• News from Our Partners – April 2026

    American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)

    ACOEM News

    Attend ACOEM’s 110th American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC)

    It’s not too late to register for ACOEM’s American Occupational Health Conference. AOHC 2026 Chicago will take place at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk April 19–22. Don’t miss this opportunity to join over 1,100 of your peers for one of the largest occupational and environmental medicine conferences in the world! ACOEM members save $430 over nonmembers. Learn more about the benefits of belonging and consider joining ACOEM today to save on AOHC registration and ACOEM’s other educational opportunities including pre- and post-conference courses taking place just before and just after AOHC. Registration for the courses is separate — you don’t need to attend the annual conference to register for a pre- or post-conference course.


    Interactive Public Safety Medicine Course Available Now

    ACOEM is excited to announce that the Public Safety Medicine Course is officially live and available on ACOEM’s Online Learning Center.

    This is the only on-demand CME course built specifically for physicians and healthcare providers who conduct fitness-for-duty evaluations of public safety employees. Whether you evaluate law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, correctional officers, or tactical team members, this course was designed for you.

    Physicians and other healthcare providers who complete the course will be listed in ACOEM’s Public Safety Medicine Find-a-Provider directory (expected to launch in Q3/Q4 2026), connecting you with public safety departments seeking qualified evaluators.


    Practice Income and Benefits Summary Available Now

    The 2025 Physicians’ Practice Income and Benefits Survey is available for download. This survey features compensation data for 10 key OEM positions, and detailed benefits insights from 192 participating physicians. To access the survey, simply log into your ACOEM Connect account and add the report to your cart. The $299 fee will be waived for members as you move through the purchase process. Nonmembers can purchase the survey for $299.


    Membership Renewal

    ACOEM members: don’t let your membership lapse! Take a few minutes to renew your membership to maintain access to resources, discounted CME opportunities, and OEM community support. ACOEM welcomes ABPM Diplomates to join at a special rate. Call 847.818.1800 or email us for details.

    For a limited time, ACOEM members who refer a new member to the College can save up to $125 on their next renewal. Your colleague can save up to $165 when they become a member. Do you know someone who should join ACOEM? Share this link: https://bit.ly/4lI46vk and promo code NMREF2026 with a colleague and you’ll both win!

    New members and some returning members have access to a 20% discount on some of ACOEM’s most popular content, including:

    And more! Contact us for more information.


    Updated Medical Review Officer (MRO) Online Course Now Available – Featuring LIVE Discussions!

    Whether you’re pursuing certification for the first time or renewing your credentials, MRO training enhances your credibility and expands your scope of services. ACOEM’s updated 2025 Online Course offers:

    • Bi-monthly interactive LIVE discussions with faculty
    • Practical case studies and decision-making exercises
    • Flexible online format—learn at your own pace, engage in real time

    Check out ACOEM’s updated Online Course to get started or stay certified.


    Save the Date for the 5th Annual Virtual Summit – November 4–6, 2026

    Earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ during this three-day virtual summit consisting of half-day sessions. The summit will include live Q&A with faculty and opportunities to connect with colleagues worldwide and will cover timely OEM foundations. Watch for registration to open in late spring 2026.

    The window is open for session proposal submissions. If you missed the 2025 Virtual Summit you can catch up and earn CME by purchasing the recordings online.


    AMA Guides 6th Edition 2024 Updates: Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Spine, and Nervous System – Earn 3 CME Credits

    This on-demand course provides instruction on the updated musculoskeletal and nervous system chapters in the 6th Edition 2024 Digital. Learn more.


    AOHC 2025 Austin – Encore Recordings Available

    Did you miss the 109th AOHC held in Austin last April? Access 91 hours of content and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ with AOHC Encore Recordings.


    Additional Learning Opportunities

    Medical Center Occupational Health Basics includes over 200 hours of CME and is available through ACOEM’s Online Learning Center.

    Register for ACOEM’s Q2 webinars:

    Lifestyle Medicine Friday, May 8, 2026
    Overview of Gulf War Illness Tuesday, September 1, 2026

    Webinars are free for members, and many include CME. Check out our library of recorded webinars. Nonmembers can register for live webinars for $25 and access past recordings for $50.

    Guidance for Medical Evaluation of Public Safety Employees is a platform available by subscription, offering tools to support the health and readiness of public safety personnel. Subscribe today!


    OccPod Podcast

    Tune in to ACOEM’s podcast, OccPod, featuring conversations on key OEM issues. Available on major podcast platforms or directly online.

    American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)

    ACPM News

    Join ACPM in May for PM 2026

    Join your colleagues in Baltimore, MD, from May 14-17 to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, research and best practices in the field, while earning over 20 hours of CME. Advance rate ends April 13.

    Register today

    ACPM Launches PrevEd Plus

    Get unlimited access to ACPM’s catalog of online CME for one low price through PrevEd Plus — a new annual CME subscription designed to make your professional development easier, more accessible and more cost effective than ever.

    For just $150 per year, PrevEd Plus gives you access to over 30 hours of CME content created by preventive medicine physicians for preventive medicine physicians, with new content added regularly. That’s a more than $1,300 value if purchased separately!

    Learn more here.

    Volunteer to Help Shape ACPM

    ACPM is inviting members to apply for committee positions that help shape the future of the College and the specialty. This is a chance to contribute to key conversations, influence organizational priorities and support the long‑term strength of the specialty. Current ACPM members are encouraged to apply by April 9 for two‑year terms beginning after PM2026.

    Learn more about available opportunities and apply here.

    Earn Your AI in Preventive Medicine and Public Health Certification

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming how healthcare professionals diagnose, treat and prevent diseases — enabling more personalized and efficient care. In this 10-module certification course, physicians will learn to start with a clear understanding of the problem to be solved, define objectives and evaluate data requirements to ensure successful implementation of AI tools.

    Learn more here.

    Gain Competencies in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

    ACPM is offering a series of 12 courses on Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, covering a range of critical topics. Learners will have an opportunity to acquire new knowledge or refresh key concepts and related perspectives to be better informed and equipped and contribute to the planning and response of public health emergencies.

    Learn more here.

    American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)

    AMIA News

    AMIA’s Amplify Informatics Conference | May 18-21 | Denver, CO

    AMIA’s Amplify Informatics Conference is where both clinical and translational research informaticians come together to learn, grow their careers, and shape the future of healthcare. Connect with colleagues from across practice settings. Learn from experts who are leading in the field. Strengthen your professional network. Amplify your informatics impact.

    At AMIA’s Amplify Informatics Conference, you can dive deep into informatics through:

    • 3 keynotes to inspire your Amplify Informatics Conference
    • Networking events, including new topic tables where clinical and translational research informaticians can come together and discuss key insights from the meeting

    Register today!

    Unlock the Power of AMIA Membership

    AMIA connects clinicians, researchers, and technology experts to advance health through informatics. Join AMIA and tap into a network that fuels innovation and career growth.

    Your membership includes:

    • Connections with colleagues – Create your professional network across disciplines and institutions.
    • Collaborative spaces – Listen and be heard through AMIA Connect, committees, task force teams, and working groups.
    • Events that matter – AMIA’s industry-leading conferences (Annual Symposium and Amplify Informatics) and virtual forums are designed for connection that spurs collaboration for years to come.

    Join AMIA today!

    AMIA Now: Informatics education that fits your schedule

    AMIA Now gives you on-demand access to over 184 hours of education from the leading voices in informatics — in sessions that average just 10 to 15 minutes. Earn education credit at your own pace, on any device, when and where it works for you. One 12-month subscription unlocks the full searchable library, plus new content as it’s released throughout the year. Start learning on your schedule.

    American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

    ASAM News

    ASAM 57th Annual Conference

    April 23 – 26, 2026 | San Diego, CA

    The ASAM Annual Conference is the defining event in addiction medicine, bringing together all professionals to connect, learn, and inspire. Explore the latest science, research, and innovations in the field. Enhance your conference experience by attending a pre-conference course on Benzodiazepine Tapering Decisions: Basic Principles through Complex Management or Improving Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders: From Evidence to Action.

    Learn More.

    DEA Required SUD Education

    Complete your 8-hour DEA training while gaining practical skills to treat and manage patients with substance use disorders. Apply evidence-based strategies, improve outcomes, and advance your expertise in addiction medicine.

    Learn More.

    Free ASAM PCSS-MOUD Online Case-based Learning Collaboratives on Opioid Withdrawal

    Elevate your skills and confidence in treating opioid withdrawal by joining live or watching on-demand our interactive, case-based, four session online learning collaborative. Each session brings real world cases to life through expert led discussions. Perfect for healthcare team members new to caring for patients with opioid use disorder and at risk of opioid withdrawal, this series delivers practical strategies, fresh insights, and the confidence to provide effective care.

    Live Virtual & Recorded | Learn More & Register

    Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder: Considerations for Patients with Comorbid Conditions

    Treating patients with comorbid conditions can be challenging, but prescribing medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) to these patients doesn’t have to be. This infographic serves as a quick reference guide for clinicians to safely prescribe MAUD to patients with a variety of common comorbid conditions.

    Why the Famous J-shape Curve Suggesting Health Benefits from Alcohol is Likely False

    Curious about the old adage that a little bit of alcohol is good for one’s health? This 10-minute video challenges that belief by outlining available research, which suggests that when controlling for biases, there are no protective health benefits from low-volume drinking and instead show a linear increase in mortality risk as alcohol consumption rises.

    American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM)

    ACAAM News

    Addiction Medicine Education Designed to Inform Patient Care

    The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) is a national leader in advancing addiction medicine education for today’s healthcare workforce. Through its National Addiction Medicine Didactic Curriculum, ACAAM delivers expert-led learning that keeps clinicians current on the evolving science and practice of addiction medicine.

    Developed by academic addiction medicine community, the curriculum addresses topics that directly inform the care of individuals with substance use disorders. Sessions explore areas such as social determinants of addiction, the epidemiology of substance use disorders, toxicology testing, and emerging clinical and public health trends—content that supports evidence-based decision-making across a range of care settings.

    Because substance use disorders affect patient outcomes, care coordination, and health systems well beyond specialty addiction treatment, staying informed about developments in the field supports more effective care across disciplines. All curriculum content is mapped to the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) addiction medicine certification standards, reinforcing its relevance to both certification preparation and real-world clinical practice.

    Learn more at acaam.org.