Interactive curriculum to teach medical students health and climate change

Abstract

Developing novel curricula to educate medical students in the impacts of climate change is increasingly important. Didactics must be based on the latest climate research which is rapidly evolving. Small group discussion and case-based problem solving are critical in skill building to apply the knowledge. Additionally, integration of elements such as the creative process of making podcasts and infographics allow for deeper processing of content and for the establishment of associations and connections between the biomedical and psychosocial sciences.

Keywords

• Medical education
• Climate change
• Social determinants of health