Why Cultural Preparation Matters

Why Cultural Preparation Matters: Experiences of Kybele Medical Volunteers AbroadMedge Owen, professor of obstetric anesthesia at Wake Forest University and President of Kybel, and volunteers from Kybele will discuss why cultural preparation is important in international programs and activities.Kybele is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to improving childbirth conditions worldwide through medical education partnerships. Kybele organizes in-country programs to improve essential treatment, technology, and training of health care workers to make childbirth safer and less painful. Kybele serves as an ongoing information resource for member partners. International diversity, multi-disciplinary teamwork, on-site training, cost efficiency, and leadership development are key elements of the Kybele model.