Training physicians in occupational and environmental medicine.

Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Training Program

NIH-funded research Yale University · NIH-10850510

This study is looking at a special training program for doctors who want to focus on public health and preventive medicine, helping them learn how to address health issues related to work and the environment, especially in today's changing world.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionYale University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New Haven, United States)
Project IDNIH-10850510 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

The Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) residency program trains physicians to specialize in public health and preventive medicine, addressing the urgent need for these professionals in various settings across the U.S. This two-year program is fully accredited and combines clinical training with a Master of Public Health degree. Trainees typically come from backgrounds in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and are prepared to tackle health issues related to occupational and environmental factors. The program is designed to adapt to the evolving needs of public health, especially in light of challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are medical professionals who have completed a residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and are seeking to specialize in occupational and environmental medicine.

Not a fit: Patients who are not medical professionals or those who do not have an interest in pursuing a career in occupational and environmental medicine may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of qualified physicians in occupational and environmental medicine, improving public health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: This program builds on a long history of successful training in occupational medicine, indicating a proven approach rather than a novel or untested one.

Where this research is happening

New Haven, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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