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The aim is to develop a consistent strategy for embedding sustainability in health-professional education in Scotland.

February 17, 2026Open Access

A 'Once for Scotland' Approach to Embed Sustainable Healthcare Education in Undergraduate Medical Training

JIJ IssbernerUniversity of St Andrews CHCamille HuserUniversity of Glasgow ESEmily StevensonUniversity of Dundee

Key Points

The aim is to develop a consistent strategy for embedding sustainability in health-professional education in Scotland.
Developed a unified sustainable healthcare curriculum for MSc Education for Sustainable Healthcare Alliance.
Evaluated the strategy for consistency and quality across different institutions.
Promoted cross-sector collaboration in the delivery of the curriculum.
Established a national approach to assess sustainability education in healthcare.
Implemented shared standards for teaching and assessment across Scottish health institutions.

Abstract

This white paper, presented at a Scottish Government reception, outlines a unified “Once for Scotland” strategy for delivering and evaluating the MSc Education for Sustainable Healthcare Alliance curriculum. It sets out a coherent national approach designed to support consistency, quality, and equity in how Sustainable Healthcare Education is taught and assessed across Scottish institutions. The paper emphasises shared standards, cross‑sector collaboration, and an evidence‑based pathway for embedding sustainability competencies throughout health‑professional education in Scotland. This white paper has been archived on Zenodo to ensure open access, long‑term preservation, and reliable citation through an assigned DOI. Zenodo is a CERN‑hosted, OpenAIRE‑supported repository that accepts research outputs of all kinds and maintains their discoverability over time

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