In addition to providing information, programs to reduce disparities in clinical care should also emphasize cultural sensitivity and cultural competence. Cultural sensitivity refers to one’s insight into his or her own cultural beliefs and experiences (13 ), whereas cultural competence refers to one’s ability to understand and respond effectively to others’ cultural needs and to establish interpersonal relationships bridging cultural differences ( 7 ). Several components of effective cultural sensitivity and cultural competence training programs have been described. First, programs should help clinicians understand how their own experiences affect their perceptions of other races ( 13 , 18 ). Second, programs should help clinicians become aware of the circumstances that activate racial-ethnic stereotyping ( 13 ). Third, programs should introduce communication techniques that help clinicians approach their patients as individuals