Occupational Medicine Physician
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Occupational Medicine Physicians are primarily responsible for the health and well-being of workers and employees. They oversee health and safety programs in the workplace, maintain staff health records, conduct pre-employment medical examinations, provide health and injury treatment, and consult with other medical professionals.
Educational Requirements
To become an Occupational Medicine Physician, one must first earn a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, followed by a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school. After graduating from medical school, doctors must complete a residency program in occupational medicine, which typically takes three years to complete. Some doctors may also choose to pursue a fellowship in a specialized area of occupational medicine, such as environmental or public health.
Licensing and Certification
Occupational Medicine Physicians must be licensed to practice medicine in the state in which they work. To obtain a license, doctors must pass a national medical licensing exam, such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA). Occupational Medicine Physicians may also choose to obtain certification from the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) or the American Board of Occupational Health Physicians (ABOHP).
