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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

Live Course 13.75 cme credits

Medical Review Officer October 2025

Schaumburg, IL
Webinar 1.0 cme credits

Life Style Medicine

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

Long COVID Linked to Work Productivity Loss

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

Workplace Social Capital Affects Occupational Injury Risk

Higher 'bonding, bridging, and linking' lead to lower injury rates, reports a study in the July 2025 issue of JOEM.

Occupational Mpox Risks – New Approaches Needed

Experts propose 'actionable frameworks' to protect workers at risk, according to an editorial in the June 2025 issue of JOEM.