RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Pharmacy Students’ Perceptions of Cultural Competence Encounters During Practice Experiences JF American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education JO Am J Pharm Educ FD American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy SP 31 DO 10.5688/ajpe78231 VO 78 IS 2 A1 Cooper, Loren-Ashley A1 Vellurattil, Rosalyn Padiyara A1 Quiñones-Boex, Ana YR 2014 UL http://www.ajpe.org/content/78/2/31.abstract AB Objective. To determine pharmacy students’ perceptions regarding cultural competence training, cross-cultural experiences during advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs), and perceived comfort levels with various cultural encounters.Methods. Fourth-year pharmacy (P4) students were asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of their fourth APPE.Results. Fifty-two of 124 respondents (31.9%) reported having 1 or more cultural competence events during their APPEs, the most common of which was caring for a patient with limited English proficiency.Conclusion. Students reported high levels of comfort with specific types of cultural encounters (disabilities, sexuality, financial barriers, mental health), but reported to be less comfortable in other situations.