Sustaining the planet by sustaining ourselves
Abstract The author transitions his career in oncology to one in planetary health. The career pivot begins after he recognizes similarities between the pandemic and the climate crisis. The author determines that stepping away from his role as chair of radiology for a one-year sabbatical is the most...
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| description | Abstract The author transitions his career in oncology to one in planetary health. The career pivot begins after he recognizes similarities between the pandemic and the climate crisis. The author determines that stepping away from his role as chair of radiology for a one-year sabbatical is the most efficient way to learn about sustainability. The author explains the process of his sabbatical and offers guidance for those in oncology who are also considering sabbaticals. He concludes by listing five lessons about sustainability and describing his future plans. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ef161ec807d94bdc94387dbac3b293c82025-02-02T12:11:41ZengNature PortfolioBJC Reports2731-93772025-01-01311410.1038/s44276-025-00121-wSustaining the planet by sustaining ourselvesReed A. Omary0Vanderbilt University Departments of Radiology and Biomedical EngineeringAbstract The author transitions his career in oncology to one in planetary health. The career pivot begins after he recognizes similarities between the pandemic and the climate crisis. The author determines that stepping away from his role as chair of radiology for a one-year sabbatical is the most efficient way to learn about sustainability. The author explains the process of his sabbatical and offers guidance for those in oncology who are also considering sabbaticals. He concludes by listing five lessons about sustainability and describing his future plans.https://doi.org/10.1038/s44276-025-00121-w |
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