Specialty Designation
Residency
Specialty Code
382
Type
Specialty
Specialty Description

Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) is a diverse and crucial medical specialty that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of illnesses and injuries resulting from workplace and environmental exposures. Professionals in this field are dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of workers and communities by addressing the interaction between health and the work environment.


Key responsibilities of OEM professionals include:

  • Conducting comprehensive medical assessments of workers to determine fitness for specific job roles.
  • Diagnosing and treating occupational diseases and injuries, including work-related musculoskeletal disorders and occupational asthma.
  • Offering guidance on workplace safety protocols, injury prevention, and health promotion.
  • Participating in research and studies to advance knowledge in occupational and environmental health.
  • Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, public health agencies, and industrial organizations to develop effective health and safety policies.
  • Assisting in the design and implementation of workplace wellness programs.
  • Providing expert medical opinions in legal cases involving work-related health issues.
  • Advocating for workers' rights and ensuring fair and equitable treatment.

OEM specialists are at the forefront of promoting healthier work environments, preventing workplace injuries and illnesses, and ensuring the well-being of individuals and communities in the face of environmental challenges. Their commitment to improving health outcomes and advocating for safer working conditions makes them invaluable contributors to the field of medicine and public health.

Completing training
48
With known plans
35
Pursuing more training
2
Practicing in the US
23
Group practice
11
In same specialty
23
In same state as program
7
In NHSC or similar underserved area
0
Academician
5
Full-time
5
Military
3
Non-clinical research
0
Non-medical career/left country
1
Unemployed
1
Academic year
2024
Number of accredited programs
22
Length of accredited training
2
Minimum number of prior years required
1
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
14.20
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
10.50
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
57.80
Total number of active residents/fellows
84.00
Average number of residents/fellows
4.20
Average percent female
36.90
Average percent international medical graduates
26.10
Average percent DOs
25.00
Average number of full-time physician faculty
8.60
Average number of part-time physician faculty
2.10
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
45.30
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
1.30
Average hours on duty per week
45.00
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
10.00
Average days off duty per week
1.90
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
30.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
24.00
Average number of days of vacation
19.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
72693.18
Association

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine logo
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
acoem.org
25 Northwest Point Blvd
Ste 700
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 818-1800
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Grad Year
2024