GME Distinction in Climate Change, Sustainability, and Health

This one-year Scholars Program prepares residents and fellows of all specialties across Columbia and Cornell to lead at the intersection of climate change, human health, and healthcare sustainability. Participants will develop a strong foundation in climate–health science while building practical skills to translate that knowledge into action at the intersection of clinical care, health care delivery, research, education and/or policy.

The curriculum combines structured learning with hands-on application through an individualized scholarly project aligned with each scholar’s interests. Along the way, scholars benefit from dedicated mentorship and meaningful engagement with leaders across the field. At the end of the year, they have the opportunity to attend the annual CleanMed Conference on healthcare sustainability, hosted by Health Care without Harm.

Graduates emerge equipped to integrate climate and health into clinical care, education, and institutional practice, bringing this expertise to their departments, health systems, and communities.