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Council on OEM Science (COEMS)

Reports To Board of Directors
Leadership Chair and Vice Chair 
Member Composition Chair and Vice Chair, 8-10 Members at Large (Fellows, Active), 1 Associate Member, 1 Resident Member; informational reporting from JOEM Editorial Board Chair, LEO Oversight Committee Chair, and Guidelines Methodology Committee Chair
Committee Size Limit 12 - 14
2026-2028 Chair Gregg Stave, MD, JD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM, FACPM
2026-2028 Vice Chair Quentin Durand-Moreau, MD, MEd
Staff Liaison Julie Ording - Director, Scientific Affairs

Council Charges

  1. Supports the College's vision, mission, and strategic plan.  
  2. Identifies and addresses emerging scientific issues and controversies of importance to occupational and environmental medicine (OEM). 
  3. Assists the ACOEM Board of Directors in matters related to the practice of OEM.
  4. Develops or facilitates the development of position statements and guidance documents relevant to the practice and science of OEM.
  5. In conjunction with the Council on Government Affairs, develops or facilitates the development of scientific responses/comments to proposed government regulations and advisory standards that impact ACOEM and OEM.  
  6. Oversees maintenance, periodic updates, and additions to the online Basic Occupational Health Guides.

Composition and Charges last updated February 2026.
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Committee Vacancies

If you are a member of ACOEM and are interested in attending a COEMS meeting as a guest observer, please contact Julie Ording for information on the next COEMS meeting.