About the Division

The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

• Is a founding member of the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics committed to improving the practice of occupational and environmental medicine through clinical excellence, information sharing, and collaborative research
• In partnership with the UNC School of Public Health and NC State University is one of only sixteen National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOSH) regional centers established by NIOSH to assure an ample supply of well-trained professionals in the area of occupational safety and health
• Is one of the top comprehensive academic OEM groups in the US
• Is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team with over 30 years of experience in almost all aspects of Occupational and Environmental Health
• Provides corporate consulting ranging from development, management, and evaluation of entire occupational health programs to problem-specific, short-term assistance
• Trains highly skilled physicians through the OEM residency program to serve as leaders in academia, public health agencies, military occupational medicine and as corporate medical directors
• Works with the Nicholas School of the Environment to provide a master’s in Environmental Management
• Conducts multi-disciplinary clinical and epidemiological research involving occupational diseases, toxicology, indoor air quality, and biohazard sciences
• Provides toxicological assessments of consumer and commercial products necessary to comply with labeling and worker hazard communication laws
• Provides a comprehensive occupational health program for Duke employees, the award-winning Live for Life wellness program
• Offers employee assistance services and professional and personal development services (including career and professional coaching) to those within and outside of Duke