cultural competence online for medical practice (ccomp) is an attempt in the united states to address one of the factors - the patient-doctor interaction. the ccomp project is funded by a grant from the national institutes of health (nih) through the national heart lung and blood institute (nhlbi). ccomp offers a clinician's guide to reduce cardiovascular disparities, intended to create effective cross-cultural approaches to care for african-american patients with cardiovascular disease, especially hypertension. videos with real patient scenarios and case-based modules are aimed at developing this increased awareness.