Student Section
The ICCA Student Section is a group of health professions students based in Illinois who are using their voice to advocate for climate policy and education due to the health implications of climate change.
What We Do
Create a hub for climate-related advocacy
Our goal is to provide a network of health professional students across Illinois who are engaged with climate-related advocacy. We aim to create an organization that empowers students to get involved in climate advocacy and connect with like-minded students.
Take Action! Become a member of ICCA and make a difference.
Our Projects
Planetary Health Report Card
Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) is an international organization created and led by health professions students. PHRC is a metrics-based report that reviews a medical school focus on planetary health in five areas: curriculum, interdisciplinary research, support for student-led initiatives, community outreach, and campus sustainability. After completing the report card, students and school faculty are able to assess areas requiring greater attention or opportunity. Illinois schools take part in this initiative, including: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin, Rush Medical College, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine.
ClimateRx Ambassador Training
Over 700 students have been trained so far!
Students meet to reflect on the training, to assess how climate impacts different areas of interest & priority, and to discuss ways to use it in their professional, academic, and personal lives.
Take Action! Become a member of ICCA and make a difference.