University of Alberta Department of Public Health Sciences
Occupational Medicine Clinic
13-103 Clinical Sciences Building
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G3
Clinic Founded 1984
Jeremy Beach, MD, FFOM, FRCP
Phone: 780-492-6291 Fax: (780) 492-9677
Jeremy.beach@ualberta.ca
Nicola Cherry, MD PhD, FRCP
Phone: 780-492-1366 Fax: (780) 492-9677
Nicola.cherry@ualberta.ca
Clinic Description
The Occupational Medicine Consultation Clinic is located within the University
of Alberta Hospital. The Occupational Health Consultation Clinic is a medical
clinic for the diagnosis and evaluation of health problems suspected of being
due to exposures or injuries at work or in the environment, and assessing
the impact of health problems on fitness for work. The clinic is staffed
by physicians with specialist accreditation in occupational medicine, and
is used as an opportunity to train physicians training as specialists in
occupational medicine. The Clinic is also used as an opportunity to train
physicians in occupational medicine. It is the principal clinical activity
of the Occupational Health Program of the University of Alberta - Faculty
of Medicine and Dentistry, which is dedicated to research, education, and
service in occupational health.
Most Common Occupational Diagnoses
Musculoskeletal, Respiratory
Most Common Environmental Diagnoses
Allergy/irritant problems
General Services Provided
Diagnosis of occupational related disease, Diagnosis of environmental related
disease, Medical surveillance. Site Visits, Advice on fitness to work, Advice
on toxicology of workplace substances
Other Specialized Services
Occupational and Environmental Toxicology, Occupational Lung Disease, Analysis
of Serial Peak Flow Readings in suspected occupational asthma.
Staff
Nicola Cherry, MD, PhD, FRCP, FFOM, Physician, Director of Occupational Health
Program
Jeremy Beach, MD, FFOM, FRCP, Director of Occupational Residency Program
Occupational Medicine Residents
Training Offered
Residency training in Occupational Medicine leading to fellowship by the Royal
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The Occupational Health Program
also offers post graduate education (MSc/PhD) with opportunities for clinic
experience at medical student electives.
Areas of Significant Research/Interest
Occupational Toxicology, Respiratory Disease, Dermatology, Neurotoxicity
Notes
Clinicians see patients two half days per week at the University of Alberta
Department of Medicine
Out-patient clinic.
(Updated 05/08)