ACMT Membership Benefits

The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise in medical toxicology. The College is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of medical toxicology through a variety of activities:

Scientific Meetings

ACMT is a participant organization of the annual North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, an interdisciplinary meeting of more than 500 physicians, poison information specialists, pharmacists, and nurses engaged in toxicology practice, teaching, and/or research. The Congress, held annually since 1968, features peer-reviewed presentations and posters on current research, clinical developments, public policy, and practice management. College sponsored symposia feature state of the art updates on developments in medical toxicology, and review courses for board certification candidates. CME credit is available.

Communication and Networking

ACMT sponsors ACMTnet, a moderated internet mail list (list serve) that enables members to rapidly exchange information, advice and comments on clinical developments, unusual or difficult cases, public policy, and job and training opportunities. ACMT publishes the Internet Journal of Medical Toxicology (IJMT), an on-line, interactive electronic journal featuring challenging clinical cases; editorial comment and reviews; and toxicology news and announcements. The ACMT website provides members with cumulative access to postings and articles from ACMTnet and IJMT, as well as links to key toxicology resources on the internet. An annually updated membership directory with geographic and alphabetical listings provides members with a resource for further contact and referral.

Public Policy

As an association of physicians with expertise in medical toxicology, ACMT encourages public policy that advances poisoning treatment and prevention, drug safety, and occupational and environmental health. On a variety of current issues, ACMT designates members to serve as representatives to public or private advisory committees. ACMT may also promulgate policy papers or position statements approved by its Board of Directors.

Medical Toxicology Practice

ACMT is dedicated to improving the quality of care rendered to patients with toxicology-related medical problems, and to expanding patient access to board-certified medical toxicologists. Through contacts with government agencies and professional organizations, ACMT plans to have an increasing role in defining the scope of medical toxicology practice in the managed care environment and the public health arena. ACMT is working with insurers, hospitals, and other health professionals to enhance recognition of the medical toxicologist's unique skills, expertise, and clinical contributions.

Fellowship Training in Medical Toxicology

Many ACMT members are active as faculty and preceptors in the more than 2 dozen Medical Toxicology training programs that prepare physicians for board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Through the actions of its membership, committees, and ABMS liaison, ACMT is committed to advancing high standards for fellowship training curriculum and board certification.

Membership and Structure

Full membership in ACMT is offered to physicians certified by the American Board of Medical Toxicology (available prior to 1992), and/or by the Sub-Board in Medical Toxicology of the American Board of Medical Specialties. International membership is available to licensed physicians outside the United States who practice medical toxicology as a substantial portion of professional activities. Associate membership is available to enrollees in clinical training programs or recent graduates of medical toxicology training programs. Fellowship status is available to full-members who meet advanced criteria.

ACMT members elect a Board of Directors (9 members), including executive officers. All members are eligible to serve on ACMT committees.

ACMT Members may choose to receive the peer-reviewed toxicology journal [Clinical Toxicology] at a discounted rate; the Internet Journal of Medical Toxicology, and internet access to the ACMTnet list serve.