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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.

Member Spotlight: Dr. Romero Santiago

Read more about Dr. Santiago's journey to ACOEM Fellowship in the summer issue of ACOEM Quarterly.

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Upcoming Events and Annual Conferences

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Life Style Medicine

Webinar
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From Policy to Practice: Tackling Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings

Webinar

Respirator Medical Examinations: Current Practices and Future Needs

Work Productivity Loss in People Living With Long COVID Symptoms Over 2 Years From Infection

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 Relocates Headquarters to Schaumburg Towers — A Strategic Move for the Future

After two decades at 25 Northwest Point Boulevard in Elk Grove Village, ACOEM is turning the page and embracing a new chapter.

ACOEM Partners with Van Scoyoc Associates for Advocacy Efforts

ACOEM has partnered with Van Scoyoc Associates to advance our advocacy and legislative affairs initiatives.

Long COVID Linked to Work Productivity Loss

Lower productivity and higher work impairment at two years' follow-up – from the August issue of JOEM.