Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada http://omsoc.org/ The national voice of specialty occupational medicine in Canada en Copyright 2012 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:20:30 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 2012 Membership Fees Online Payment Thank you for supporting OMSOC in 2012. Your financial commitment will help ensure another productive, engaging annual general meeting, as well as ensure the society's longer-term viability. To pay your membership fees for 2012, click on the Buy Now button below. OMSOC is registered with PayPal. Your confirmation of payment by credit card will be your proof of registration. OMSOC suggests you click the 'View Printable Receipt' on the confirmation page and create a paper version of your confirmation for tax purposes. PayPal will also send a receipt to the email you provide when paying. You do not require a PayPal account to pay online.

OMSOC 2012 Membership Fees
]]> http://omsoc.org/blog/2012/01/2012_membership_fees_online_pa.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2012/01/2012_membership_fees_online_pa.php Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:20:30 -0500 Welcome to the OMSOC Home Page  

Pay your 2012 Membership Fees here.

 

Welcome to the electronic gateway of the Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada (OMSOC).  OMSOC is the only Canadian organization dedicated to the specialty practice of occupational medicine.  Its membership comprises occupational physicians certified as specialists by The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as well as specialists from other medical and surgical specialties with an interest in occupational medicine.  OMSOC provides a forum for advancing the practice of occupational medicine by facilitating dialogue amongst physician specialists and between occupational medicine practitioners and members of allied fields, notably government, industry, management, and the law.

 

For more information on OMSOC, view the organization’s vision and mission statements, and its values statement.  An overview of the field of occupational medicine, including the training required to become a specialty occupational physician in Canada and the many varied roles specialty occupational physicians occupy, can be found here.  If you would like to join OMSOC, download and complete this form.  Further information about OMSOC can be obtained either electronically or by writing to the following address:

Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada
774 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5N8

P:  716.304.0043
F:  613.730.8830

Questions and feedback concerning OMSOC's web site are welcome and should be directed to the site's admininstrator.

 

 

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To register, please complete the PayPal payment process below.  You do not need a PayPal account to register.  Please keep the confirmation email you receive after registering as your proof of registration and as a receipt for income tax purposes.

 

On behalf of the Conference Planning and CPD committees, I look forward to seeing you in October.

 

Bruce M. McGoveran MD MISt FRCPC
President, OMSOC

 


OMSOC 2011 Annual Conference and General Meeting
]]> http://omsoc.org/blog/2011/08/2011_annual_conference_and_gen.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2011/08/2011_annual_conference_and_gen.php Meetings Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:52:53 -0500 Japan Earthquake Response: Useful Resources OMSOC's membership sends its deepest condolences and sympathies to those affected by recent events in Japan.  In response to concerns about radiation exposure, OMSOC hopes the following resources will be of assistance:

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Health Canada

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

In addition, if you are searching for someone in Japan listed as missing, this link may be helpful.

If you would like to donate to the relief fund, you can do so here.

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]]> http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/09/omsoc_board_of_directors_and_o_1.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/09/omsoc_board_of_directors_and_o_1.php About OMSOC Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:50:19 -0500 Members'-Only Section http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/09/members_only_section.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/09/members_only_section.php About OMSOC Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:35:12 -0500 OMSOC Values Statement The OMSOC values support our belief that well being can be achieved by:

Prevention

Effective prevention programs supported by employers and employees will mitigate the potential adverse health impacts of illness and injury.

Collaboration

Working with other physicians and community stakeholders (labour, employers, government, compensation boards and the insurance sector) to maximize the contribution that occupational medicine can make to worker well-being.

Understanding

Understanding the determinants of health in the workplace and evidence-based best practices in occupational medicine.

Enabling

Removing barriers to work for those with impairment, to provide a safe, supportive, and dignified work environment.

Integrity

Responding to workplace issues in a manner that is independent of the organization or individual requesting the response.

 

More information about OMSOC can be obtained either electronically or by writing to the following address:

Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada
77 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5N8

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Workplaces where the health and safety of employees are continually improved through the specialty practice of occupational medicine.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada is to promote and enhance the specialty practice of occupational medicine in Canada, a specialty recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, to promote and support continuing professional development for specialists through the accreditation of continuing medical education activities, and to act as the Canadian voice for that specialty.

Further information about OMSOC can be obtained either electronically or by writing to the following address:

Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada
77 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
 K1S 5N8

1 ]]> http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/08/omsoc_mission_and_vision_state.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/08/omsoc_mission_and_vision_state.php About OMSOC Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:52:35 -0500 OMSOC Privacy Statement OMSOC is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. In general, personal information includes, but is not limited to, your name, age, residential address and phone number, email address, and identification number. Personal information does not include job titles, business addresses and business phone/fax numbers. The handling of all personal information by OMSOC is guided by the ten principles of the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information ("Model Code"). We are committed to protecting your privacy whether you are browsing our website for information, or interacting with us directly. You have the right to know what personal information we collect, as well as how and why it is used. It is also your right to choose whether or not you wish to provide us with this personal information.  Please read this Privacy Statement carefully so that you may understand how your personal information is managed.  As our organization continues to expand, changes to our privacy policy may be required. OMSOC will notify you of any significant changes and will obtain your consent before using your personal information for purposes other than the reasons it was originally collected.

]]> http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/08/omsoc_privacy_statement.php http://omsoc.org/blog/2006/08/omsoc_privacy_statement.php About OMSOC Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:22:45 -0500 The Occupational Medicine Specialist: An Overview Occupational medicine is a specialty recognized by The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Occupational medicine specialists have completed five years of post-MD specialty training and passed qualifying examinations. Training includes an extensive multi-year clinical component emphasizing internal medicine and other medical and surgical specialties relevant to occupational medicine. The didactic component provides exposure to the basic science foundation of occupational medicine through courses in toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational hygiene, among others. The senior division of the training program includes placements in industry, government, and compensation boards.

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