Practicing Climate-Informed Care: Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health

1 credits · School of Medicine

Climate change is the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century. This course will build upon the climate change and health thread in the MS 1 and 2 years, providing expanded learning for students. The course will use thematic lectures, case-based discussion, and workshop modalities. Employing a climate-informed lens, emphasis will be on practical, applicable skills including patient-centered clinical care, opportunities for sustainable practices, and opportunities for students to explore areas of their particular interest. For questions, contact: Dr. Yuh-Chin Tony Huang, huang002@mc.duke.edu. Credit: 1 Maximum enrollment: 10; Minimum enrollment: 4. Spring only. Yuh-Chin Tony Huang, MD, MHS; Robert Tighe, MD; Jennifer Lawson, MD, MA