An international planetary health for primary care massive open online course.

In this Viewpoint we argue that primary care practitioners should receive professional education in how to directly respond to planetary health challenges. We reflect on the provision of a massive open online course (MOOC) on planetary health for primary care practitioners in the context of existing training programmes. We describe the construction, delivery, and certification of a Global South-originated MOOC and explain aspects of its rhizomatic learning theory.

Planetary health education in medical curricula in the Republic of Ireland.

Background: The World Health Organization considers climate change an urgent global health challenge requiring prioritised action. A recent global survey reported that only 15% of medical schools have incorporated climate change and health into the curriculum.

Objectives: This research study was carried out from November 2020 and April 2021 using the Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) initiative to assess the current level of planetary health teaching in medical schools in the Republic of Ireland.

Attitudes of Medical Students Toward Volunteering in Emergency Situations.

Objective: With the rising incidence of health care emergencies, there has been a considerable burden placed on health care systems worldwide. We aimed to determine the willingness and capacity of medical students in Ireland to volunteer during health care emergencies.

Methods: An online, cross-sectional survey of medical students at the National University of Ireland was conducted in 2015.