Become a Member

Recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties in 1993, the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association, and is the primary organization that serves Medical Toxicologists. ACMT supports multiple resident and medical student rotations and clerkships. Several membership opportunities are available to those who work in the field of medical toxicology or are pursuing a career in medical toxicology. ACMT provides a wide array of member benefits and services to keep you up-to-date and informed on all aspects of the specialty.

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Member Benefits at a Glance

Benefits of Membership

Build Professional
Relationships

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Your Practice

Advance
the Science

Stay Up-to-Date
and Informed

Advance
Public Policy

Journal of Medical Toxicology (JMT)

The official online journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology, this international, medline-indexed, peer-reviewed journal is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of medical toxicology. The journal publishes original articles, illustrative cases, review articles, and other special features. ACMT members receive free, unrestricted access to all the latest research and feature articles.

Discounted Rates for Conferences and Courses

ACMT members receive discounted registration for ACMT’s Annual Scientific Meeting and special events including our bi-annual Board Review Course, Total Tox Course, Seminars in Forensic Toxicology, and more.

Monthly Webinars

ACMT members receive access to Addiction Toxicology Case Conference, National Case Conference, National Grand Rounds, National Journal Club and other Ad Hoc live webinars.

On-Demand Educational Content

Members have free, unrestricted access to ACMT’s searchable Learning Center on-demand content including the Med Tox Video Library, Podcasts and more.

Member Connection Monthly e-Newsletter

Members receive our monthly e-newsletter containing member and organizational news and special announcements including upcoming events, and funding and educational opportunities.

ACMT Member Directory

Access to the ACMT Member Directory provides an opportunity to find other like-minded professionals in the field.

ACMT Forum

Communicate and network with peers through the Forum discussion boards.

Professional Sections

Special Interest Sections have been developed as a means for members of ACMT to organize the study and discussion of their common functional and/or professional interests. Section designations include Industry, Government, Legal & Consultative, Medication Management, Military, Pediatrics, Recent Grads, International Section, and Women in Toxicology.

Find a Toxicologist Directory Listing

Increase the visibility of your practice. As an ACMT member you may choose to have your practice listed in our inpatient and outpatient directory accessed by members of the public seeking medical toxicology consultation.

Mentorship Opportunities

ACMT offers an informal professional mentorship program for members at all stages of training. It brings together mentors and mentees for one-on-one opportunities for additional skill development that will enhance career development.

Membership Types & Eligibility

Carefully read through the membership options below and choose your appropriate category.
After you confirm that you meet the criteria, complete the online membership application and submit with your dues payment through our secure website.
Depending on your membership category, additional material may be required to complete your application, such as letters of reference. If this is the case, you will receive an email notification with instructions on how to submit the additional material.
After your complete application is received and approved, you will receive a welcome email.

Full Member

Fees, Eligibility and Apply

Annual Fee: $440

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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

Fees, Eligibility and Apply

Annual Fee: $90

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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.

Associate Member

Fees, Eligibility and Apply

Annual Fee: $90

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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.

Affiliate Member

Fees, Eligibility and Apply

Annual Fee: $240

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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.

Resident Member

Fees, Eligibility and Apply

Medical Student Member

Fees, Eligibility and Apply

Annual Fee: $25

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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.

International Member

Fees, Eligibility and Apply

Annual Fee: $240

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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 accomplishments as determined by the membership.

International Affiliate Member

Fees, Eligibility and Apply

Annual Fee: $240

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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).

International Member, Developing Countries

Fees, Eligibility and Apply

Annual Fee: $60

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All eligibility requirements and criteria are the same as International or International Affiliate membership, however the Developing Countries 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.

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