Target Audience
The Virtual Symposium is designed for physicians and other health care professionals who specialize in or have an interest in occupational and environmental medicine (OEM), including nurses, physician assistants, industrial hygienists, safety professionals, environmental health specialists, and human resource professionals.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
OEM Forward: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond
Join us for a dynamic three-day virtual experience designed to explore where Occupational & Environmental Medicine (OEM) stands today — and where it’s headed next. This thematic journey will strengthen your clinical foundation, expand your perspective on emerging trends, and prepare you for the evolving future of practice.
Day 1: Core / Foundations
Ground yourself in the core competencies that define excellence in OEM practice. Day 1 focuses on strengthening essential clinical skills, reviewing high-impact topics, and addressing the real-world challenges OEM professionals face every day..
Day 2: Evolving Practice & Research
Explore how OEM is transforming. From new research findings to innovative approaches in patient care, policy, and workplace health, Day 2 highlights the evidence shaping tomorrow’s best practices.
Day 3: Looking Ahead / The Future of OEM
The future is nearer than we think. Day 3 challenges you to think forward — examining emerging risks, technological advances, regulatory shifts, and evolving workforce needs that will redefine OEM in the years ahead.
ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENTS
The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
VIRTUAL SUMMIT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Melanie Swift, MD, MPH, FACOEM; Chair, VFS Planning Committee
Sajjad Savul, MD, MS, FACOEM (2026-2028 Chair, COEAA)
Ahmed Aly Albadry Elsayed Ahmed, MBBCH, MSC, PhD, FACOEM
Jeremy Berger, DO, MPH, MS
Todd Hamel, MD, FACOEM, FAAAFP
Pamela Snyder, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC
2025 Encore Recordings
The 2025 program delivered timely discussions on foundational skills, emerging evidence, and forward-thinking solutions shaping the future of OEM. Now you can access that content on demand — anytime, anywhere. Encore recordings are available for purchase here.