24. Cultural Awareness in Healthcare

Join Max Marks and Aysha Hoang, current students at the University of Connecticut’s School of Dental Medicine, as they interview Dr. Sarita Arteaga about cultural awareness in healthcare. In her roles as professor and associate Dean of Students at UConn’s School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Arteaga uses her own experiences in various environments to educate students on how to be culturally sensitive providers for a diverse population of patients. Dr. Arteaga highlights how important interprofessional teamwork is and how we can learn from other’s experiences to benefit our patients.