Why RMCOEH?

The Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH) is training the next generation of occupational safety and health professionals through state-of-the-art degree programs, research and continuing education.

750 graduates
780+ graduates

Our innovative degree programs and occupational medicine residency have produced more than 780 graduates since 1977

Satisfaction
100% satisfaction

Graduates report 100% satisfaction with their training at RMCOEH (71.9% very satisfied, 28.1% satisfied; 237 respondents)

150,000+ professionals
150,000+ professionals

We’ve trained more than 150,000 professionals through our Continuing Education program

3,000+ businesses
8,000+ businesses

We serve more than 8,000 businesses annually through our continuing education offerings and outreach

235,000+ people reached
420,000+ people reached

We’ve provided outreach to more than 420,000 people since 2018 through activities such as lectures, presentations, site visits, and consultations

Cost savings
Cost savings

25% of RMCOEH graduates report the cost savings of occupational health and safety services in their organizations as being greater than $500,000, with a median annual savings of $100,000-$250,000

Reducing injuries
Reducing injuries

Our graduates report reducing injuries in their organizations by an estimated 35.6%

Peer-reviewed studies
Peer-reviewed studies

RMCOEH faculty and students publish approximately 80 peer-reviewed studies annually on topics ranging from COVID-19 vaccine efficacy to low back pain in long-haul truck drivers

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Apr 22, 2024

RMCOEH’s 22nd Annual Utah NORA Young/New Investigators Symposium wrapped up on a high note, earning praise from attendees and organizers for its engag...


Feb 26, 2024

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Feb 23, 2024

The University of Utah Board of Trustees at its February 13 meeting approved RMCOEH’s proposals to launch graduate programs in Occupational Health Psy...

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