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Implementation Guide

The CRHE is an expert-reviewed repository of learning objectives, case studies, and slides, developed through collaborative efforts across 25 countries. We aim to provide educators and students with the best practices for integrating climate and health content into health education curricula. By following these guidelines, you can effectively adapt CRHE resources and make a meaningful impact on climate and health education.

General Tips for Teaching Health Professions Students about Climate Change

Teaching health professions students about climate change is a crucial step in addressing the impacts of the climate crisis on healthcare. To effectively integrate climate and health content into curricula, consider the following tips:

Acknowledge the Value of Time

Health education curricula are packed with content, but the urgency of the climate crisis demands attention. Recognize the time constraints and find ways to incorporate climate and health content without overwhelming existing curricula.

Start Where You Are

Whether you have a single teaching session or direct an entire course, you can begin integrating climate and health content. Take that first step and build upon it over time.

Link to Existing Structures and Topics

Integrate climate and health knowledge within familiar and essential content and structures for students. This approach saves time and ensures sustainability in curricular efforts.

Partner with Students and Trainees

Collaboration between faculty and students is a powerful way to bring medical knowledge and passion for climate change together, fostering innovation and meaningful content integration.

Using a Single Resource

The CRHE offers a range of learning objectives, case studies, and slide sets that can be adapted to meet the specific needs of learners and teaching settings. To effectively use a single resource, consider the following questions:

  • What climate and health content have your learners previously received?
  • How much time do you have for the session, and how many learners will be participating?
  • Will the CRHE content make up the entirety of the session, or will you integrate it with existing material?
  • What instructional methods will you use, and how will you engage your learners?
  • Will you assign pre-reading or pre-work for the session?


Utilize the provided rubric to evaluate and adapt the content to fit your needs effectively. Check for updated literature, consider local geography-related climate-health impacts, and take into account population-specific exposure risks and vulnerabilities.

Curriculum Implementation – Students

Students play a vital role in advocating for climate and health content integration. They offer fresh perspectives, innovation, and insights into the most meaningful integration points within existing curricula. The partnership between students and faculty serves as a tool for co-creation and meaningful engagement.

To implement climate and health curricula, consider the key questions outlined in Appendix 2, which will help you gain approval and buy-in from school leadership and faculty. Utilize resources like the Planetary Health Report Card and the 2022 MS4SF Guide to Climate and Health Curricular Reform to support your efforts and connect with a network of students engaged in similar initiatives.

Curriculum Implementation – Faculty

Faculty support is essential for successful curriculum implementation. Faculty-student partnerships can leverage the existing co-created resources to save time and effort. When engaging faculty, demonstrate how climate and health content align with their expertise and enhance traditional medical topics.

Consider areas of synergy and potential allies across the academic medical center or university. Identify key stakeholders and seek faculty development opportunities to engage a broader audience effectively. Starting with high-yield topics where the intersection of climate and health is strongest can build momentum for broader curriculum change.

Incorporate the co-creation model (Figure 2) to integrate content effectively and engage teaching faculty in the adaptation and ownership of the material.

Conclusion

The CRHE Implementation Guide equips educators and students with the necessary tools and insights to integrate climate and health content into health education curricula. By fostering collaboration and innovation, we can prepare future healthcare professionals to address the challenges of the climate crisis and promote a healthier and sustainable world. Reach out to us at climateresourceshealthed@gmail.com for any feedback or to become a contributor to our resource bank.

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