Crutcher is Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, and founding Director of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Program (2000-2008).