OCCUPATIONAL PREVENTIVE & AEROSPACE MEDICINE (OPAM) MIDYEAR CONFERENCE KICKS-OFF IN FT. WORTH MARCH 10-13, 2016

Conference Renamed by the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and
Preventive Medicine to Reflect Direction and Commitment to Profession

TULSA (March 1, 2016) – The American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine (AOCOPM), which provides education and certification in occupational, environmental and preventive medicine, will hold its mid-year conference from March 10-13, 2016 in Ft. Worth, Texas. This year’s conference is debuting a new name – OPAM – that supports the growing emphasis in occupational, preventive, and aerospace medicine in the osteopathic community.

“We are excited to host OPAM in Texas this year, as the Dallas/Ft. Worth area is home to many of our AOCOPM members, as well as the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine,” said Dr. Mimms Mabee, AOCOPM’s President. “OPAM is a unique opportunity for osteopathic physicians, physician assistants and the nursing community to receive general education, specialized education and practice updates.”

For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.aocopm.com/opam.

With occupational medicine being one of the fastest growing health professions, AOCOPM members are continuously assisting with the need to help physicians stay up to date with rapid changes in patient treatment, as well as help them maintain their qualifications and certifications. OPAM provides physicians with the ability to grow in their role of treating the whole patient, connect with other healthcare providers and take part in continuing their education. Additionally, only OPAM serves sub-specialties such as disability impairment medicine, hyperbaric medicine and correctional medicine.

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OPAM is expected to draw hundreds of osteopathic professional from all over the U.S. for the four-day conference. OPAM will feature more than 20 national and local speakers on topics ranging from Workplace Compensation Laws and Rules to Immigrant Medicine and more. Each day provides a different focus:
• Thursday, March 10: Occupational Medicine
• Friday, March 11: Public Health and Preventive Medicine
• Saturday, March 12: Aerospace Medicine
• Sunday, March 13: Bonus Lectures

Please visit www.aocopm.com/opam for more information regarding the conference as well as a full schedule of speakers and topics.

While the conference officially opens on March 10, OPAM will host a full-day workshop on Wednesday, March 9: The Basic Course in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Part III. The three parts of the Basic Course do not have to be taken in order. Part III covers a variety of topics such as Substance Abuse and Testing, Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Cancer Risk in the Workplace. This course provides a solid foundation for any healthcare professional wanting to practice Occupational Medicine. Completion of the three parts also qualifies AOA-Certified physicians to test for a Certificate of Added Qualification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Additionally, a “Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Course (NRCME)” will be held on Friday, March 11, during the OPAM conference. Completion of this NRCME course is necessary to take a qualifying examination by the FMCSA to perform DOT physical exams. All qualifying professionals, MDs, DOs, NPs, and DCs are encouraged to participate in this course.

“The OPAM Conference is packed full of opportunities for physicians, physician assistants and the nursing community to advance their careers,” said Dr. Mabee. “We’ve also enhanced this year’s conference with several local osteopathic physicians as speakers, in addition to the nationally recognized speakers.”

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About AOCOPM:
The American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine was created more than 30 years ago to promote the public health and practice of preventive medicine and create better understanding of the relationship of health and prevention in regard to the wellness of the population. The organization provides ongoing education opportunities in occupational, environmental, and preventive medicine through its members and various conferences. For more information, please visit www.AOCOPM.org.

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