Established in 1978 as a faculty of the Royal College of Physicians, the Faculty of Occupational Medicine is now an independent body and registered charity.

Our primary functions are:

• Managing the curriculum for specialty training in occupational medicine.
• Awarding a range of qualifications in occupational medicine for doctors and occupational health practice for allied health professionals.
• Seeking to influence policy makers, with a view to improving health at work.
• Setting standards for, and accrediting, occupational health services through the SEQOHS (Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service) scheme.
• Offering a range of memberships – from Student to Fellow – and CPD opportunities through conferences and other events
• Recognising excellence through prizes and awards.
• Providing a revalidation service for doctors.