University of Colorado School of Medicine Program

The University of Colorado School of Medicine offers a two-year ACGME-accredited Occupational & Environmental Medicine Residency program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. Residents in this program earn a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Environmental & Occupational Health while completing all requirements for board eligibility through the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

The program provides diverse training opportunities, including rotations at OSHA and NIOSH field offices, National Jewish Health, miner's clinics, and surveillance clinics for legacy energy and defense workers. Residents also have the chance to engage in clinical research and practice in various settings.

Residents receive financial support from various institutions, including the Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center (MAP ERC), Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Pinnacol Assurance, Workwell Occupational Medicine, and National Jewish Health, with additional scholarships for earning their MPH degree and a Certificate in Total Worker Health®.

Good candidates for this program include individuals who have completed a clinical residency and are interested in earning an MPH, medical students interested in non-operative musculoskeletal skills and outpatient practice, and physicians seeking expertise in worker health.

Residents must complete a scholarly project during their training and participate in educational experiences such as journal clubs, case conferences, and regional and national conferences. The program offers a variety of clinical rotations and specialty opportunities to enrich resident training.

Upon graduation, residents are prepared for a career in occupational and environmental medicine, with alumni pursuing diverse paths such as private practices, hospital-based clinics, policy development, and academic research.

The program's mission emphasizes injury and illness prevention, worksite wellness, and workplace health promotion and protection using Total Worker Health® principles. Residents are supported by local specialists and institutions, and post-graduation, they have ample employment opportunities both locally and nationally.

Overall, the University of Colorado School of Medicine Occupational & Environmental Medicine Residency program offers an enriching experience combining clinical training, research opportunities, and public health education.