More Information About OEM

For further information about OEM, consider perusing the below list of resources.

Critically Important OEM-Related Organizations

Articles About OEM

  • KevinMD – “Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Occupational and Environmental Medicine.” Authored by OEM physician (formerly family practice physician), Dr. Nate Clapp. A great article for physicians who are practicing in other specialties but interested in OEM.
  • WOEMA Newsletter – “An American Physician Abroad.” Editorial by OEM physician Dr. Scott Levy. A fascinating look at what global corporate medical directors can do in their career.
  • AMA – “What it’s like in occupational medicine: Shadowing Dr. Martin.” An AMA interview with OEM physician and past ACOEM President, Dr. Doug Martin.
  • Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health – “Studying by Day, Changing Diapers by Night.” Article featuring husband and wife OEM residents Matt and Sally Hamm.
  • Doximity – “This Physician Says Burnout Is Low in Occupational Medicine and the Future Is Bright.” Interview with OEM physician Dr. Yusef Sayeed.

Articles about High Job Satisfaction/Low Burnout Rates in OEM

Podcasts

  • OccTok – A podcast series presented by Enterprise Health, with each episode consisting of a one-on-one interview with an OEM physician. A very valuable resource for learning about what OEM physicians do and about the variety of careers available to OEM specialists.
  • OccPod – The Official ACOEM Podcast.
    • Episode 61: The OEM Pipeline. Dr. Matt Hamm joins for a conversation about developments and expanding opportunities for residents interested in OEM. 31 minutes.
    • Episode 47: What Interests OEM Residents? An interview with Dr. Rivera Magarin, OEM residency program director at Johns Hopkins. 24 minutes.
    • Episode 37: Resident Conversations. Special guests include the program director and chief resident at UC Irvine. 24 minutes.
    • Episode 40: The Future of OEM. With Dr. Zeke McKinney, who discusses the future of OEM. 20 minutes.
  • The Short Coat Podcast – Episode titled “The PERFECT Specialty? Occupational Medicine Ft. Matthew Kiok, MD, MPH.” This medical student-oriented podcast conducts an interview with recent OEM residency graduate in private practice, Dr. Matthew Kiok. 55 minutes.
  • Prospective Doctor Rounds to Residency Podcast – Episode titled “What is Occupational and Environmental Medicine? With Dr. Alya Khan.” This medical student-oriented podcast conducts an interview with the UC Irvine OEM residency program director. 22 minutes.
  • Sound Practice – Episode titled “Manijeh Berenji, MD, MPH, and Her Work with Veterans, Environmental Medicine, and the Importance of Medical Informatics.” This healthcare business-oriented podcast conducts an interview with OEM physician Dr. Mani Berenji. 22 minutes.
  • MedCoShare Podcast: Dr. Rob Filler – An interview with Dr. Rob Filler, a professional in both occupational and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Filler shares captivating stories from his military service and offers insights into the challenges and trends in occupational medicine.

Videos