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  1. Apr 2021
    1. more important than working to become “com-petent” in the cultures of those with whom we work and interact

      I really like their definition of cultural humility and find it interesting that there is a discussion on if cultural humility or competency within a particular culture is more important. This kind of reminds me of the "jack of all trades" vs. "expert in a field" discussion and veterinary careers. As a veterinary student we have a very diverse background of knowledge to be able to address a wide variety of conditions and diseases. Some individuals decide to pursue board certification and expertise in a particular field of veterinary medicine. Even though a veterinarian may be boarded in cardiology and primarily see cardiac patients, it is important to remember other systemic conditions that can lead to similar symptoms/ lesions and to be able to address them accordingly. From this stand point I think that having proper cultural humility and competency within particular cultures that you work and interact can be equally important. If you predominantly work within a certain culture, it is natural to become more competent to interacting with individuals from that culture. At the same time it is important to maintain culture humility so you can properly and respectfully address people from all cultures.