Mission Statement

Purpose

The purpose of the corporation is to operate as a non-profit organization to advance the science, study and practice of medical toxicology by fostering the development of medical toxicology in its provision of emergency, consultation, forensic, legal, community and industrial services; and by otherwise striving to advance and elevate the science, study and practice of medical toxicology.

The College is a non-profit organization which is not involved in authorizing or designating any political lobby action.

History

The College was formerly known as the American Board of Medical Toxicology (ABMT). The ABMT offered specialty certification in medical toxicology at a time when the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) did not recognize subspecialty certification in toxicology. When the ABMS approved formal recognition of medical toxicology as a subspecialty in September 1992, the ABMT discontinued its function as a certifying body. It was reincorporated in September 1993 as the American College of Medical Toxicology, a specialty society providing support and representation for medical toxicologists.

Membership

Active Members of the American College of Medical Toxicology are physicians who have been certified by the American Board of Medical Toxicology and/or by the Sub-Board in Medical Toxicology of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

In addition to Active members, the College accepts applications for International and Associate Membership. International members are physicians licensed to practice medicine in countries outside the United States, who practice medical toxicology as a substantial portion of their professional activities. Associate members are physicians licensed to practice medicine who have completed a residency training program in a primary medical specialty, and who are enrolled in or have completed a training program in medical toxicology.

Fellow Designation (FACMT)

Members, International Members, and Members Emeritus of the American College of Medical
Toxicology who have met additional criteria as established by members, shall be designated as "Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology," and shall be entitled to use the title "FACMT."