Climate Change and Human Health ECHO: global telementoring for health professionals

Authors

Joanna G. Katzman, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
David Herring, 2National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Paul Schramm, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 4University of California School of Medicine, San Diego, California, USA
Laura Tomedi, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
John-Michael Maury
Summers Kalishman, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Briana Kazhe-Dominguez, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Jinang Liu, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Chamron Martin, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Sanjeev Arora, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To increase the knowledge and communication skills of health professionals related to climate change and human health (CCHH). METHODS: From February to April 2021, Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) created an 8-week, synchronous and virtual, CCHH ECHO telementoring series for health professionals. Didactics, simulated cases, and climate change tools were used to educate the interprofessional group of participants. RESULTS: During this CCHH ECHO pilot series, 625 unique participants represented 45 US states and 25 countries. The participants reported that they increased their knowledge, skills, and communication techniques regarding climate change and health. CONCLUSIONS: The human health effects of climate change is an emerging field, and increasing knowledge and communication skills among RECEIVED: July 16, 2021. ACCEPTED: October 29, 2021 TYPE: Original Research health practitioners is of critical importance. The CCHH ECHO is one potential platform that may reach a diverse community of health professionals globally due to the diffusion and demonopolization of knowledge.

Recommended Citation

Katzman, J. G., Herring, D., Schramm, P., Tomedi, L., Maury, J. M., Kalishman, S... & Arora, S. Climate Change and Human Health ECHO: global telementoring for health professionals. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development. 2021; 8, 23821205211061019. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/23821205211061019.