Healthcare is meant to heal—but our systems also have an environmental footprint that affects the very communities we serve.

The good news? Many of the solutions that make healthcare more sustainable also improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen resilience, and enhance patient care.

As Course Director for the Sustainable Health Systems certificate in the University of Colorado's Diploma in Climate Medicine, I teach healthcare professionals how to turn sustainability into action. Through real-world case studies, interactive workshops, and practical tools, participants learn how to identify opportunities for change, build compelling business cases, and lead sustainability initiatives within their own organizations.

Together, we'll dive into topics including:

• Sustainable Quality Improvement opportunities

• Greenhouse gas accounting and healthcare decarbonization

• Sustainable procurement and supply chain strategies

• Circular healthcare and waste reduction

• Life cycle assessment for healthcare products and services

• Pharmaceuticals and planetary health

• Climate-informed healthcare policy

• Proven best practices from leading health systems

• Practical strategies for pitching sustainability initiatives to organizational leadership

The course is designed for clinicians, healthcare leaders, educators, administrators, and anyone interested in helping shape the future of healthcare. Whether you're just getting started or already leading sustainability efforts, you'll leave with practical knowledge, actionable tools, and the confidence to drive meaningful change.

Your course experience will feature:

• 40+ hours of CME supported by the Wilderness Medicine Society upon completion and a certificate of completion from the University of Colorado Climate and Health Program

• 3 days of live, virtual sessions by leading industry experts

• 2 days of in-person interactive workshops and networking opportunities with globally-recognized experts

• Facilitated workshop in the Carbon Emissions Learning Lab (CELL) simulation with 3 months of post-course access to the platform

• Access to a peer-reviewed, vetted research library of reference literature

…and most importantly, you’ll gain access to a network of like-minded peers who share your passion for change.

Because building a more sustainable healthcare system isn't just good for the planet—it's about creating better systems and better outcomes for patients, healthcare organizations, and the communities they serve.