About MultiCultiMed
Modern multicultural education for medical and health science students — an international initiative addressing global healthcare challenges through innovative education.
Project Overview
MultiCultiMed (Project No. 2024-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000251323) is an international initiative carried out by six universities from Poland, Spain, Slovenia, Cyprus, Ukraine, and Germany. The project was launched in response to the growing demand for culturally competent healthcare professionals and the need to modernize educational systems across Europe.
The project addresses key global challenges — migration, aging populations, and health inequalities — through an innovative and integrated approach to multicultural education. It equips students not only with theoretical knowledge but also with practical tools to foster empathy, understand diversity, and work effectively in multicultural teams.
Co-funded by the European Union
Erasmus+ Programme, Key Action 2 — Partnerships for Cooperation in Higher Education
Key Facts
Project Duration
2024 - 2027 (30 months)
Partner Universities
6 institutions from 6 countries
Languages
English, Polish, German, Spanish, Slovenian, Greek, Ukrainian
Target Groups
Medical students, educators, healthcare professionals
Project Outcomes
MultiCultiMed creates a flexible, multidimensional educational system that supports the development of cultural awareness and professional competence.
Multilingual Handbook
A comprehensive academic handbook covering 14 chapters on multicultural education in healthcare. Written by experts from 6 European countries, available in 7 languages.
- 14 comprehensive chapters
- Academic research foundation
- Creative Commons licensed (CC BY-SA)
Interactive Platform
An engaging educational platform with exercises aligned with the handbook content, supporting practical skill development and self-reflection.
- Interactive exercises
- Reflective journaling tools
- Progress tracking
Methodological Guide for Teachers
Comprehensive guidance for educators implementing multicultural education, including exercise methodologies and assessment guidelines.
- Detailed lesson plans
- Discussion facilitation tips
- Assessment rubrics
Human Library
A collection of real-life stories from individuals representing marginalized or culturally diverse groups, fostering empathy and understanding.
- Personal narratives
- Video testimonials
- Diverse perspectives
Research Cycles
Two research cycles were carried out, providing valuable data on resilience and health-related factors across multiple countries.
- 1,662 participants across 8 countries
- Analysis of resilience and health-related factors
- 3 peer-reviewed publications
- Development of the Clinical Bystander Allyship Readiness Scale (CBARS)
European Congress
European Congress on Multiculturalism in Medicine and Health Sciences — a landmark event bringing together researchers, educators, and practitioners.
- 100 onsite participants
- 100+ online participants
- 30+ speakers from across Europe
- Young Researchers Session
- Workshop: Balancing Values: Human Rights in Multicultural Nursing Practice
Partner Universities
Six leading universities across Europe collaborating to transform multicultural education in healthcare.
Poland
Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin
Spain
University of Murcia
Slovenia
University of Novo Mesto
Cyprus
Cyprus University of Technology
Ukraine
Ivan Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine
Germany
Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften
People Involved
Meet the researchers, educators, and professionals driving the MultiCultiMed project across six European countries.
Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin
Poland
Małgorzata Szkup
Associate Professor, PhD, RN
Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Head of the Subdepartment of Social Nursing
Beata Karakiewicz
Professor, PhD, RN
Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Head of Department of Social Medicine and Public Health
Artur Kotwas
PhD
Head of Subdepartment of Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Paulina Zabielska
PhD
Department of Social Medicine, Subdepartment of Social Medicine and Public Health
Marta Kożybska
PhD
Subdepartment of Medical Law
Małgorzata Zimny
PhD
Department of Obstetrics and Pregnancy Pathology
University of Novo Mesto
Slovenia
Karmen Erjavec
Professor
Vice-Rector for Research
Sabina Krsnik
MSc
Head of the Project and International Office, Junior Researcher
Ivan Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University
Ukraine
Olha Fedortsiv
Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences
Department of Pediatric Diseases and Pediatric Surgery
Emilia Burbela
Associate Professor, PhD, MD
Department of Pediatric Diseases and Pediatric Surgery
Cyprus University of Technology
Cyprus
Elena Rousou
Assistant Professor, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences; Vice Chair of the European Transcultural Nurses Association
Panagiota Ellina
PhD, MSc, RN
Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences
Paraskevi Charitou
PhDc, MSc, RN
Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences
University of Murcia
Spain
Marzena Mikła
Associate Professor, PhD, MSc, RN
Faculty of Nursing, nurse at the Reina Sofía General University Hospital in Murcia, Spain
Paloma Moral De Calatrava
PhD, BSc
Director of the Department of Nursing
Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Maria A. Marchwacka
Professor, PhD
Faculty of Nursing Science and Health Sciences
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