Climatizing the internal medicine residency curriculum: A practical guide for integrating the topic of climate and health into resident education

Kuczmarski, Thomas M.; Fox, Jacob; Katznelson, Ethan; Thakral, Durga; Aung, Khin-Kyemon; Moore, Emily; Eisen, Jonathan A.; Slutzman, Jonathan E.; LaRocque, Regina C.; Solomon, Caren G.; Furie, Gregg L.; Dellaripa, Paul F.

doi:10.1016/j.joclim.2021.100067

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“…In this survey, most respondents strongly or somewhat agreed that formal education on environmental sustainability should be developed (66%). Frameworks for implementing postgraduate eco‐education suggest highlighting the impacts of climate change on patient presentations and encouraging adaptation of current clinical practices 29,30 . This may be effective within otolaryngology, as fewer respondents in our study felt that climate change will significantly harm their patients (28%) compared to future generations (81%), suggesting a feeling of distance from its impacts.…”

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“…Frameworks for implementing postgraduate ecoeducation suggest highlighting the impacts of climate change on patient presentations and encouraging adaptation of current clinical practices. 29,30 This may be effective within otolaryngology, as fewer respondents in our study felt that climate change will significantly harm their patients (28%) compared to future generations (81%), suggesting a feeling of distance from its impacts. However, the climate crisis already impacts OHNS patients; it increases aeroallergens, worsens air quality, and increases ultraviolet radiation, subsequently increasing the prevalence of upper airway diseases and cutaneous malignancies of the head and neck.…”

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Attitudes and Perceptions of Canadian Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgeons and Residents on Environmental Sustainability

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Objective Healthcare systems, specifically operating rooms, significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing operating room environmental sustainability requires understanding current practices, opinions, and barriers. This is the first study assessing the attitudes and perceptions of otolaryngologists on environmental sustainability. Study Design Cross‐sectional virtual survey. Setting Email survey to active members of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Methods A 23‐question survey was developed in REDCap. The questions focused on four themes: (1) demographics, (2) attitudes and beliefs, (3) institutional practices, and (4) education. A combination of multiple choice, Likert‐scale, and open‐ended questions were employed. Results Response rate was 11% (n = 80/699). Most respondents strongly believed in climate change (86%). Only 20% strongly agree that operating rooms contribute to the climate crisis. Most agree environmental sustainability is very important at home (62%) and in their community (64%), only 46% said it was very important in the operating room. Barriers to environmental sustainability were incentives (68%), hospital supports (60%), information/knowledge (59%), cost (58%), and time (50%). Of those involved in residency programs, 89% (n = 49/55) reported there was no education on environmental sustainability or they were unsure if there was. Conclusion Canadian otolaryngologists strongly believe in climate change, but there is more ambivalence regarding operating rooms as a significant contributor. There is a need for further education and a systemic reduction of barriers to facilitate eco‐action in otolaryngology operating rooms.

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Attitudes and Perceptions of Canadian Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgeons and Residents on Environmental Sustainability

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“…The ‘AMEE consensus’ and ‘Sustainable healthcare education (SHE)’ are the most prominent guiding examples in terms of medical PH education [ 23 , 36 ]. A recently published article [ 45 ] has focused on the integration of climate related health topics in internal medicine and its subspecialty groups. However, existing postgraduate medical educational frameworks need more knowledge base in the current scenario.…”

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Planetary Health Education and Capacity Building for Healthcare Professionals in a Global Context: Current Opportunities, Gaps and Future Directions

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Afrin

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The emerging concept of planetary health needs to be discussed in a more organized and sustainable way within the global public health and healthcare disciplines. Therefore, planetary health should be considered a cardinal component of the global academic framework for healthcare professionals. The availability of related curricula and courses is crucial to equip health professionals in this relatively new discipline of planetary health. In this review article, we aimed to explore published articles and online databases of courses to summarize the available planetary health education opportunities and discussions for health professionals, to identify the gaps in resource allocation and to suggest future recommendations. We observed a visible resource inequity in the global south with the lack of a universal planetary health module for healthcare professionals. Additionally, there is minimal inclusion of allied health disciplines in this learning process. We therefore recommend a dedicated network of motivated healthcare professionals and regional hubs with an agenda to ensure a comprehensive, uniform, and inclusive planetary health education curriculum and practice.

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“…The 'AMEE consensus' and 'Sustainable healthcare education (SHE)' are the most prominent guiding examples in terms of medical PH education (11,29). A recently published article (38) has focused on the integration of climate related health topics in internal medicine and its subspecialty groups. However, existing postgraduate medical educational frameworks need more knowledge base in the current scenario.…”

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Planetary Health Education and Capacity Building for Healthcare Professionals in Global Context: Current Opportunities, Gaps and Future Directions

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Afrin³

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The emerging concept of planetary health needs to be discussed in a more organized and sustainable way within the global public health and healthcare disciplines. Therefore, planetary health should be considered a cardinal component of the global academic framework for healthcare professionals. The availability of related curricula and courses is crucial to equip health professionals in this relatively new discipline of planetary health. In this review article, we aimed to explore published articles and online databases of courses to summarize the available planetary health education opportunities and discussions for health professionals, to identify the gaps in resource allocation and to suggest future recommendations. We observed a visible re-source inequity in global south with the lack of a universal planetary health module for healthcare professionals. Additionally, there is minimal inclusion of allied health disciplines in this learning process. We, therefore, recommend a dedicated network of motivated healthcare professionals and regional hubs with an agenda to ensure a comprehensive, uniform, and inclusive planetary health education curriculum and practice.

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Climatizing the internal medicine residency curriculum: A practical guide for integrating the topic of climate and health into resident education

Cited by 21 publications

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Attitudes and Perceptions of Canadian Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgeons and Residents on Environmental Sustainability

Attitudes and Perceptions of Canadian Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgeons and Residents on Environmental Sustainability

Planetary Health Education and Capacity Building for Healthcare Professionals in a Global Context: Current Opportunities, Gaps and Future Directions

Planetary Health Education and Capacity Building for Healthcare Professionals in Global Context: Current Opportunities, Gaps and Future Directions

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