Artículos - Vicerrectoría de Vinculación e Internacionalización
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- Beyond logistics : Intercultural dimensions of hosting visiting medical students in the Dominican Republic(2026) Pamela Jiménez Taveras. Journal of the Global Health AcademyThis reflection explores the intercultural dimensions of hosting visiting medical students in the Dominican Republic from the perspective of local program coordination. While often perceived as primarily logistical, coordinating international exchanges involves navigating complex cultural, linguistic, and interpersonal dynamics that significantly shape students’ experiences. This perspective highlights key aspects of student adaptation, including language barriers in clinical settings, differences in communication styles within a high-context culture, and exposure to unfamiliar clinical practices and healthcare systems. Particular attention is given to the role of institutional support, host families, and campus integration in fostering a sense of belonging and facilitating intercultural competence. The letter also emphasizes the often invisible role of coordinators in bridging communication gaps, managing expectations, and creating structured support systems that enable effective collaboration between students, healthcare providers, and host communities. Additionally, it acknowledges the reciprocal nature of these exchanges, where institutions and coordinators also benefit from students’ perspectives and feedback. Ultimately, this reflection underscores that global health education extends beyond clinical training and is rooted in meaningful intercultural engagement. Experiences such as these contribute to the development of adaptable, empathetic, and culturally competent healthcare professionals prepared to work in diverse global contexts.
Artículo (revista) - Train to transform : Intercultural competence as a pillar of higher education and social development(2025) Camila Alcántara. Intercultural Connector (World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence Newsletter)Intercultural competence (IC) has become a key skill in higher education, not only for entering a globalized job market but also for building fairer, more inclusive, and collaborative societies. This article underscores the importance of integrating IC into university curricula by educating students through cultural intelligence, developing global citizenship, empowering faculty as teacher training multiplying agents, and evaluating graduates as indicators of institutional impact. Through practical models, case studies, and best practice recommendations, universities as catalysts for transformative intercultural engagement. Finally, it highlights the essential role of educators in raising awareness and championing intercultural learning in the classroom.
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