Infusing Planetary Health into Clinical Teaching: A Curriculum-Wide Approach To Sustainability in Medical Education

Medical Science Educator 2026 Open access

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Authors: Matti L. Gild, Jacinta Wong, Naomi Staples, Margaret Schnitzler, Karen M Scott
DOI: 10.1007/s40670-026-02667-x
Cited by: 1
References: 5

Abstract

We describe a co-designed innovative planetary health curriculum using an infusion model embedded across a four-year graduate medical program. Content about sustainability in healthcare is linked to clinical learning, encouraging students to view environmental responsibility as integral to good medical practice.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Climate Change and Health Impacts Sustainability in Higher Education Innovation Sustainability Human-Machine Systems

Publication details

Journal / source
Medical Science Educator
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
36
Issue
2
Pages
509–511
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN