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Education and Training


Diplomas


Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed)

The Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed) is designed for medical practitioners who are working part-time in the practice of occupational medicine or who have an interest in occupational medicine as it affects other branches of medicine. It was established to demonstrate that the holder has achieved a level of competence appropriate to the generalist working in occupational health.

Information for GPs seeking to work part-time in occupational medicine.

DOccMed Regulations (includes core examination regulations, specific DOccMed Regulations, guidance notes, core syllabus, sample multiple choice questions and portfolio template)
MCQ & Portfolio examination dates and fees *DOccMed portfolio examination: Please note that four copies of the portfolio must be submitted with the entry form.
Reading list
Entry form
Sample exam questions
Portfolio template (editable Word document)
Appeals – Rules, Procedures, Extenuating Circumstances
Appeals rules summary

From October 2008 examination marks for individual questions will not be provided.
After the 31st December 2008 the Faculty is no longer able to supply past examination papers.

Centres running approved courses:

Location Contact Telephone Links Email
University of Birmingham Janie Acton 0121 414 6021 Website
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j.acton@bham.ac.uk
Royal Society for Public Health, London Claire Robins 020 7265 7314 Website
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crobins@rsph.org.uk
University of Manchester Mary Aldred 0161 275 5451 Website
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maldred@manchester.ac.uk