Training the next wave of doctors in climate medicine

Amidst a growing recognition of climate change's health impacts, U.S. medical schools are increasingly embedding climate education in their curricula.

Dr. Sandee LaMotte reports for CNN.

In short:

• Colorado's innovative diploma program is preparing medical professionals to become experts in climate health, a critical and emerging field.
• The program emphasizes practical disaster response training, showing the importance of medical readiness for climate-related emergencies.
• The initiative reflects a broader trend of integrating climate change awareness into healthcare, aiming to enhance patient care in the face of environmental challenges.

Key quote:

"We need credible, knowledgeable and effective leaders, and we want to send a message to clinicians that these are critically important skills for mitigating climate-driven health effects."

— Dr. Jay Lemery, Director of the Climate and Health Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

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