AOHC Encore 2023-232 2023 Military Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Consultants' Update

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Video Summary

The video features a discussion among military personnel on the topic of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM). The representatives from the Army, Navy, and Air Force address challenges in recruitment and retention of OEM physicians in civilian positions. They also mention the transition of OEM from the military branches to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the need for education of clinic administrators. The importance of advertising the specialty to medical students and highlighting its value within the healthcare system is emphasized.<br /><br />The speakers discuss maintaining a strong workforce in aging industrial settings and efforts to align policies and requirements across military branches. They also talk about expanding the scope of OEM practice and integrating it with other public health disciplines.<br /><br />Another part of the video focuses on resources and tools available to military personnel in the field of OEM, including guides from the Navy and the use of the DOORS Industrial Hygiene Module for recording exposure information. They highlight the importance of MedMatrix as a medical resource. The rollout of DOD 6055.05 and the challenges in resourcing additional exams are also mentioned.<br /><br />The discussion addresses issues related to implementing guidelines for firefighters, better communication and coordination between different agencies and clinics, and recruiting medical students into the field of OEM. The challenges faced by physician assistants in providing occupational medical care are also discussed.<br /><br />The video concludes with a reminder about a social event and a question about the reduction in occupational environmental medicine positions.<br /><br />No credits are mentioned in the summary.

Keywords

occupational and environmental medicine

OEM

military personnel

recruitment and retention

civilian positions

Defense Health Agency

clinic administrators

medical students

healthcare system

aging industrial settings

public health disciplines

resources and tools