[Occupational medicine in Switzerland]

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Occupational Health
• Social Medicine

Context:

• Critique of medical school curricula regarding occupational health.
• Discussion on the historical evolution of Medicine of Accidents into Occupational Medicine.
• The author's perspective as a founder of the Swiss Society of Social Medicine.

Purpose:

• To highlight the diminishing presence of occupational medicine in Swiss medical education.
• To advocate for the recognition of distinct fields within social and occupational medicine.
• To express concern over the neglect of accident and occupational medicine training.

Summary:

• The author notes the near disappearance of Medicine of Accidents from Swiss medical schools.
• Occupational Medicine receives minimal attention in current medical education.
• A call for the re-evaluation of these crucial medical disciplines in academic settings.

Impact:

• Aims to stimulate discussion on improving occupational medicine training.
• Seeks to underscore the importance of specialized medical fields.
• Highlights a potential gap in public health preparedness due to inadequate training.