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A Novel Approach for Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of Different Medical Education Teaching Modalities in an NHS Hospital Trust

William Hunt
William Hunt • 8 May 2026

A interesting article stratifying the carbon footprint of different medical teaching methods. "Bedside teaching had the highest carbon footprint per learner, driven by electronics and personal protective equipment. Didactic had the lowest carbon footprint due to a low or absent requirement for consumables."

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Jack S, Hughes R, Dhugga A, Oshodi K, Palta C, Jankowska M, Tso S, SWFT Medical Education Sustainability Group
Resource publishing organisation(s) or journal
Clinical Teacher

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