Complementary Pathway for Achieving Board Certification in OEM (Members)-Slides

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The document discusses the Complementary Pathway to Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM). This pathway is designed for physicians transitioning into a Preventive Medicine specialty, including OEM, later in their career. The eligibility requirements include completing two years of clinical training, a year in an ACGME-accredited OEM residency program, an MPH degree, and at least two years of recent OEM practice. Practice activities must demonstrate a range of OEM competencies outlined in the exam blueprint.<br /><br />A comparison is made between the Residency Pathway and the Complementary Pathway, highlighting differences in residency length, post-graduate training, practice requirements, and reference letters. The importance of the Complementary Pathway is emphasized, with detailed information provided for potential applicants.<br /><br />The document also outlines the ACGME Occupational & Environmental Medicine Residency program, including eligibility requirements, curriculum organization, and resident experiences. It emphasizes the importance of direct patient care, completion of an MPH degree, and exposure to various content areas relevant to preventive medicine practice.<br /><br />The program design allows for a 36-month residency format incorporating a clinical year and preventive medicine education. The Train in Place program offers competency-based training, mentored projects, and auditing visits to clinical training sites. The document also highlights the value of having other learners involved in the residents' education to enrich their learning experience.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides comprehensive information on the pathways to OEM certification and the educational opportunities available through ACGME-accredited programs.

Keywords

Complementary Pathway

Occupational and Environmental Medicine

American Board of Preventive Medicine

ABPM

Preventive Medicine

OEM certification

ACGME-accredited

Residency Pathway

MPH degree

Preventive medicine practice