Occupational Medicine

Not sure what occupational medicine is?

Occupational medicine is all about keeping people healthy and safe in their workplaces! It focuses on preventing and treating work-related injuries or illnesses. This is essential in making sure employees can perform their jobs without putting their health at risk. Professionals in this field work closely with both employers and workers to tackle to problems in creating safer environments and address employee health concerns. 

Some responsibilities of occupational medicine:

Why it matters:

Occupational medicine plays a critical role in ensuring that workplaces are not just places of productivity, but also safe environments where employees can thrive. It balances the needs of businesses with the health and safety of their workers, which is a win for everyone involved!

Interested in more information?

Join the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)! Medical students can join their society and have free access to their academic journal. Click here to learn more.

Want to work a job in occupational medicine? 👷

Learn more on how to get yourself there!

Hear from previous occupational medicine-related sessions. Make sure to take the quizzes to earn certificates!