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Journal-based CME Course: Why Should Extinction Medicine Be a Specialty?

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Activity ID

14468

Expires

August 1, 2028

Format Type

Journal-based

CME Credit

1

Fee

$30

CME Provider: AMA Journal of Ethics

Description of CME Course

This commentary on a case builds on recent literature on climate change, health, and human extinction to argue in favor of a new clinical specialty: extinction medicine. If based on precise application of scientific findings about species extinction, disaster prevention and management, and health policy, such a specialty could help reduce humanity’s extinction risk. Finally, the commentary suggests extinction medicine competencies, who might become an extinction medicine clinician, and how the specialty might be launched.

Disclaimers

1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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Educational Objectives

1. Explain a new or unfamiliar viewpoint on a topic of ethical or professional conduct
2. Evaluate the usefulness of this information for health care practice, teaching, or conduct
3. Decide whether and when to apply the new information to health care practice, teaching, or conduct

Keywords

Climate Change, Environmental Health, Ethics, Health Policy, Global Health

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Professionalism

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2025.571

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