117 - Steer Your Career in the Right Direction: What You Need to Know for Early and Long-term Success as an OEM Professional

Sunday, April 27, 2025

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM CT

Location: Lone Star Salon C

Claim 1.0 CME

Are you a resident, a recent graduate, or making a mid-career pivot into the wonderful specialty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine? If so, this session is for you! Join past and present leaders of the ACOEM Resident and Recent Graduates Section for an enlightening panel discussion filled with information that is pertinent to those who want to gain insight into navigating the early career period and prepare for long-term success. Topics will include the board exam/certification process, professional certifications that enhance job prospects, the various career paths, the job search, leadership opportunities, and more. The panelists' breadth of experience includes academic, corporate, military, entrepreneurship, and more. During this session, the panelists will share personal experiences, discuss best practices, and answer your most pressing questions.

Learning Objectives:

Identify a wide range of career paths available to the OEM professional by job function, employer, and/or sector.
Integrate career interests with real-world experiences that were shared by panelists.
Utilize potential resources, mentors, and colleagues to advance their professional interests.

Disclosure(s):

Rosandra Walker, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Tamera Means, MD, MHS, MSPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Matthew Hamm, MD, MPH, FACOEM: No financial relationships to disclose

Bill Martin, MD, MBA, MPH, MMCi: No financial relationships to disclose

Scott A. Wallace, MD MPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Dominic Dabrowski, MD, MPH: No financial relationships to disclose

Faculty(s)

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Rosandra Walker, MD (she/her/hers)

Physician, Total Worker Health® Expert
University of Texas Health Science Center
Tamera Means, MD, MHS, MSPH

Assistant Medical Director of VUMC's Occupational Health Clinic
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Matthew Hamm, MD, MPH, FACOEM

Medical Director, OEHN
HammMD Occupational Health
Bill Martin, MD, MBA, MPH, MMCi (he/him/his)

Medical Director
Mediprise
Scott A. Wallace, MD MPH (he/him/his)

National Capital Region OEM Product Line Lead, Deputy
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Dominic Dabrowski, MD, MPH

Addiction Medicine Fellow
Rutgers University