DISCLAIMER: We’re working on revamping our current “Take Action” pages. In the meantime, we wanted to make sure people who are looking for resources now can access them. Please check back or reach out to the MS4SF Advocacy Team if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
At My Local Institution
Student Organizing
Start (or join) your school-specific chapter of MS4SF and recruit your friends to join!
Curriculum Reform
Check out this comprehensive guide on curriculum reform within medical schools
Visit MS4SF’s Curriculum Page for more info on how to get involved
Complete the Planetary Health Report Card for your school to evaluate its commitment to integration of climate-related education into its curriculum and other metrics
Campus Sustainability
Our Climate Smart Healthcare Team is working on resources to help Student Run Clinics become climate-smart! If you are involved with a student run clinic, fill out the survey below to help us understand your perspective.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/yCc71QYrAMffg9TR6
Read to make some changes in your clinic right now? Check out our Climate Smart Healthcare page for ideas!
Divestment
Start (or join) a divestment campaign at your school. Most schools invest part of their endowment into industries harm that harm the environment. Divestment is one of the best actions your institution can take towards a healthier environment!
Start with either this Reinvestment Toolkit from DivestEd or this Campus Guide to Fossil Fuel Divestment from 350.org
At Larger Institutions (ex: AAMC, ACP, NBME)
Check out these resources from the AAMC on Climate Action and Sustainability.
Medical Students for a Sustainable Future 