American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

What American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine does

ACOEM is the nation's largest professional medical society dedicated to occupational and environmental medicine (OEM), founded in 1916 and headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. The organization serves approximately 4,500 physician members and allied professionals, including occupational medicine physicians, medical review officers (MROs), commercial driver medical examiners (CDMEs), public safety medicine providers, residents, and medical students. It operates as a 501(c)-style nonprofit funded through tiered membership dues ($415/year for active physicians, $225/year for associates, $45/year for residents, complimentary for students), conference fees, certification prep courses, and subscription revenue from publications and reference products.

The society's product portfolio spans peer-reviewed publications (the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, JOEM), the MDGuidelines evidence-based reference subscription, the annual American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC), the OccPod podcast, certification prep and continuing medical education (CME) courses, and specialized practice resource centers covering CDME, MRO, and Public Safety Medicine. Distribution is delivered through ACOEM Connect (member portal), ACOEM Communities (online discussion platform), the Provider Finder directory, and a network of regional component societies; international membership is available across more than 20 countries. A June 2026 joint Guide to Bringing Lifestyle Medicine into Workplaces, produced with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, extends the content portfolio into the workplace wellness and lifestyle medicine vertical.

ACOEM maintains an active federal and state advocacy program through its 10-point Agenda for Change and operates the affiliated Occupational & Environmental Health Foundation (OEHF), established in 2002 to channel research and philanthropic activity. The organization is supported by a lean staff of 1–10 employees, indicating an asset-light operating model that relies on volunteer member expertise, peer-reviewed editorial workflows, and recurring member/subscription revenue rather than large-scale direct employment.

Name

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Legal name

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Website

https://acoem.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACOEM is a nonprofit professional medical society founded in 1916 that serves approximately 4,500 occupational and environmental medicine physicians through membership, peer-reviewed publications (JOEM), the MDGuidelines subscription, conferences, and certifications.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Active, Associate, Resident, and Medical Student members. Active membership is $415/year plus regional component society dues; Associate is $225/year; Resident is $45/year; Medical Student is complimentary.
2. Educational Programs and Events: Revenue from AOHC annual conferences, virtual summits, webinars, board review courses, and on-demand learning. Registration fees vary by event and membership status.
3. Publications and Guidelines: MDGuidelines subscription service providing access to ACOEM's peer-reviewed practice guidelines published in JOEM. Also includes journal subscriptions.
4. Product Sales: Online store selling ACOEM merchandise, course materials, and educational resources
5. Foundation Donations: The Occupational & Environmental Health Foundation (OEHF) accepts donations to advance occupational and environmental health knowledge

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Core offering

ACOEM is a professional medical society that provides membership, education, peer-reviewed publications, practice guidelines, certification support, and advocacy for occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) physicians and allied health professionals. Its core deliverables include the JOEM journal, ACOEM Quarterly, MDGuidelines subscription, the AOHC annual conference, certification prep courses (CDME, MRO, board review), webinars, on-demand learning, and member-only platforms (ACOEM Connect, ACOEM Communities).

Product overview

ACOEM operates as a professional membership organization offering a platform-plus-services model. The core offering centers on membership in the nation's largest medical society dedicated to occupational and environmental medicine, providing access to publications (JOEM journal, ACOEM Quarterly), practice guidelines (MDGuidelines®), and educational content. The organization provides practice resource centers (CDME Center, Public Safety Medicine Center, MRO Center) that function as specialized knowledge hubs. Members access the ACOEM Connect portal for account management and the ACOEM Communities platform for section discussions. Educational offerings include annual conferences (AOHC), webinars, on-demand courses, and certification prep. The ACOEM Find a Provider directory serves as a public-facing physician finder. The 2026 addition of the joint Guide to Bringing Lifestyle Medicine into Workplaces with ACLM extends the organization's guidance portfolio.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (JOEM): Peer-reviewed journal publishing research on occupational and environmental medicine
• American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC)
• OccPod
• MDGuidelines
• Excellence in Corporate Health Achievement Award (eCHAA)

Products and services

• MDGuidelines Online subscription resource providing ACOEM's peer-reviewed practice guidelines, impairment ratings, and return-to-work guidance for occupational and environmental medicine practitioners.
• Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (JOEM) Monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing research on workplace health, industrial pollutants, and workforce topics relevant to OEM professionals.
• ACOEM Quarterly Quarterly publication providing updates on occupational and environmental medicine practice, member news, and educational content.
• American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) Annual conference bringing together OEM professionals for education, networking, and professional development through paid registration.
• Commercial Driver Medical Examiner (CDME) Course Live virtual certification course training medical examiners who conduct Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations for commercial motor vehicle operators.
• MRO Fast Track Course Intensive paid certification course for Medical Review Officers who review results from drug-testing programs.
• Board Review / MOC Preparation Paid educational resources for board certification maintenance and review preparation for occupational medicine specialists.
• Webinars On-demand and live webinar educational content covering topics such as Total Worker Health, COVID-19, and other occupational health subjects.
• On-Demand Learning Self-paced online learning modules including AMA Guides updates and other continuing medical education courses.
• OEM Essentials: Impairment in the Workplace Bundle Comprehensive paid learning bundle covering impairment evaluation in the workplace for occupational medicine professionals.
• ACOEM Membership Tiered annual membership providing physicians, allied health professionals, residents, and medical students access to ACOEM benefits including publications, networking, advocacy, and practice resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 years of advocacy and education in occupational medicine since founding in 1916
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Joint release of 'Guide to Bringing Lifestyle Medicine into Workplaces' - a practical, evidence-based resource helping employers integrate lifestyle medicine (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection, and substance avoidance) into workplace culture, policies, and systems. Aligns lifestyle medicine with occupational health, Total Worker Health, and population health strategies.
• NIOSH Total Worker HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACOEM maintains practice resources aligned with NIOSH Total Worker Health initiatives, focusing on the integration of occupational safety and health protection with health promotion.

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Broad incumbents

• International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH): International scientific association in occupational health with a global scientific and policy remit. Overlaps with ACOEM's international membership base and JOEM journal content.
• National Safety Council (NSC): Nonprofit safety advocate and membership organization for workplace and roadway safety. Overlaps with ACOEM's commercial driver medical examination and public safety medicine centers.
• American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM): National medical specialty society for lifestyle medicine physicians. ACOEM's June 2026 joint Guide to Bringing Lifestyle Medicine into Workplaces makes it a strategic partner and natural peer in adjacent preventive medicine content and advocacy.
• American Medical Association (AMA): Largest U.S. physician membership organization. Comparable dues, CME, and advocacy model serving a much broader physician population that includes OEM practitioners.
• American College of Physicians (ACP): One of the largest U.S. internal medicine specialty societies with a broader physician audience that overlaps with ACOEM's members. Comparable CME, journal, and advocacy model at meaningfully larger scale.

Direct peers

• American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN): Membership association for occupational and environmental health nurses, the principal allied-health counterpart to ACOEM's physician membership. Comparable dues-based society model serving the same employer customer base.
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA): Membership association for industrial hygiene and occupational health professionals. Directly comparable nonprofit association serving practitioners and employers concerned with workplace exposure and worker health protection.
• American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM): National medical specialty society for preventive medicine physicians, the parent board-certified specialty that includes occupational and environmental medicine. Directly comparable member-based society model serving overlapping physician segments.

Regional players

• Society of Occupational Medicine (UK): UK-based membership organization for occupational physicians and affiliated professionals. Directly comparable physician society model and content offering, but serving UK rather than U.S. practitioners.

Others

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP): U.S. credentialing body for safety, health, and environmental practitioners. Comparable certification revenue model to ACOEM's CDME and MRO Fast Track courses, though serving safety professionals rather than physicians.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/americancollegeofoem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-college-of-occupational-and-environmental-medicine

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