More Information About OEM
For further information about OEM, consider perusing the below list of resources.
Critically Important OEM-Related Organizations
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. ACOEM is the premier association for OEM professionals.
- Why OEM?
- Why Chose a Career in OEM?
- Entering the Field
- Join. Medical student membership is free. Resident membership is heavily discounted.
- American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC)
- Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics
- American Board of Preventive Medicine
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.
- 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
- Medscape Physician Burnout and Depression Report 2023. OEM (grouped with Prev Med) ranks last in burnout among all specialties surveyed.
- Medscape Public Health and Preventive Medicine Physician Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2023: Contentment Amid Stress. OEM (grouped with Prev Med) ranks second in happiest specialties outside of work.
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 what their career experience is like.
- OccPod – The Official ACOEM Podcast.
- 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 PD Alya Khan.” This medical student-oriented podcast conducts an interview with UC Irvine OEM residency program director, Dr. Alya Khan. 22 minutes.
Videos
- Extra Sensory Prevention? OEM’s Gift of Second Sight. A short presentation about how OEM professionals view the world differently. 8 minutes.
- Complementary Pathway for Achieving Board Certification in OEM. ACOEM free webinar. Discussion about how to apply for the complementary pathway. Free but requires registration. 1 hour.