I am doing work I am already familiar with. My background in clinical care was invaluable for my current roles. I recommend that experience to any practitioner in occupational medicine. The credibility with colleagues and the experience with patients makes managing health care issues for industry a great deal easier. The career pathway to occupational medicine is most often a step by step, variable process.
All physicians deal with issues of well being in the workplace.
Very few physicians, however, receive specific training and have experience in understanding the issues of well being in the workplace. Those of you who are practicing occupational medicine or are transitioning to a career in occupational medicine must understand your client needs. Industry and our health care systems need your input. The future of occupational medicine is very bright.