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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 comprises physicians board certified in medical toxicology, and other professionals 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 of medical toxicology both in the U.S. and internationally who are Board Certified or are pursuing a career in medical toxicology (Medical Students, Residents, Fellows in Training.)

Full Member

Annual Fee: $440


Available to physicians who have:

(1) Been certified in the subspecialty of Medical Toxicology by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the American Board of Pediatrics, the American Board of Preventive Medicine, or

(2) Completed a two-year medical toxicology fellowship accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and received the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Medical Toxicology from the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM), or

(3) Been certified by the former American Board of Medical Toxicology.

All members in good standing shall have the right to vote, and be eligible to be Directors and Officers.

Fellow in Training Member

Annual Fee $90


Physicians who have successfully completed a residency training program in a primary medical specialty, and who are enrolled in a training program in medical toxicology that has been approved by the ACGME, are eligible to become Fellow-in-Training Members. Fellow-in-Training members shall pay reduced dues and shall enjoy all the privileges of membership except that they shall not have the right to vote or to hold office.

International Member

Annual Fee: $240


Physicians in countries outside the United States, who practice medical toxicology as a substantial portion of their professional activities, may be eligible for membership as International Members. Prospective International Members shall be approved by the Membership Committee and shall enjoy all the privileges of Full membership except that they shall not have the right to vote or to hold office. International member applicants are required to provide three referrals (at least one reference needs to be from a current ACMT member). 

To be eligible for membership under this pathway, a candidate must demonstrate that: (1) One of the following criteria are met: (a) More than half of his/her practice of medical toxicology takes place outside the United States, or (b) He/she is ineligible to take the ABMS or AOBEM board certification examinations because he/she completed either residency or fellowship training outside the United States, and (2) He or she has completed a training program in a primary specialty equivalent to a residency training program in the United States, and (3) He or she is actively engaged in the practice of Medical Toxicology.

In addition, International Members become eligible for the honorary designation of Fellow of the College (FACMT) after four years of International Membership, once they have achieved certain professional

International Member LMICs

Annual Fee: $60


All eligibility requirements and criteria are the same as International or International Affiliate membership, however a special membership rate is available to toxicologists in countries defined as low and lower-middle income by the World Bank. This enables these toxicologists, for whom the cost of membership is outside of their means, to access toxicology resources and network with colleagues from around the world. 

Click below for a list of World Bank countries in low-income and lower middle-income economies. 

Associate Member

Annual Fee: $90

Physicians who have successfully completed a residency training program in a primary medical specialty, and have completed an ACGME-approved fellowship program in medical toxicology and have not yet passed or are not eligible to take the ABMS-approved certification exam in Medical Toxicology may become Associate Members. Associate membership shall be limited to a maximum of 6 years, unless an extension is granted by the Membership Committee and approved by the Board. Associate members shall pay reduced dues and shall enjoy all the privileges of membership except that they shall not have the right to vote or to hold office or become Fellows. 

Resident Member

Annual Fee: $40


Available to physicians who are currently enrolled in a training program in any medical specialty. Resident members shall pay reduced dues and enjoy all of the privileges of membership except that they shall not have the right to vote, hold office or become Fellows. Resident membership will be limited by the duration of the individualโ€™s training program.

Medical Student Member

Annual Fee: $25


Medical students enrolled in a medical school are eligible to become Medical Student Members. Medical Student members shall pay reduced dues and enjoy all of the privileges of membership except that they shall not have the right to vote, hold office or become Fellows. Medical student membership will be limited by the duration of the individualโ€™s training program.

Affiliate membership is available to a wide variety of individuals, including licensed physicians, or non-physicians with an advanced-level degree or ABAT certification who either works in a field related to medical toxicology, or has demonstrated significant interest in medical toxicology.

Who can join as an affiliate member? Qualifying professions include:

Addiction Medicine Specialists
Clinical Laboratory Scientists
Environmental and Occupational Health Specialists
Epidemiologists
Forensic Toxicologists
Industrial Hygienists
Advance Practice Nurse (APN, NP)
Pharmacists
Physician Assistants
Physicians
Poison Center Managers
Toxicology Research Scientists
Veterinarians with Toxicology Specializations

Others may qualify โ€“ contact membership@acmt.net with questions.

U.S. Affiliate Member

Annual Fee: $240


Either licensed physicians or non-physicians with an advanced-level degree or ABAT certification that either works in a field related to medical toxicology or has demonstrated significant interest in medical toxicology is eligible to apply for Affiliate membership. Affiliate members would enjoy all the privileges of membership, except that they shall not have the right to vote or to hold office or to become a Fellow of the College. Affiliate members shall be approved by the Membership Committee.

Affiliate member applicants are required to provide two referrals (at least one reference needs to be from a current ACMT member). If you are an ABAT member, no reference is required. Please contact us at membership@acmt.net if you have trouble procuring the ACMT references. We will be happy to help you, if needed.

International Affiliate Member

Annual Fee: $240


Either licensed physicians or non-physicians with an advanced-level degree, in countries outside the United States, that either works in a field related to medical toxicology or has demonstrated significant interest in medical toxicology are eligible to apply for International Affiliate membership. Prospective International Affiliate Members shall be approved by the Membership Committee and shall enjoy all the privileges of membership except that they shall not have the right to vote or to hold office, and they are not eligible for designation of Fellow of the College (FACMT). International Affiliate member applicants are required to provide three referrals (at least one reference needs to be from a current ACMT member).

Special Member Pricing
Score discounts on ACMTโ€™s premier events like the Annual Scientific Meeting, Total Tox Course, Seminars in Forensic Toxicology, and much more.

Exclusive Educational Content
Got a thirst for learning? Weโ€™ve got over 100 hours of on-demand educational concontent at your fingertips, as well as live monthy member-only, case-based webinars including National Case Conference, National Grand Rounds, and Journal Club.

A Built-In Network
Engage with nearly 1,000 professionals who share your passion for toxicology. Tap into the expertise of mentors, spark ideas with peers, and build lasting connections.

Expand Your Research Reach
As an ACMT member you will gain free access to all content published in the Journal of Medical Toxicology, be eligible to apply for research funding provided through the Medical Toxicology Foundation, and have opportunities to present at ACMT conferences, webinars, and courses