AOCOPM 2023 Midyear Educational Conference-259668

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The American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine (AOCOPM) hosted the 2023 Midyear Educational Conference, focusing on introducing preventive medicine (PM) and detailing PM residency training paths. Key topics included discussions on structuring PM residency training, career planning in PM disciplines, and pathways to specialties such as Aerospace Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and Public Health.<br /><br />Preventive Medicine, as a field, encompasses both primary specialties and subspecialties. Specialties require a Master of Public Health (MPH) or similar qualification during the second and third years of training. Furthermore, the conference touched on residency standards, noting that PM residencies commence in the second year after completing a Transitional Year (TY) or a year of primary care. Participants were guided on locating Aerospace, Occupational, and Public Health residency programs, emphasizing resources like the ACGME website for program searches.<br /><br />The AOCOPM also highlighted the growing fields within PM, such as Addiction Medicine, Clinical Informatics, and Correctional Medicine, and outlined ACGME's training prerequisites. Participants learned about alternate routes to Occupational Medicine, such as through military training or obtaining a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ).<br /><br />For professionals aiming to develop their practice mid-career or transition from other disciplines, the AOCOPM presented networking opportunities, certification pathways, and emphasized their workshops tailored to medical specialists. These include courses in Occupational Medicine, Medical Review Officer Training, and certifications for medical practitioners, including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.<br /><br />Finally, those interested in further engagement with the AOCOPM were encouraged to join through their website or via direct email contact, with continuous learning and networking as central benefits of membership.

Keywords

AOCOPM

Preventive Medicine

PM Residency

Aerospace Medicine

Occupational Medicine

Public Health

ACGME

Addiction Medicine

Clinical Informatics

Networking Opportunities