aocopm.org

AOCOPM is the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine, a professional organization for osteopathic physicians and related practitioners in occupational and preventive medicine. Its website, aocopm.org, is primarily a member-services and professional-development hub: it publishes certification information, continuing medical education (CME) courses, conference details, and member resources. If you are a physician, resident, or student looking for occupational medicine certification pathways, CME, or a mentor network, the site is relevant to you. If you are a patient or general visitor, it is not a clinical or consumer-facing resource.

What AOCOPM covers

The site organizes its content around a few core areas:

• About and leadership – organizational information, leadership contacts, newsletters, and governance documents (committees, policies, bylaws).
• AOA certifications – pathways tied to the American Osteopathic Association, including:
  • CAQ: Occupational Medicine
  • Subspecialty Certification: Correctional Medicine
  • Subspecialty Certification: Hyperbaric/Undersea Medicine
• Residency training – information for trainees in the field.
• CME and certification courses – including OPAM workshops such as DOT FMCSA NRCME, Basic Course in Occupational Medicine, and MRO.
• Member Center – forums, job postings, discussions, announcements, and a mentor network.
• Resources – study guides, reference books, and a basic course review available for download.

Who it is for

Conferences and events

The site highlights an annual educational conference. The posted listing shows the AOCOPM 2026 Annual Educational Conference held in conjunction with OMED26, in Las Vegas, NV, with a DOT FMCSA NRCME Course on Oct 22 and the Annual Educational Conference on Oct 23–25. A calendar of events and grand rounds are also listed.

Membership and access

The site includes Join or Renew and Member Login options, indicating that some content and services are gated behind membership or login. The homepage does not state pricing or whether any content is free, so treat membership terms as something to confirm directly through the Join or Renew page rather than assuming open access.

Practical next steps

• To explore certification options, start with the AOA Certifications section.
• To find courses, go to CME and Certification Courses.
• To join or check dues, use Join or Renew.
• For mentorship, the site points to the Emerging DO Platform and AOCOPM's mentor network.
• For direct contact: 14301 Oxford Dr. Edmond, OK 73013, 800-558-8686, [email protected].

AOCOPM (aocopm.org) offers two direct ways to connect mentors and mentees: signing up on the Emerging DO Platform, and joining AOCOPM's own mentor network. Trainees — students, residents, and fellows — also have a dedicated entry point on the site, and can start a student chapter or take part in committees, the community forum, and the annual conference. The steps below reflect what the site currently lists; you'll need to log in or create an account where a member login is required.

Mentor Network: Two Ways to Participate

The homepage presents the mentor options as a pair of calls to action:

• Emerging DO Platform — "Need a Mentor or Want to be a Mentor? Sign up on the Emerging DO Platform!"
• AOCOPM mentor network — "You may also sign up to participate in AOCOPM's mentor network."

In practice, that means you choose one or both:

If you want a mentor outside AOCOPM's internal network, the Emerging DO Platform is the broader option. If you want to stay within AOCOPM's community, use the mentor network link. The site does not state a fee for either sign-up, so treat cost and eligibility as things to confirm after logging in.

Trainee Entry Point

Trainees have their own labeled entrance on the homepage: "Trainees (Students, Residents and Fellows) Enter Here!" This is the starting point for students, residents, and fellows who want to engage with AOCOPM rather than navigate the general member area.

From there, the site points to related options:

• Starting a Student Chapter — listed under Member Center, for trainees who want to organize at their school.
• Community Forum — described as covering job postings, discussions, and announcements.
• Calendar of Events — for upcoming sessions, including Grand Rounds.

Ways to Get Involved Beyond Mentoring

Mentoring sits alongside several other participation routes listed on the site:

• Committees, Policies and Bylaws — committee involvement for members.
• Community Forum — job postings, discussions, and announcements.
• Grand Rounds — listed under Resources.
• Annual or Midyear Conference — the 2026 Annual Educational Conference runs in conjunction with OMED26 in Las Vegas, NV (Annual Educational Conference, Oct 23–25; DOT FMCSA NRCME Course, Oct 22).
• Call for Presentations and Call for Nominations — open calls posted on the homepage.

Practical Notes Before You Sign Up

• Login is required for member areas. The site shows "Member Login" and "Join or Renew" links; the mentor and trainee links sit behind the member-facing sections, so expect to create or use an account.
• Contact for questions: AOCOPM lists 14301 Oxford Dr., Edmond, OK 73013; phone 800-558-8686; email [email protected].
• Check the calendar first if you want to combine mentoring with CME or conference attendance — the Calendar of Events and CME pages are the authoritative listings.

If your goal is simply to find or become a mentor, start with the Emerging DO Platform sign-up and the AOCOPM mentor network link on the homepage; if you're a student or resident, use the Trainees entry point and consider the Student Chapter route.

AOCOPM (aocopm.org) hosts an annual educational conference, a set of pre-conference OPAM workshops, and recurring Grand Rounds, with participation channels for presenters, nominees, exhibitors, and trainees. The site's homepage currently features the AOCOPM 2026 Annual Educational Conference in conjunction with OMED26, scheduled for October 23–25 in Las Vegas, NV, preceded by a DOT FMCSA NRCME Course on October 22.

Annual Educational Conference

The flagship event is the AOCOPM Annual Educational Conference, which the site describes as held "in conjunction with OMED26." The homepage lists the 2026 dates and location:

The site also references an "Annual or Midyear Conference" under its CME and Certification Courses section, indicating that a midyear conference may also be offered in some years. Check the Calendar of Events for the current schedule.

OPAM Workshops and Pre-Conference Courses

AOCOPM runs a series of OPAM (Osteopathic Postdoctoral/Continuing Medical Education) workshops tied to its conference programming. The homepage and navigation list these:

• OPAM Workshop: DOT FMCSA NRCME — the course scheduled for October 22 ahead of the 2026 conference
• OPAM Workshop: Basic Course in Occupational Medicine
• OPAM Workshop: MRO (Medical Review Officer)

These workshops sit alongside the broader CME and Certification Courses section, which also covers CAQ: Occupational Medicine, Correctional Medicine subspecialty certification, and Hyperbaric/Undersea Medicine subspecialty certification.

How to Participate

The homepage surfaces several active participation channels:

• Call for Presentations — submit a proposal to present at the conference
• Call for Nominations — the homepage currently displays a "Call for Nominations!" banner
• Exhibitors-Supporters — information for organizations wishing to exhibit or support the conference
• Information for Speakers — logistics and requirements for accepted presenters
• Trainees (Students, Residents and Fellows) Enter Here — a dedicated entry point for trainee participation
• Mentor network — sign up via the Emerging DO Platform to find or become a mentor

Staying Updated

Two site sections carry the latest event notices:

1. Calendar of Events — the primary listing for upcoming conferences, workshops, and Grand Rounds
2. Newsletters — periodic updates, also linked from the Quick Links menu

Additional recurring programming includes Grand Rounds and Memorial and Commemorative Lectures, both listed in the site navigation.

Practical Notes

• Registration, pricing, and login requirements are not specified on the homepage; consult the Calendar of Events or contact AOCOPM directly for those details.
• The contact address listed is AOCOPM, 14301 Oxford Dr., Edmond, OK 73013, phone 800-558-8686, email [email protected].
• The site footer carries a 2026 copyright, consistent with the 2026 conference dates shown.

AOCOPM (aocopm.org) offers three AOA-linked certification pathways and a set of CME courses and workshops, with navigation entries for each. The site lists certifications in occupational medicine (CAQ), correctional medicine (subspecialty), and hyperbaric/undersea medicine (subspecialty), plus CME and certification courses including an annual or midyear conference and OPAM workshops. If you are looking for a specific course or certification, use the "AOA Certifications" and "CME and Certification Courses" sections in the main navigation.

Certifications listed on AOCOPM

The site groups certification information under AOA Certifications:

• CAQ: Occupational Medicine — a Certificate of Added Qualifications pathway in occupational medicine.
• Subspecialty Certification: Correctional Medicine — a subspecialty certification in correctional medicine.
• Subspecialty Certification: Hyperbaric/Undersea Medicine — a subspecialty certification in hyperbaric and undersea medicine.

These are the three certification directions named on the page. The site does not, in the provided material, spell out eligibility rules, exam dates, or fees for each, so check the individual certification pages under AOA Certifications for those details.

CME and certification courses

Under CME and Certification Courses, the site lists:

• Annual or Midyear Conference — the main recurring educational conference. The page also announces the AOCOPM 2026 Annual Educational Conference in Conjunction with OMED26, with the Annual Educational Conference on Oct 23–25 in Las Vegas, NV.
• OPAM Workshop: DOT FMCSA NRCME — a workshop tied to the DOT FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. A separate listing shows the DOT FMCSA NRCME Course on Oct 22.
• OPAM Workshop: Basic Course in Occupational Medicine — a foundational occupational medicine course.
• OPAM Workshop: MRO — a Medical Review Officer workshop.

Related conference items include Call for Presentations, Exhibitors-Supporters, and Information for Speakers.

Continuing education resources

Beyond formal courses, the site points to ongoing learning material:

• Grand Rounds
• Resources, including Basic Course Review, download and Study Guides and Reference Books

These sit alongside the Member Center, Calendar of Events, and Community Forum.

How to find the right entry

Use the main navigation in this order:

1. AOA Certifications — for the CAQ and the two subspecialty certifications.
2. CME and Certification Courses — for the conference and the OPAM workshops (NRCME, Basic Course, MRO).
3. Resources — for Grand Rounds, the basic course review download, and study guides/reference books.
4. Calendar of Events — to confirm dates such as the Oct 22 NRCME course and the Oct 23–25 conference.

If you are unsure where to start, the FAQs and Quick Links sections are also listed in the footer area, and Member Login appears at the top for members.

Practical notes

• The 2026 conference is listed as taking place in conjunction with OMED26 in Las Vegas, NV; the NRCME course is listed separately on Oct 22, one day before the main conference.
• Trainees (students, residents, and fellows) have a dedicated entry point: Trainees (Students, Residents and Fellows) Enter Here.
• Mentorship is handled through the Emerging DO Platform and AOCOPM's mentor network.
• Contact details listed on the site: AOCOPM, 14301 Oxford Dr. Edmond, OK 73013, phone 800-558-8686, email [email protected].

The page does not state pricing, registration deadlines, or eligibility requirements for these programs, so confirm those on the specific certification or course pages before planning.

AOCOPM (aocopm.org) provides a Join or Renew entry point on its website, along with a Member Login for existing members. If you are new, use Join or Renew to start an application; if you already have an account, log in to access the Member Center and renew. The site also lists a dedicated entry for trainees (students, residents, and fellows), so training status may affect which path you use.

What you get as a member

Based on the site's navigation and homepage content, member-related access and resources include:

• Member Center — the main logged-in area for member tools and information.
• Community Forum — described on the site as covering job postings, discussions, and announcements.
• Committees, Policies and Bylaws — organizational documents and committee information.
• Mentor network — the site notes you can sign up on the Emerging DO Platform to find a mentor or volunteer as one, and also sign up to participate in AOCOPM's mentor network.
• Student chapters — there is a "Starting a Student Chapter" resource, relevant if you are at a training stage.
• Newsletters and Calendar of Events — organizational updates and event listings.
• CME and certification courses — the site lists CME and certification course offerings, including workshops (for example, DOT FMCSA NRCME, Basic Course in Occupational Medicine, and MRO).

Some of these may be publicly visible while others require login; the site's structure places the Member Center and Member Login as the gateway to member-specific content.

Steps to join or renew

1. Go to aocopm.org.
2. Choose the appropriate entry:
   • New member: select Join or Renew.
   • Existing member: select Member Login.
3. Complete the form or log in as prompted. The site does not publish the full application form fields or fee details on the homepage, so the specific requirements appear after you enter the join/renew flow.
4. After logging in, use the Member Center to manage your membership and access member resources.

Expected result: you either submit a new membership application or complete a renewal, and gain access to the Member Center.

If you are a trainee

The homepage includes a specific line: "Trainees (Students, Residents and Fellows) Enter Here!" If you fall into one of these categories, use that entry rather than the general join path, since trainee membership may have its own process. The site also points trainees toward the mentor network and student chapter resources.

Common sticking points

• Login required for member content: The Member Center sits behind Member Login, so resources like the forum or committee documents may not be reachable until you are signed in.
• No published pricing on the homepage: The site does not list dues or fees in the provided content. Check the join/renew flow or contact the organization for current amounts.
• Contact for questions: AOCOPM lists 800-558-8686 and [email protected], plus a mailing address at 14301 Oxford Dr., Edmond, OK 73013, if you need help with membership.

Related events and courses

If your goal in joining includes continuing education, the site highlights the AOCOPM 2026 Annual Educational Conference in conjunction with OMED26, with a DOT FMCSA NRCME Course on Oct 22 and the Annual Educational Conference Oct 23–25 in Las Vegas, NV. These are listed alongside the CME and certification offerings, so membership and course registration may be connected.