OEM Residency Program Overview
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The Academic Phase
At the end of this phase, the candidate should hold a Master of Science
(MS degree) in occupational & environmental health science or an equivalent
degree. The MS degree courses may be obtained from the Occupational
and Environmental Health Sciences department and Community Medicine
department at Wayne State University or in an ACGME-certified program
in the US or Puerto Rico.
The academic phase consists in acquiring knowledge in two key areas:
1. Occupational medicine knowledge
• Clinical occupational medicine
• Disability management and work fitness
• Environmental health and risk assessment
• Hazard recognition, evaluation and control
• Health promotion and clinical prevention
• Management and administration
• Regulations and government agencies
• Toxicology
• Workplace health and surveillance
2. Preventive medicine core knowledge
• Behavioral aspects of health
• Biostatistics
• Clinical preventive medicine
• Environmental health
• Epidemiology
• Health services administration
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The Practicum Phase
During the practicum phase, the candidate spends one year receiving clinical training in the area of OEM.
This will be accomplished through direct patient care in a variety of learning settings and administrative
experiences. The Practicum Phase is clinical training involving rotations at:
• Clinics within large industrial manufacturing facilities, e.g., Ford Motor Medical Clinic, General Motors Clinic, Visteon Plant Clinic
• Hospital-based occupational health clinics, e.g., Occupational Health Services
• Free-standing occupational health clinics. e.g., Concentra, St. Mary's Physician Services, Mercy Occupational Medicine Services
• Specialty and subspecialty rotations clinics, e.g., Center for Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Occupational Disease Clinic, Dermatology Clinic, Orthopedic Clinic, Ophthalmology Clinic, Audiology Center and Poison Control Center
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Residency Program
The WSU/DMC Occupational and Environmental Residency Program may be completed in three ways, as follows:
1. Standard Residency (Two-year) Program
In the two-year program, the resident will complete the two phases (The academic phase and the practicum phase)
of the residency program and a didactic experience which consists of, lectures, residents morning report,
journal club, round table discussions, board review discussions and a research component, in the Division
of Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
2. One-year Practicum
Those who already possess a Masters in Public Health (with evidence
of completing the core occupational medic course work) or Master of
Science in Occupational & Environmental Health Sciences and have completed
a three-year residency program in an ACGME-certified program in the
US or Puerto Rico (family medicine, internal medicine or any other
residency program accepted by the OEM division) may apply for a one-year
residency program. In this year the resident will complete the practicum
phase of the residency program and the didactic experiences. Note:
All WSU/OEM programs utilize techniques such as OEM competency-based
training and educational contracting, both of which were pioneered
in the medical educational arena by this OEM program. Graduation from
the WSU/DMC OEM residency program fulfills the eligibility criteria
toward board certification in occupational medicine established by
the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Note:
All WSU/OEM programs utilize techniques such as OEM competency-based training and educational contracting,
both of which were pioneered in the medical educational arena by this OEM program.
Graduation from the WSU/DMC OEM residency program fulfills the eligibility criteria toward board
certification in occupational medicine established by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
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Resident Benefits
• Health and Dental Insurance:
Health and dental insurance is provided without cost to all residents and their
immediate families. Coverage is effective on date of employment.
• Sick or Disability Plans:
Residents are assured full payment of their stipend in the event of verifiable
short-term illness (up to 90 days). Long-term disability plans are also provided
to all residents under provisions of Michigan law and social security regulations.
• Time-off:
Residents receive three weeks paid vacation and one week conference and educational
leave annually.
• Conferences:
Travel and expenses for one conference annually are subsidized by The Detroit
Medical Center during the course of the program.
• Life Insurance:
A $30,000 life insurance policy is provided for all residents without charge
and is effective on the date of employment. Additional life insurance may be
purchased.
•ACOEM Membership:
This program provides residents membership in the American College of Occupational & Environmental
Medicine
• Wayne State University Medical Alumni Association:
This program provides residents membership in the Wayne State University Medical
Alumni Association.
• Professional Liability Coverage:
Professional liability coverage is provided for participation in residency
activities at any of the corporation sites and DMC institutions.
• Employee Assistant Program:
This is a confidential program available to all residents for any need they
may have. The program is offered through the Occupational Health Centers of
America.
• Uniforms:
White coats and laundering services are provided for residents without charge.
Personal safety equipment necessary to wear in corporate sites are provided
without charge.
• Child Care Services:
Many child care facilities are available throughout the Detroit metropolitan
area. Two facilities are located on the Wayne State University main campus.
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Applying to the Occupational & Environmental Residency
Applications to the Occupational & Environmental Residency will
be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
This permits electronic filing of applications through all US medical
schools or the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.
The ERAS web site will leave frequently asked questions at: www.aamc.org/eras.
All applications are reviewed. Applicants meeting our criteria are
invited for an interview.
The residency program encourages all applicants to submit their
application and the required documents to the Division of Occupational
and Environmental Medicine at the following address:
15400 W. McNichols, Rd. Detroit, MI 48235.
The documents required to be submitted are:
1. A standard application,
2. Dean's letter,
3. Two letters of recommendation,
4. Medical school transcript,
5. Board scores (NOBME, USMLE, etc.), and
6. ECFMG certification, if appropriate.
Deadline for receiving the application is October 31. Interviews are
scheduled during November, till December 15, and the residents will
be informed before January. 15.
For more information please contact the Associate program director at (313) 340-4341.
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