It has about 7000 members. Its objectives are to offer excellence in continuing education, to ensure high ethical standards, and to promote a widespread understanding of the value of good medical care for workers. Educational programs, carrying out continuing education units, are offered at the two annual conferences and at meetings of the 30 regional affiliates. An employment referral service is available to members. In addition, the College represents the occupational medical community before interested medical, governmental, and educational groups.
Membership is open to any doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine.