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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.

Members in the News

ACOEM regularly features members' research and contributions to OEM in the College's monthly member-centric newsletter, ACOEM in Motion! Click the button below to read the latest features.

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Upcoming Events and Annual Conferences

2026 Virtual Fall Summit

Virtual Event

AOHC 2027

Austin, Texas

Glucose as a Biomarker for Stress in Firefighters

Mental Well-Being and Capacity to Work as Determinants of Sustained Work Participation

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 and ACLM Release New Guide to Bring Lifestyle Medicine into the Workplace

The joint resource helps employers move beyond traditional wellness programs toward evidence-based, sustainable workforce health.
 

AI Effects on Unemployment Will Vary by Region and Industry

Cities with tech-intensive jobs will see the greatest impact, a JOEM study suggests.

Advancing Worker Health: A Shared Path Forward

ACOEM, with funding support from Ardmore Institute of Health, convened a Healthy Worker Summit during AOHC 2026 bringing together employers, professional organizations, labor groups, and insurers to discuss workforce health promotion.