Assessment of Climate-Health Curricula at International Health Professions Schools

Key Points Question What is the state of curricula on the possible association between climate change and health (climate-health) among health professions institutions internationally? Findings In this survey that included responses from 84 health professions institutions internationally, 63% reported offering education on climate-health, most commonly as part of a required core course. Adding the topic is under discussion at most institutions, with respondents reporting challenges in trying to institute the curriculum and receiving a positive response to adding the content. Meaning The survey suggests that there is a range of educational offerings on climate-health, gaps in those offerings at many institutions, and challenges and opportunities for instituting or developing curricula.