Posts for Category: ACMT News
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ACMT Supports a COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Decision Based on Science, Not Politics
The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) has released a statement supporting a vaccine approval process that is based on principles of medical science and free from political interference. -
ACMT Supports a COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Decision Based on Establishment of Safety and Efficacy, Not Political Considerations
As physicians with expertise in pharmacology, adverse drug effects, and public health we are familiar with the many benefits and rare risks of vaccination. A COVID-19 vaccine, when and if available, promises to become a key part of our multifaceted approach to address the current public health crisis. -
ACMT’s First Virtual Board Review Course Success
This year's Board Review Course, August 25-28, 2020, is one for the history books! -
Ketamine Sedation and Law Enforcement
With great interest and concern, we have followed media reports of ketamine being administered by paramedics for sedating individuals at the direction of law enforcement officers to facilitate taking them into custody. -
ACMT Recent Graduate Section Leadership Change
ACMT is excited to welcome the new Co-Chairs of the ACMT Recent Graduates Section, Ryan Marino, MD, Brian Patrick Murray, DO, and Sarah Shafer, MD -
ACMT, AACT, AAPCC Joint Statement on the Dangers of Oleandrin Toxicity
The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT), the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT), and the American Association of Poison Control Centers has issued the following joint statement in response to recent discussions proposing use of oleandrin as a potential treatment for COVID-19. -
ACMT Receives Funding from the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry for Addiction Toxicology Case Conference Webinar Series
ACMT has received funding from the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) to support and enhance the addiction toxicology case conference. -
ACMT COVID-19 Webinar Series to Address Safety Measures for Reopening Schools
As pressure mounts for schools to reopen this fall, awareness is growing of the need for specific plans on how schools will protect the health of children and their families, teachers, administrators, and school staff. The American College of Medical Toxicology's COVID-19 webinar series has invited Healthy Schools Network Founder and Executive Director, Claire Barnett to provide expert guidance on this important topic on Wednesday, July 29 at 3:00 pm ET. -
ACMT Mourns the Loss of ACMT Past President, Dr. J. Ward Donovan
ACMT is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. J. Ward Donovan, who died on June 27, 2020. -
ACMT Partners with ASAM for Addiction Medicine Series with COVID-19 Focus
From May through August 2020, ACMT's recurring "3rd Friday Addiction Toxicology Case Conference" will be a joint webinar series hosted by the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).