As the realities of climate change increasingly impact patient care and healthcare systems worldwide, the Geisel School of Medicine is proud to offer a timely and innovative enrichment course this fall: "Climate & Health – Research, Action, and Impact."
Led by an interdisciplinary team of faculty sponsors — Dr. Katie Lichter (Radiation Oncology), Dr. Sarah Crockett (Emergency Medicine), and Dr. Robert K. McLellan (Occupational & Environmental Medicine) — this 6-week course aims to prepare future healthcare professionals to understand and respond to the health consequences of our changing environment.
Course Highlights
-
Dates: October 7 – November 18, 2025
-
Time: Tuesdays, 4:30–5:30/5:45 PM
-
Format: Hybrid (Zoom + In-person at DHMC – location TBD)
-
Eligibility: Open to Geisel M1s/M2s, MPH students, graduate students from Thayer, TDI, and other Dartmouth programs
Each week will explore a unique topic — from disaster response and environmental exposures to sustainable healthcare systems and climate equity. The course will wrap up with an outdoor community reflection session, fostering cross-campus collaboration and personal engagement with the material.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
-
Understand how climate change impacts human health and healthcare systems
-
Learn how healthcare contributes to environmental degradation — and how to address it
-
Explore real-world case studies in sustainable design, systems thinking, and advocacy
-
Connect with Dartmouth faculty involved in cutting-edge climate-health research
-
Leave with tools and inspiration to integrate sustainability into their future careers
A Step Toward Climate-Resilient Healthcare
This course is offered in alignment with the Dartmouth Cancer Center Division of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience, underscoring Dartmouth’s institutional commitment to addressing climate change as a health emergency.
Whether you're planning a career in oncology, emergency medicine, public health, or systems design, this course offers a valuable foundation for making meaningful, sustainable change in healthcare.
Interested in enrolling or auditing?
Click here to read more about this enrichment course
Reach out to student coordinator Kali Smolen (MS4) or contact the course sponsors directly for more details.