Why OEM?

How do I become an Ambassador of OEM?

(Above – ACOEM Ambassadors celebrate during AOHC 2024 in Orlando)

Becoming an ambassador for occupational and environmental medicine – and ACOEM – can help spread the word about a dynamic specialty that is often misunderstood by the medical community. By visiting your alma mater or employer university/college/medical program, you can share the stories of successful OEM physicians, create lasting mentor/mentee relationships, and invigorate the next generation of OEM thought leaders.

Interested in becoming an ACOEM Ambassador? Send us an email! The acoemambassadors@gmail.com address is monitored by our volunteer leaders and ACOEM staff.

Ready to give a presentation? Download this slide deck that outlines the basics of occupational and environmental medicine.

As a member of the ACOEM Ambassador Program, you will be an integral part of ACOEM's mission of advancing the field of occupational and environmental medicine. 

Have you participated in an event or given a presentation? Please fill out this brief form so the Ambassador Program can better tailor future opportunities. 

Recent Ambassador Program Events

Dr. Mutasim Mohamed delivered a presentation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to a group of residents specializing in community medicine. This event was recognized by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, further highlighting the importance of OEM in the region.
Later in 2025, Dr. Mohamed, along with several of his esteemed colleagues, will present to a group of physicians through the Centre for Africa for Occupational and Environmental Medicine. This upcoming engagement marks another significant step in our mission to promote OEM on a global scale.  
  The History & Archives Section and the Ambassadors Group sponsored the Third Annual Essay Contest for medical and allied professional students. The 2025 topic was:
“What Can Other Cities Learn from Austin’s History About How to Manage the Sometimes-Competing Interests of Economic Expansion and Environmental Preservation, and What Role Do You Think Medical Professionals Should Play In Shaping Healthier Workplaces and Communities?”

Winners:

• 1st Place: Tracy Tang – $500
• 2nd Place: Carlyn Haas – $250

  In collaboration with the University of Maryland, weekly webinars provided global access to occupational medicine shadowing experiences.
 

• University of Pennsylvania 
• University of Wisconsin
• LSUHSC Residency Fair 
• Geisel School of Medicine 
• Howard University Residency Fair 
• AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum 
• AMSA Annual Meeting 
• AOHC Ambassadors Toast

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This page is sponsored by Enterprise Health.

The OccTok podcast is produced by Enterprise Health to support the ACOEM Ambassador Program. Episodes feature occupational health professionals who share their stories about how they got into OEM, what they like most about the field and what advice they have for medical professionals who are considering this career path.