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.

Membership Categories

Full Member

Annual Fee: $490

Available to physicians who have:

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

International Member

Annual Fees:

Non-Developing Country: $270 Developing Country: $60

Physicians practicing medical toxicology outside the United States may be eligible for International Membership. International Members enjoy all the privileges of Full Membership except the right to vote or hold office. All International Member applicants must be approved by the Membership Committee and are required to submit three referrals, including at least one from a current ACMT member.

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 individual’s training program.

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 individual’s training program.

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.

Affiliate Memberships

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. Download the affiliate membership brochure (pdf).

U.S. Affiliate Member

Annual Fee: $270

Physicians practicing medical toxicology outside the United States may be eligible for International Membership. International Members enjoy all the privileges of Full Membership except the right to vote or hold office. All International Member applicants must be approved by the Membership Committee and are required to submit three referrals, including at least one from a current ACMT member.

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: $270

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).

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
  • Physicians & Physician Associates
  • Poison Center Managers
  • Toxicology Research Scientists
  • Veterinarians with Toxicology Specializations

Others may qualify – contact membership@acmt.net with questions.

Membership Benefits

Education that fits your practice

  • Monthly National Case Conference
  • Journal Club and Grand Rounds
  • Specialty webinars throughout the year
  • 100+ hours of on-demand toxicology education
  • Discounted registration for major ACMT courses and meetings

A national toxicology community

  • Nearly 1,000 professionals across disciplines
  • Direct access to clinical, forensic, and poison center expertise
  • Collaboration through committees, sections, and working groups
  • A shared space for complex case discussion and problem solving

Professional growth opportunities

  • Access to Journal of Medical Toxicology
  • Eligibility for research funding opportunities
  • Opportunities to present at ACMT meetings and webinars
  • Pathway to advanced professional recognition (including FACMT & DFACMT eligibility)

Core leadership in a professional community

  • Full voting rights in the College
  • Eligibility to serve as Directors and Officers
  • Access to the full range of ACMT educational programming and professional resources
  • Participation in committees, sections, and national initiatives