Background, Mission & Purpose
About the Medical Toxicology Foundation (MTF)
The Medical Toxicology Foundation (MTF), is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established by ACMT in 2009. The MTF provides multiple opportunities to further education and training in medical toxicology through travel awards to ACMT’s Annual Scientific Meeting, research grants, and educational opportunities such as a fellowship rotation in industry program, and collaborations with other medical associations.
Mission
To fund initiatives with the power to improve patient care by helping advance education, training, and research in the field of medical toxicology.
Purpose
To be the leading supporter of medical toxicologists by acquiring philanthropic support for educational programming, research grant opportunities and progressive career development.
Areas of Medical Toxicology include:
- Acute drug poisoning
- Opioid crisis
- Substance use disorders, addiction and withdrawal
- Adverse drug events
- Chemicals and radiologic materials
- Terrorism preparedness
- Venomous bites and stings
- Environmental and workplace chemical exposures
MTF Funding Priorities
Improving Patient Care
A poisoning is reported every 15 seconds in the United States. Advancing knowledge in this rapidly changing field is critical to providing the best care possible.
- Supporting topical educational programming related to medical toxicology.
- Focusing on the improvement of quality of care for patients experiencing injury or illness related to the many areas of medical toxicology.
Collaborating to Optimize Impact
This is essential as medical toxicologists work in many different settings and capacities.
- Engaging in partnerships with other organizations sharing common objectives.
- Increasing awareness and effectiveness across related specialties including emergency medicine, addiction medicine, pediatrics, pharmacology and others.
Growing the Field of Medical Toxicology
Providing opportunities to engage and encourage future generations of medical toxicologists.
- Supporting medical toxicologists early in their careers by offering unique travel awards and training experiences.
- Mentoring and networking opportunities for medical students, residents and fellows.
Providing Access to Research Grants
Supporting innovative research is pivotal with potential new threats on the rise.
- Being a sustainable source of research grants for medical toxicologists by funding forward-thinking projects.
- Focusing on projects that support the prevention and treatment of patients harmfully impacted by drugs, chemicals, and natural toxins and improve the practice of our physicians.
Help Make an Impact
Support the Medical Toxicology Foundation
The opportunities available through the MTF are possible only because of the donors, private foundations, and corporations that contribute to our mission. Gifts made via an annual campaign, major gifts, grants, and other channels fund the many MTF research, education, and travel awards that are advancing medical toxicology. Contributions made to the MTF are tax-deductible as allowed by prevailing laws.
Please support the programs and initiatives of the MTF and make a donation today.