We Need to Train Climate Doctors The four major competencies that trainees develop include: Fluency with climate and health impacts: understanding how perturbations in earth science impact human well-being—both pathophysiologic and societal. Facility with concepts of mitigation and adaptation as actions within public and private entities and the ability to evaluate quality and effectiveness of such actions related to health impacts. Capacity to lead effective climate and health programmatic development within the academic, public, and private sectors. Outstanding science communication skills to effectively articulate the impacts of climate change upon human health—both in academia and through lay communication.
