A 10-week American Sign Language and Deaf health elective for medical students significantly improved knowledge of accessible communication strategies, disability laws, confidence arranging interpreters, and comfort with Deaf patients. This course demonstrates the impact of integrating targeted language and cultural competency training into medical curricula to advance equitable, accessible care.
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