Welcome to CBOM   Online.

The Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine was established to "encourage the study, improve the practice and elevate the standards of occupational medicine throughout Canada." It is incorporated federally to certify competence of those physicians with special knowledge of occupational medicine. Physicians interested in applying for certification will find all the information on eligibility requirements and an application form on this Web site. Examinations are held once a year usually in the fall in either English or French.

If you have any questions about the website or the CBOM, please feel free to contact us at cbom@oemac.org

CBOM Board of Directors  

 

President:

Dr Avi Whiteman 

Vice-President:

Dr. Trevor Gillmore 

Secretary/Treasurer:

Dr. Lorri Galbraith 

Past President:

Dr. Stephen Martin 

Examinations Director:

Dr. Doug Hamm 

Membership Director:

Dr. Joel Andersen

 
Training and Credentials in Occupational Medicine

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada established the specialty of occupational medicine some 20 years ago. Training in this specialty requires 5 years of residency, similar to other Royal College programs. Both the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto offer residency programs. Graduates become Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC). The Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in each province or territory determines whether physicians will be recognized as Specialists; the FRCPC (Occ Med) is the usual requirement for recognition as a Specialist in Occupational Medicine.

Post Graduate Degrees

McGill University offers a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health Sciences. This is a three-year program for distance learning or a one-year on-site programme. Physicians, nurses, industrial hygienists and candidates with other qualifications may be eligible to apply for admission to the program.

McMaster University offers a Diploma in Occupational Health. This can be taken as a full-time three month course or on a part-time basis.

The University of Toronto offers a Diploma in Industrial Health (DIH). This can be taken during a full time academic year or on a part-time basis.

Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine

In 1980, the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (CBOM) was incorporated for the express purpose of encouraging the study, improving the practice, and elevating the standards of occupational medicine in Canada . The CBOM is a national organization of physicians having special knowledge in the practice of occupational medicine gained through study and experience. There are three levels of standing in the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine.

An Associate   of the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (ACBOM) has completed a written examination in which they have demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of occupational health principles.

A Certificant   of the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (CCBOM) has at least three years of relevant experience and has successfully completed both an oral and a written examination.

A Fellow   of the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (FCBOM) has at least five years of relevant experience, has successfully completed both an oral and a written examination, and has prepared and defended a research report which has contributed to the state of the art in occupational medicine.

There are currently 140 members (of all levels) of the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine. Many of these individuals also hold Diplomas in Occupational Medicine, Master’s Degrees in Occupational Medicine, or have Royal College Certification. If you are interested in any of the CBOM certification levels, please refer to the Eligibility Requirements section of this Website.

Disclaimer  

All contents is provided for the information and education of the members of this association and its users. It is not intended as legal opinion, and should not be considered by the public as a substitute for the advice of a physician. The Occupational and Environmental Medical Association of Canada and the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine assume no responsibility or liability arising from any errors or omissions or from the use of any information contained herein.