American College of Medical Toxicology

**Who We Are** **Founded in 1993, the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit member association, and the primary organization that serves Medical Toxicologists.** Our membership is comprised of physicians board certified in medical toxicology, and others with recognized expertise in the specialty. Physician (Full) members come from a variety of primary specialty backgrounds including Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and more. Several membership opportunities are available to those who work in the field medical toxicology both in the U.S. and internationally (including MPH, PharmD, PhD) or are pursuing a career in medical toxicology (Medical Students, Residents, Fellows in Training.) ACMT supports multiple resident and medical student rotations and clerkships. ****What We Do**** **What is Medical Toxicology?** Medical Toxicology is a sub-specialty of medicine with a focus on the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of injury and illness from exposure to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists work in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning; adverse drug events; substance use disorders, addiction and withdrawal; chemicals and radiologic materials; terrorism preparedness; venomous bites and stings; and environmental and workplace exposures. [**Learn more.**](https://www.acmt.net/about-medtox/)