Faculty of Occupational Medicine (United Kingdom)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) is the professional and educational body for occupational medicine in the United Kingdom. It seeks to ensure the highest standards in the practice of occupational medicine, overseeing the continuing professional development and revalidation of its members.
Formation | 1978 |
---|---|
Location | |
Membership | 1835 |
President | Professor Steven Nimmo |
Website | www |
It is also focused on promoting and supporting health at work, with its mission statement being ‘to drive improvement in the health of the working age population’.[1] One way it achieves this goal is through partnerships with other medical bodies, such as the Safe, Effective, Quality Occupational Health Service accreditation scheme it runs with the Royal College of Physicians.[2] The Faculty works closely with the UK Government advising on Occupational Medicine and improving workplace health.[3]
The Faculty is a member of the Council for Work and Health[4] and The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.[5]