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First-year pharmacy students discuss the importance of cultural awareness in healthcare

Fasting is a common practice in many religions, but what if a patient’s religious beliefs keep him or her from taking a life-saving medication? How do pharmacists work around language barriers? To create cultural awareness among first-year students (P-1) and help them to navigate related challenges in a professional, caring way, the WVU School of Pharmacy has incorporated a new activity into the P-1 curriculum that addresses culture and diversity.