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It was great to see you in San Diego, CA at NACCT2026!ACMT had a fantastic time at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego at NACCT2026 this last week.
We loved meeting up with fellows at our ACMT Happy Hour, facilitating our Women in Tox meetup, conducting our Board Meeting in preparation for November elections, sharing our fresh new mushroom merch at the booth, and much more. Thanks for a great event! |
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Annual Scientific Meeting 2027 in New Orleans, LA: Abstract Submission Deadline ApproachingDEADLINE: Nov 15, 2026
We encourage you to showcase your research and advance the field of Medical Toxicology at the 2027 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting on April 1-3, 2027 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, LA! This will be a fully in-person meeting, with no virtual option.
The ACMT Research Committee welcomes all types of original research of interest to medical toxicologists and their patients. Our goal is to enrich the attendee experience by offering presentations that share the latest science and clinical practices from the front lines of medical toxicology. Abstracts will be peer-reviewed and acceptance will be based on content, available space, and overall program balance. All authors will be notified via email in mid-December.
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ToxIC Publication: Toxicological characterization and quantitation of drugs among nonfatal opioid and stimulant overdoseA ToxIC study published in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology analyzed blood specimens from 995 patients presenting with suspected opioid or stimulant overdoses at 17 U.S. healthcare institutions. Comprehensive testing screened for more than 1,200 substances, with fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine among the most frequently detected drugs. Researchers identified 43 distinct novel psychoactive substances, including xylazine and medetomidine. Regional differences in drug detections highlight the value of expanded toxicological testing to strengthen overdose surveillance and inform public health responses.
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ToxIC Publication: Fentalog Study Examines Age and ICU Admission Following Opioid OverdoseA new ToxIC Fentalog study in Drug and Alcohol Dependence examined age-related differences in overdose outcomes among 1,930 patients across 10 U.S. medical centers. More than one in seven patients required intensive care. Adults aged 65 and older had longer hospital stays and more frequent prescription opioid exposures but age did not independently predict ICU admission after adjustment. These findings highlight the need for further research on how medication exposures and coexisting health conditions influence overdose outcomes among older adults.
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Total Tox Course: Registration Open!Live Course runs from December 3-4 & 10-11 | Virtual
Join us for the ultimate virtual toxicology learning experience with the new and improved ACMT Total Tox Course running in early December on the 3-4 & 10-11, 2026!
Designed for healthcare professionals, this comprehensive virtual event provides cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills across pharmaceuticals, resources for the poisoned patient, substance use, alcohols, emergency and environmental preparedness, and non-pharmaceutical toxicology.
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Connect with Fellow Medical Toxicologists Through the Refreshed ACMT Member DirectoryLooking to connect with fellow ACMT members? The ACMT Member Directory makes it easy to find and connect with colleagues in the medical toxicology community. Visit the ACMT Member Directory on the ACMT website to search for fellow members and strengthen your professional connections.
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ACMT Board Members Attend ACEPACMT Board Members Brenna Farmer, MD and Gillian Beauchamp, M.D., FASAM, FACEP, FACMT recently attended the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) meeting, connecting with colleagues and engaging with the broader emergency medicine community. ACMT appreciates their continued representation of the College and their commitment to advancing collaboration and awareness of medical toxicology.
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Love is in the air at ACMT...Congratulations to ACMT member Emily Kiernan, who tied the knot surrounded by love, laughter, and a wonderful crowd of ACMT members! ACMT President Ziad Kazzi joined the celebration, serving as the happy couple’s officiant. Talk about going above and beyond for our members! 😉 Wishing Emily and her new husband Matt a lifetime of happiness, love, and wonderful adventures together!
Now, for the important question: How many toxicologists can YOU spot in this photo? 👀🔎
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Have something to share? We would love to hear from you! Whether its a new promotion, a publication, or a neat tox project you're working on, ACMT would love to hear about what our members are up to. Send us an email at communications@acmt.net and we may include your story in an upcoming newsletter! |
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Introducing the Inaugural ACMT Catalyst Program!Are you a medical student or resident curious about medical toxicology and interested in getting an inside look at how a national medical specialty organization operates?
This new, hands-on opportunity is designed to give future physicians a behind-the-scenes experience at the 2027 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting. Think of it as a conference internship: you'll work alongside ACMT staff and leadership, help with meeting activities and logistics, and see firsthand what it takes to bring a national scientific meeting to life.
Along the way, you'll attend educational sessions, connect with medical toxicologists and leaders in the field, and gain valuable experience in professional engagement, event coordination, and organized medicine.
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Tox Case ExchangeDeadline to Submit: November 15, 2026 The ACMT Education Committee invites submissions for the inaugural ACMT Tox Case Exchange at the 2027 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans, LA on Wednesday March 31, 2027.
The forum is specifically designed for trainee-presented cases that are educational rather than necessarily novel. We are seeking classic poisonings, diagnostically challenging cases, uncommon presentations, management dilemmas, and other cases that offer high educational value for medical toxicologists. The goal is to create an engaging forum for discussion, networking, and shared learning among trainees including students, residents, and fellows.
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Josh King, MD, FACMT, FAACT Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy; Medical Director, Maryland Poison Center
ACMT Member Since: 2013 ACMT Board Service: 2022
What drew you to medical toxicology? When I was a medical student on the cusp of graduation - already matched into internal medicine, heart set on nephrology - I had a one-month toxicology rotation with Dr. Ward Donovan in Pennsylvania. I had no idea what medical toxicology was prior to this rotation. The patients, the issues were so interesting - and it was a direct way to bring my love of chemistry into medicine. This was bolstered with my time in Virginia with folks like Chris Holstege, Mark Kirk, and Nathan Charlton. Took me more than 5 years to make the decision, but I ultimately went back after nephrology fellowship to train in medical toxicology, and have never regretted it. |
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If you could encourage other toxicologists or trainees to join ACMT, what would you tell them? ACMT is the most passionately engaged organization out there for medical toxicologists - and, beyond that, those in the toxicology space. The ACMT allows us all to work together to further our field. ACMT puts together amazing educational offerings, which is enough for most of us; for those of us who want research or leadership careers in tox, though, it offers opportunities and mentorship that cannot be beat.
What’s your favorite poison, antidote, or tox case to teach about? Probably salicylates. They are still unpredictable and scary; they work differently than almost anyone who's not a toxicologist thinks; you get to discuss concepts like uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation, ion trapping, the mitochondrial permeability transition pore; and they scratch that acid-base itch that helped drive me toward nephrology.
What has been one of the most rewarding experiences in your career as a medical toxicologist? Making the diagnosis that no one else thought to make or offering the treatment that people think is crazy but willing to go along with it, and saving or improving lives as a result. For me, the two times where I know that my bedside actions and knowledge as a toxicologist directly prevented premature diagnosis of brain death, leading to continued delivery of care - and led to fully functional recovery for the patients involved - are high up there. |
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International Section MeetingNov 23 at 11 AM ET | Virtual
Join the ACMT International Section for a special presentation on Toxicovigilance Global, a developing international initiative focused on strengthening collaboration and coordination across the global toxicovigilance community.
The Co-Chair(s) and Secretariat for Toxicovigilance Global will provide an overview of the Toxicovigilance Global initiative, including its vision for a collaborative ‘network of networks’ connecting poison centres, public health agencies, regulatory authorities, academia, laboratories, health security, and clinical practice.
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MTF Practice Grant: Information SessionJan 11, 2027 at 11 AM ET | Virtual
Practice Grant Application Deadline: March 1, 2027 Join the Medical Toxicology Foundation (MTF) for a virtual information session to learn more about the MTF Practice Grant, which provides up to $10,000 in funding to support research evaluating the clinical and economic benefits of medical toxicology services. This session will provide an overview of the grant opportunity, eligibility requirements, application process, and tips for developing a strong proposal. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss potential project ideas. |
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Did you know? ACMT has merch! |
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We have dozens of in-house illustrated Tox goodies up in our Zazzle storefront, conveniently made to order and shipped directly to you. Notebooks, mouse pads, water bottles, shirts and sweaters and much more -- a real toxicological bounty for you to explore!
We hope you'll check them out and find something you enjoy. |
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