Funded in part by the United Hospital Fund, the Resident Assessment Tool on Cultural Competence (RATCC) was designed to develop and pilot-test a Web-based interactive tool to evaluate physician residents' professionalism, cultural competence, and general interpersonal communication skills.

The GNYHA Foundation collaborated with a physician consultant and ComputerSims to develop this Web-based evaluation methodology for cultural competency. The RATCC was pilot tested at four hospital sites, and nine residency programs completed it. Post-test evaluation questions determined the effectiveness of the training and assessed residents’ perceptions of the trainings and tool.

For more information on disparities and cultural competency, visit the GNYHA Health Disparities Resource Center.