OEM is a board-certified specialty under Preventive Medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses.
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.
The place for ACOEM members to share ideas, feedback, and connect with peers.
ACOEM works closely with organizations and expert medical professionals to advance the legislative priorities that matter most to our members.
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.
Read more about Dr. Santiago's journey to ACOEM Fellowship in the summer issue of ACOEM Quarterly.
Harber, Philip MD, MPH; Leibu, Rachel MD, MBA, MS; Behrman, Amy J. MD; Isakari, Marcia MD, MPH; McLellan, Robert MD, MPH; Rolando, Lori MD, MPH
Naik, Hiten MD, SM; Zhu, Bingyue MS; Er, Lee MSc; Sbihi, Hind MSc, PhD; Janjua, Naveed Z. MBBS, MSc, DrPH; Smith, Peter M. MPH, PhD; Tran, Karen C. MD, MHSc; Levin, Adeera MD; Zhang, Wei MA, PhD
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.
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.
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.
Lower productivity and higher work impairment at two years' follow-up – from the August issue of JOEM.
Higher 'bonding, bridging, and linking' lead to lower injury rates, reports a study in the July 2025 issue of JOEM.
Experts propose 'actionable frameworks' to protect workers at risk, according to an editorial in the June 2025 issue of JOEM.