This webinar empowers OEM physicians with the knowledge and strategies to explore entrepreneurial opportunities beyond traditional employment. Attendees will discover how to leverage their expertise to build independent, financially rewarding, and fulfilling career paths through innovative business models. The session will explore diverse entrepreneurial pathways that offer greater financial independence, flexibility, and professional fulfillment.

A distinguished panel of experienced OEM entrepreneurs will share their journeys, discuss key challenges and successes, and provide actionable strategies for transitioning into business ownership, consulting, and other non-traditional roles in OEM. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical steps to launch or grow their own ventures.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, learners should be able to:

• Identify entrepreneurial opportunities in OEM, including private practice, consulting, and corporate health services. 
• Explain different ways to monetize expertise in OEM, such as direct employer contracts, expert witness work, and telemedicine.
• List key steps for launching and managing an independent business.
• Discuss strategies for networking and marketing to attract clients and establish credibility.
• Identify common challenges and best practices to ensure long-term success.

Upon completion of this educational activity, learners should be able to:

• Identify entrepreneurial opportunities in OEM, including private practice, consulting, and corporate health services.
• Explain different ways to monetize expertise in OEM, such as direct employer contracts, expert witness work, and telemedicine.
• List key steps for launching and managing an independent business.
• Discuss strategies for networking and marketing to attract clients and establish credibility. Identify common challenges and best practices to ensure long-term success.

Efia James, MD, MPH
Vice Chair, Work Fitness and Disability
Medical Director, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
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Douglas Martin, M.D., FACOEM, FAAFP, FIAIME
Medical Director, CNOS Occupational Medicine
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John Burress, MD, MPH, FACOEM
Chair, ACOEM Work Fitness and Disability
Principal, OccMed Consulting and Injury Care, LLC.
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This educational activity is designed for a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including but not limited to:

Identify entrepreneurial opportunities in OEM, including private practice, consulting, and corporate health services. Discuss the benefits of using physiological monitoring, such as collecting real-time, individual data.
Explain different ways to monetize expertise in OEM, such as direct employer contracts, expert witness work, and telemedicine.
List key steps for launching and managing an independent business.
Discuss strategies for networking and marketing to attract clients and establish credibility.
Identify common challenges and best practices to ensure long-term success.