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Medical students as advocates for a healthy planet and healthy people: Designing an assessment that prepares learners to take action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Michelle McLeanCharlotte PhelpsChristian Moro
Published in: Medical teacher (2023)
The design of this assessment, framed by the SDGs, allows learners flexibility in their choices while still meeting the required learning outcomes. With the assignment underpinned by a robust design, it provides students with both knowledge and experiences about how they might take action on the SDGs and become advocates for a healthy planet.
Keyphrases
  • medical students
  • healthcare
  • mental health
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  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • skeletal muscle
  • glycemic control