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AOHC 2019: How do I claim CME?
Save the date for the 2020 American Occupational Health Conference:   May 3–6, Washington, DC

FAQs: Navigating the New ACOEM.org

Upcoming Events and Conferences

Live Course 18.0 cme credits
June 21, 2019
Sheraton Suites

Musculoskeletal Exam and Treatment Techniques

Jill S. Galper, PT, MEd,
Ronald Zipper, DO,
Michael LeWitt, MD, MPH,
Douglas W. Martin, MD, FACOEM, FAAFP, FIAIME,
Wilhelmina C. Korevaar, MD, MMM,
James B. Talmage, MD, FACOEM,

This hands-on training course has been expanded to three days based on feedback from attendees of previous courses. Participants will use anatomical and injection models to practice their techniques.

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Live Course 13.0 cme credits
July 27, 2019
OEM Learning Center

Medical Review Officer Course

Kent W. Peterson, MD, MRO, FACOEM, MD, MRO, FACOEM
Michael A. Peat, PhD, PhD
Donna R. Smith, EdD, PhD, EdD, PhD

This 1½-day course offers current and aspiring review offices (MROs) an excellent opportunity to increase and update their knowledge and familiarity with changes in substance abuse testing and federal regulations affecting the role of MROs.

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May 2019

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Editor's Picks

A 6-Week Worksite Positivity Program Leads to Greater Life Satisfaction, Decreased Inflammation, and a Greater Number of Employees With A1C Levels in Range

Darcy Lord, et al.

In the News

ACOEM Guidance Statement: Nanotechnology and Health

ACOEM Task Force on Nanotechnology and Health

Practice Guidelines: Your ACOEM Member Benefit!

Practice Guidelines: Defining Excellence

ACOEM defines best practices for key areas of occupational medical care and disability management. Learn how to use the most effective treatment to provide better patient care.

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Special Interest

Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Center

Commercial Driver Medical Examiner Center

Commercial driver medical examiners (CDMEs) ensure that commercial vehicle operators are qualified to drive. ACOEM provides CDME training and publishes a newsletter for providers.

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Public Safety Medicine Center

Public Safety Medicine Center

OEM professionals protect workers who protect the public, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and crossing guards. ACOEM publishes guidance for those who provide medical treatment to law enforcement officers. 

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Medical Review Officer Center

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. ACOEM also publishes a newsletter for MROs.

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ACOEM News

May 14, 2019

Texas Physician to Lead Nation’s Largest Occupational Medicine Society

On May 1, Stephen A. Frangos, MD, MPH, FACOEM, of Houston, Texas, was installed as president of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) for 2019-2020.

May 10, 2019

Integrated Physical Medicine Improves Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Disorders

Employer-sponsored clinics improve quality of care at a lower cost.

April 13, 2019

Higher Rate of Minor Birth Defects in Children of Women Gulf War Veterans

Women who served in the 1990-91 Gulf War have increased risk of bearing children with minor birth defects.

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