Despite the growth in interest and concern for occupational health, few formal programs in occupational medicine exist. Most physicians practicing in the field have had to pursue their post-graduate education on a piecemeal basis with short-term workshops and self-study programs. Recognizing the need for systematically meeting the post-graduate educational needs for occupational health physicians, the Occupational Health Institute has sponsored the development of a plan based on the outline of Irving R. Tabershaw, M.D. The proposed characteristics of the Post Graduate School of Occupational Health (PGSOH) are discussed, including the mission, educational goals, selection of students, instructional content, instructional delivery system, evaluation techniques and procedures, certification requirements, relicensure, techniques for ensuring that courses are job relevant, techniques for updating course content, and procedures for assuring school credibility. The school organization and governing body are outlined, including the organizational structure, governance, recruitment of professors and course developers, proposed location, and incorporation as a nonprofit institute. The five phases of institutional development are detailed as are the expenditure and revenue projections. (JMF)