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Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM)

OEM is a board-certified specialty under Preventive Medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Continuing Education Center

Continuing Education Center

ACOEM offers a variety of educational offerings to meet your learning needs and style. Learn about our live events, webinars, on-demand learning, board prep, and MOC. 

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ACOEM Community

ACOEM Community

The place for ACOEM members to share ideas, feedback, and connect with peers.

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Championing the Health and Safety of Workers

Championing the Health and Safety of Workers

ACOEM works closely with organizations and expert medical professionals to advance the legislative priorities that matter most to our members.

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ACOEM is the champion for physicians and workers in safe workplaces and quality environments

Founded in 1916, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is the nation’s largest medical society dedicated to promoting the health of workers through preventive medicine, clinical care, research, and education.

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Upcoming Events and Annual Conferences

Live Course 8.0 cme credits

Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Course October 2024

ACOEM OEM Learning Center
Live Course 13.75 cme credits

Medical Review Officer Fast Track November 2024

ACOEM OEM Learning Center

Maternal Exposure to Heavy Metals From Industrial Sources During Pregnancy and Childhood Cancer Risk in California

Interaction Effect of Shift Work and Insomnia on Stroke Risk

Featured Practice Resources

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Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Center

Commercial Driver Medical Examiners (CDMEs) play a vital role in promoting the safety of America's roadways by ensuring that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators are physically qualified to drive.

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Public Safety Medicine Center

ACOEM publishes guidance for medical providers who evaluate public safety employees (e.g., law enforcement officers (LEOs), correctional officers, and EMS personnel) and candidates in order to make medical qualification recommendations.

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Medical Review Officer Center

Medical Review Officers (MROs) review results from drug-testing programs and evaluate medical explanations for certain results. ACOEM is the educational provider of choice for MROs.
 

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ACOEM News

ACOEM Calls for Expanded Mental Health Resources During National Suicide Prevention Month

As Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, ACOEM would like to highlight the role employers and occupational health professionals play in addressing mental health concerns big and small.

Early in the Pandemic, Essential Workers Had Higher COVID-19 Risks

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers and essential personnel were found to be at a higher risk for infection and serious illness, according to a paper published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

ACOEM Announces Participation in NRMP Residency Pathway Match

OEM residencies and fellowships will participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for the upcoming residency application cycle.