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Area of Science:

  • Planetary Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Climate Change Impacts

Background:

  • Recognized parallels between global pandemics and the escalating climate crisis.
  • Identified a need for expertise in sustainability within the medical community.
  • Felt compelled to shift focus from oncology to broader environmental health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail a career transition from oncology to planetary health.
  • To provide a roadmap for medical professionals considering sabbaticals for sustainability education.
  • To share key learnings on sustainability relevant to healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Undertook a one-year sabbatical from a Chair of Radiology position.
  • Focused on intensive learning and research in sustainability and planetary health.
  • Documented the sabbatical process and insights gained.

Main Results:

  • Successfully transitioned career focus towards planetary health.
  • Developed practical guidance for oncology professionals pursuing similar career changes.
  • Synthesized five core lessons regarding sustainability and its intersection with health.

Conclusions:

  • A sabbatical is an effective strategy for acquiring sustainability knowledge.
  • Interdisciplinary learning is crucial for addressing complex global health challenges.
  • Future plans involve integrating planetary health principles into medical practice.