Calls for action on transition and sustainable development are multiplying, including in the health sector. The Université Catholique de Louvain, with its “Transition Plan”, is committed to educating students about environmental issues. At the Faculty of Medicine, the transition is also underway with various initiatives. An introductory session on transition and environmental issues was organized with the educational support of the Louvain Leaning Lab and the expertise of many experts, gathered during a focus group. This session took place during the Master 1 general medicine course in 2022. Students were interested in this training and are calling for more comprehensive training and better adapted, in terms of both content and form, to the scale of the issues and their responsibilities as doctors. They are aware of the climate emergency and the role that universities must play in teaching.
What is already known about this topic?
Environmental issues represent one of the greatest health challenges of the future. It is time to take action and train future healthcare professionals in these issues.
What does this article bring up for us?
This article shows the interest shown by future healthcare professionals regarding these issues and the challenges associated with teaching them.
Keywords
Transition, sustainable development, general medical practice