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Contains 4 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/18/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
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ACMT National Case Conference
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1:00-2:00pm ETCases to be announced soon!
About The Series: ACMT's National Case Conference (NCC) is a monthly webinar for ACMT members that features interesting cases seen by medical toxicologists nationwide. This interactive webinar provides a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and sharing insights on case management and emerging clinical challenges in the field.
Disclosure: This activity is an educational endeavor and a quality improvement effort intended to improve patient care. It is not intended to define standard of care. Attempts have been made to ensure HIPAA compliance. All data and information provided in this activity is for informational purposes only. ACMT makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of the content and will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Joshua D. King, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor, Medicine and Pharmacy; Medical Director, Maryland Poison Center
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Joshua D. King, MD, FACMT is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Medical Director of the Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine residency and chief residency at the University of Virginia. He then completed a Nephrology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and, after returning to the University of Virginia as a nephrologist, pursued further specialization through a Medical Toxicology fellowship. Dr. King is a dual-specialized clinician-educator in nephrology and medical toxicology, with clinical expertise in extracorporeal treatments for poisonings, therapeutic drug removal, ICU nephrology, and medical education. At the University of Maryland Medical Center, he provides care through both the nephrology and medical toxicology consultation services, focusing on hospitalized patients. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. King is deeply involved in graduate medical education, training residents and fellows, as well as teaching undergraduate medical students. As the Medical Director of the Maryland Poison Center, he oversees the clinical management of poisoning, envenomation, and overdose cases for both the public and healthcare providers. His role also includes educating medical and pharmacy students and supervising physicians who rotate through the center. Dr. King’s research interests lie at the intersection of nephrology and toxicology, particularly in the extracorporeal removal of toxins through modalities such as dialysis and apheresis.
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Contains 4 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/09/2025 at 12:00 PM (EST)
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Join ACMT on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12 pm ET for an exclusive National Grand Rounds session – topic to be announced soon!
About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Nicholas E. Nacca, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Toxicology, Fellowship Director of Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Nacca is the director of Medical Toxicology and Medical Toxicology Fellowship Director at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to being faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine he holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Medicine. His primary role is staffing the educational and clinical medical toxicology consultation service, with educational responsibilities to medical toxicology fellows, multidisciplinary teams of medical residents, pharmacy residents and students, as well as medical students. He staffs and directs a referral based outpatient Medical Toxicology Clinic.
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Contains 5 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/05/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
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Friday, December 5, 2025
1:00-2:00pm ETCase 1: TBA
Case 2: TBA
Learning Objectives
TBA
Continuing Education
1.25 Continuing Education credits for Physicians and Nurses available ($20 certificate fee). Click here for more info.
About The Series: The ACMT/ASAM Addiction Toxicology Case Conference webinar series discusses Addiction/Toxicology cases in an interactive fashion featuring experts from Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, and Medical Toxicology.
This webinar is free and open to the public.
Timothy Wiegand, MD, DFASAM, FACMT, FAACT (Moderator)
Director of Addiction Medicine and Addiction Medicine Consults, University of Rochester Medical Center
ASAM President Elect (2025-2027)
Dr. Tim Wiegand is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in Rochester, New York. Board-certified in both Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Wiegand specializes in Addiction Toxicology, combining clinical practice with research, teaching, and leadership roles. He has served two terms on the Board of Directors for the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and is currently on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). From 2023-2025, he served as Treasurer of ASAM, having previously served as Vice President on the Executive Council. From 2025-2027, Dr. Wiegand will serve as ASAM President Elect and then ASAM President (2027-2029). Dr. Wiegand founded and led the Toxicology Service at URMC until 2022, when he transitioned to Director of Addiction Medicine and Director of Addiction Medicine Consults in the Department of Emergency Medicine. He also serves as Fellowship Director for the URMC Combined Addiction Medicine Fellowship and is leading efforts to launch the URMC Medical Toxicology Fellowship, which is expected to be formally accredited by July 2023.
Gloria Baciewicz, MD (Moderator)
Addiction Psychiatrist
Strong Recovery
Since 1986, Dr. Gloria Baciewicz has specialized in the treatment of addiction. Professor of clinical psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, she serves as an addiction psychiatrist at Strong Recovery. Dr. Baciewicz is certified in addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and board certified in psychiatry, with added qualifications in addiction psychiatry. Dr. Baciewicz is a co-principal investigator for the University of Rochester’s Recovery Center of Excellence.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education credit for this activity is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, and is available for an additional fee ($20 administrative fee per certificate).
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT). AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live virtual and enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For physicians, hours of participation are the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ awarded.Nurses
Credit being awarded: 1.25 ANCC contact hours.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
Timothy J. Wiegand, MD, FACMT, DFASAM, Lead Physician Planner/Reviewer/Faculty: has nothing to disclose.
Gloria J. Baciewicz, MD, Physician Planner/Reviewer/Faculty: has nothing to disclose.ACMT Planners and Reviewers: have nothing to disclose.
AKH Planners and Reviewers: have nothing to disclose.None of the planners or faculty for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Disclosures
It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The author must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with ineligible companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflicts of interest are mitigated by AKH prior to accreditation of the activity. AKH planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Investigational Product
This educational activity may include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc. specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through participants misunderstanding of the content. If you would like to opt out from future communications from AKH please send an email to optout@akhcme.comwith your information with "Opt Out" in the subject line.
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Contains 4 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/20/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Cases TBA
ACMT National Case Conference
Thursday, November 20, 2025
1:00-2:00pm ETCases to be announced soon!
About The Series: ACMT's National Case Conference (NCC) is a monthly webinar for ACMT members that features interesting cases seen by medical toxicologists nationwide. This interactive webinar provides a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and sharing insights on case management and emerging clinical challenges in the field.
Disclosure: This activity is an educational endeavor and a quality improvement effort intended to improve patient care. It is not intended to define standard of care. Attempts have been made to ensure HIPAA compliance. All data and information provided in this activity is for informational purposes only. ACMT makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of the content and will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Joshua D. King, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor, Medicine and Pharmacy; Medical Director, Maryland Poison Center
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Joshua D. King, MD, FACMT is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Medical Director of the Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine residency and chief residency at the University of Virginia. He then completed a Nephrology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and, after returning to the University of Virginia as a nephrologist, pursued further specialization through a Medical Toxicology fellowship. Dr. King is a dual-specialized clinician-educator in nephrology and medical toxicology, with clinical expertise in extracorporeal treatments for poisonings, therapeutic drug removal, ICU nephrology, and medical education. At the University of Maryland Medical Center, he provides care through both the nephrology and medical toxicology consultation services, focusing on hospitalized patients. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. King is deeply involved in graduate medical education, training residents and fellows, as well as teaching undergraduate medical students. As the Medical Director of the Maryland Poison Center, he oversees the clinical management of poisoning, envenomation, and overdose cases for both the public and healthcare providers. His role also includes educating medical and pharmacy students and supervising physicians who rotate through the center. Dr. King’s research interests lie at the intersection of nephrology and toxicology, particularly in the extracorporeal removal of toxins through modalities such as dialysis and apheresis.
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Contains 4 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/11/2025 at 12:00 PM (EST)
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Join ACMT on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 12 pm ET for an exclusive National Journal Club session. Hosting fellowship program, theme, and articles to be announced soon!
About The Series: The ACMT National Journal Club (NJC) is a bimonthly webinar series hosted by rotating fellowship programs, each reviewing 3-4 related articles on a chosen theme. This webinar is intended for Fellows, but all ACMT members are welcome to join.
Disclosure: All data and information provided in this activity is for informational purposes only. ACMT makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of the content and will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Steven E. Aks, DO, FACMT (Moderator)
Toxicology Director and Professor of Emergency Medicine
Rush Medical College
Dr. Steven Aks graduated from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987. He works in Chicago, IL and 4 other locations and specializes in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology. Dr. Aks is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County.
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Contains 5 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/07/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
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This month's topic to be announced soon!
Friday, November 7, 2025
Case 1: TBA
1:00-2:00pm ETCase 2: TBA
Learning Objectives
TBA
Continuing Education
1.25 Continuing Education credits for Physicians and Nurses available ($20 certificate fee). Click here for more info.
About The Series: The ACMT/ASAM Addiction Toxicology Case Conference webinar series discusses Addiction/Toxicology cases in an interactive fashion featuring experts from Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, and Medical Toxicology.
This webinar is free and open to the public.
Timothy Wiegand, MD, DFASAM, FACMT, FAACT (Moderator)
Director of Addiction Medicine and Addiction Medicine Consults, University of Rochester Medical Center
ASAM President Elect (2025-2027)
Dr. Tim Wiegand is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in Rochester, New York. Board-certified in both Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Wiegand specializes in Addiction Toxicology, combining clinical practice with research, teaching, and leadership roles. He has served two terms on the Board of Directors for the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and is currently on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). From 2023-2025, he served as Treasurer of ASAM, having previously served as Vice President on the Executive Council. From 2025-2027, Dr. Wiegand will serve as ASAM President Elect and then ASAM President (2027-2029). Dr. Wiegand founded and led the Toxicology Service at URMC until 2022, when he transitioned to Director of Addiction Medicine and Director of Addiction Medicine Consults in the Department of Emergency Medicine. He also serves as Fellowship Director for the URMC Combined Addiction Medicine Fellowship and is leading efforts to launch the URMC Medical Toxicology Fellowship, which is expected to be formally accredited by July 2023.
Gloria Baciewicz, MD (Moderator)
Addiction Psychiatrist
Strong Recovery
Since 1986, Dr. Gloria Baciewicz has specialized in the treatment of addiction. Professor of clinical psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, she serves as an addiction psychiatrist at Strong Recovery. Dr. Baciewicz is certified in addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and board certified in psychiatry, with added qualifications in addiction psychiatry. Dr. Baciewicz is a co-principal investigator for the University of Rochester’s Recovery Center of Excellence.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education credit for this activity is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, and is available for an additional fee ($20 administrative fee per certificate).
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT). AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live virtual and enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For physicians, hours of participation are the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ awarded.Nurses
Credit being awarded: 1.25 ANCC contact hours.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
Timothy J. Wiegand, MD, FACMT, DFASAM, Lead Physician Planner/Reviewer/Faculty: has nothing to disclose.
Gloria J. Baciewicz, MD, Physician Planner/Reviewer/Faculty: has nothing to disclose.ACMT Planners and Reviewers: have nothing to disclose.
AKH Planners and Reviewers: have nothing to disclose.None of the planners or faculty for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Disclosures
It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The author must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with ineligible companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflicts of interest are mitigated by AKH prior to accreditation of the activity. AKH planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Investigational Product
This educational activity may include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc. specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through participants misunderstanding of the content. If you would like to opt out from future communications from AKH please send an email to optout@akhcme.comwith your information with "Opt Out" in the subject line.
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Contains 4 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/16/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Cases TBA
ACMT National Case Conference
Thursday, October 16, 2025
1:00-2:00pm ETCases to be announced soon!
About The Series: ACMT's National Case Conference (NCC) is a monthly webinar for ACMT members that features interesting cases seen by medical toxicologists nationwide. This interactive webinar provides a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and sharing insights on case management and emerging clinical challenges in the field.
Disclosure: This activity is an educational endeavor and a quality improvement effort intended to improve patient care. It is not intended to define standard of care. Attempts have been made to ensure HIPAA compliance. All data and information provided in this activity is for informational purposes only. ACMT makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of the content and will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Joshua D. King, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor, Medicine and Pharmacy; Medical Director, Maryland Poison Center
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Joshua D. King, MD, FACMT is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Medical Director of the Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine residency and chief residency at the University of Virginia. He then completed a Nephrology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and, after returning to the University of Virginia as a nephrologist, pursued further specialization through a Medical Toxicology fellowship. Dr. King is a dual-specialized clinician-educator in nephrology and medical toxicology, with clinical expertise in extracorporeal treatments for poisonings, therapeutic drug removal, ICU nephrology, and medical education. At the University of Maryland Medical Center, he provides care through both the nephrology and medical toxicology consultation services, focusing on hospitalized patients. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. King is deeply involved in graduate medical education, training residents and fellows, as well as teaching undergraduate medical students. As the Medical Director of the Maryland Poison Center, he oversees the clinical management of poisoning, envenomation, and overdose cases for both the public and healthcare providers. His role also includes educating medical and pharmacy students and supervising physicians who rotate through the center. Dr. King’s research interests lie at the intersection of nephrology and toxicology, particularly in the extracorporeal removal of toxins through modalities such as dialysis and apheresis.
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CE Credit available
October 10 & 17, 2025
ACMT Psychedelics Seminar
Fridays in October 2025: 10/10 & 10/17
10-5pm ET, Virtual Course, Live Zoom EventExplore the evolving science, clinical applications, and complex realities of psychedelics in the 2025 ACMT Psychedelics Seminar, a two-day virtual course designed for healthcare professionals, clinicians, and toxicologists.
Held over two Fridays in October, this immersive course provides a comprehensive foundation in the pharmacology, toxicology, and therapeutic uses of psychedelics, while critically examining their place in today’s healthcare landscape.
Course Themes:
- Psychedelics 101: Pharmacology & Foundations
- Clinical Applications
- Adverse Effects, Safety, and Ethics
- Policy, Practice & Real-World Implementation
Over two days, participants will explore the pharmacology of classic psychedelics—including psilocybin, ayahuasca, mescaline, and LSD—as well as the therapeutic potential of ketamine, ibogaine, MDMA, and other novel psychotherapies. The course will review current evidence on psychedelics for treating substance use disorders, depression, PTSD, anxiety, and emerging areas such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Sessions will address the shifting legal and regulatory landscape, highlighting lessons from Oregon and Colorado’s psilocybin programs, the rapid growth of ketamine clinics, and the realities of microdosing.
Throughout the seminar, faculty will emphasize safety, adverse effects, drug interactions, and emerging designer substances, while engaging participants in critical conversations about indigenous knowledge, ethical access, and responsible integration of psychedelics into modern healthcare.
Registration for this activity includes two-days of live virtual event programming, 90 day access to the on-demand recordings after the live event, and 9.00 Continuing Education credits.
Target Audience
This seminar is designed for healthcare professionals and researchers interested in medical toxicology, addiction medicine and the emerging role of psychedelics in therapeutic settings, including:
- Physicians
- Pharmacists
- Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Clinicians and Specialists in Poison Information
- Addiction Counselors and Mental Health Professionals
- Researchers
- Fellows, Residents, and Students
Continuing Education
Live and Enduring continuing education credits for Physicians, Pharmacists, and Nurses is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. It is expected that learners will receive up to 9.0 credits for learning and change.
Learner Objectives
After Completing This Program You Should Be Able To:
- Describe the pharmacology and toxicology of classic and emerging psychedelics, including psilocybin, ketamine, ibogaine, and MDMA.
- Evaluate current research on the clinical use of psychedelics in treating substance use disorders, mental health conditions, palliative care, and special populations.
- Analyze the adverse effects and safety considerations associated with psychedelic use.
- Identify practical strategies, legal factors, ethical considerations, and systemic barriers to integrating psychedelic-assisted therapies into existing treatment frameworks.
Questions?
Please write to ACMT at events@acmt.net
Maryann Amirshahi, PharmD, MD, MPH, PhD, FACMT (Moderator)
Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, Professor Of Emergency Medicine, Co-Medical Director
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University Hospital, National Capital Poison Center
Dr. Maryann Amirshahi is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and practices clinically at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where she specializes in toxicology, addiction care, and emergency medicine. She holds a PharmD and medical degree, alongside an MPH focusing on environmental and occupational health, and a PhD in pharmacology and public health. Dr. Amirshahi is board-certified in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, addiction medicine, and clinical pharmacology, and is a registered pharmacist with over a decade of practice. Nationally recognized, she serves on the Board of Directors for the American College of Medical Toxicology and as co-medical director of the National Capital Poison Center. With nearly 200 peer-reviewed publications, her research spans medication safety, drug shortages, addiction treatment, and prescription drug misuse.
Robert Hendrickson, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Professor of Emergency Medicine, Medical Director, Program Director
Oregon Health and Science University, Oregon Poison Center, OHSU Fellowship in Medical Toxicology
Dr. Hendrickson graduated from the State University of New York, Downstate College of Medicine, and completed training in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University where he is Chief of the Section of Medical Toxicology, Program Director for the fellowship in medical toxicology, and the Medical Director of the Oregon Poison Center.
Shana Kusin, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University
Dr. Shana Kusin is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where she has served as full-time faculty since 2013 following her fellowship in Medical Toxicology at OHSU and the Oregon Poison Center. She sees patients in both the OHSU and Doernbecher Emergency Departments. Dr. Kusin’s academic interests center on medical toxicology—particularly drugs of abuse and plant- and animal-based toxins—as well as leveraging electronic health records to improve community-wide healthcare through information sharing and clinical decision support.
Evan Schwarz, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
Dr. Schwarz attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, before completing a residency in Emergency Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. After residency, he completed a fellowship in Medical Toxicology at the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine in Dallas, Texas, before returning to Missouri where he was an Advisory Dean and the Medical Toxicology Division Chief and Fellowship Director at Washington University. In 2023, he took a position in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for ACMT.
Registration Rates
Registration includes:
- Access to the live virtual events on October 10, 2025 and October 17, 2025
- Access to the on-demand recording for 90 days after the live virtual events
- Access to the speaker slides
- 9.0 Continuing Education credits for Physicians (CME), Pharmacists (CPE) or Nurses (CNE)
Member Rates
Member Tier I: Full, Affiliate, International, Emeritus
$350
Member Tier II: Fellows
$300
Member Tier III: Residents, International - Developing Country
$250
Member IV: Medical Students
$200Non-Member Rates
Non-member Tier I: Physicians, Pharmacists, Lawyers, "Other"
$450
Non-member Tier II: Fellows, SPIs, Nurses, etc.
$400
Non-member Tier III: Educators & Emergency Responders
$350
Non-member IV: Residents & Students
$300
ACMT Membership
ACMT Members receive a discounted rate. Interested in becoming an ACMT Member? Contact our Membership Team at membership@acmt.net. Learn more at: www.acmt.net/membership
Refunds and Cancellations
For information on ACMT's Cancellation and refund policy, click here.
Questions?
For any questions, please email us at events@acmt.net.
Instructions
Once you have completed your registration:
- Click on the Contents tab and attend the live events.
- Complete the Post-Test. These questions are based on content from the lectures to gauge your comprehension. It requires a 80% to pass.
- Complete the CE Survey. These questions are required to claim your CE certificate.
- Claim your CE certificate. Once you have claimed your CE credit, you will not be able to change your CE certificate.
Full credit can only be claimed after completion of all required components.
Hardware/Software Requirements
Computer or Other Internet-Enabled Device; Internet Connection; Browser.
Materials
None.
Prerequisites
None.
Format
This is a live, virtual course.
Need Assistance or Have Questions?
For assistance logging in, accessing content, purchasing or completing Continuing Education credits, or for other questions, please contact us at events@acmt.net or visit our FAQ page.
If you are in need of accessible learning accommodations, please contact events@acmt.net for additional assistance.
Continuing Education
2025 ACMT Psychedelics Seminar, Live Virtual Event
Please claim your continuing education credits within 30 days of the live event: November 17, 2025CE credit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare.
Criteria for Success
To obtain a certificate of completion, a score of 70% or better on the post-test is required. Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully completed this program, answered all test questions, completed the post-test and evaluation, and have received a digital copy of your certificate. You must participate in the entire activity to receive credit. There is no fee to participate in this activity. If you have questions about this activity, please contact AKH Inc. at events@acmt.net. If you have questions about this CE activity, please contact AKH Inc at bethany@akhcme.com
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT). AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 9.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: Credit being awarded: 9.0 ANCC contact hours.
Pharmacists: AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this continuing education activity for 9.0 contact hour
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Contains 4 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/07/2025 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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Join ACMT on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 12 pm ET for an exclusive National Grand Rounds session – topic to be announced soon!
About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Nicholas E. Nacca, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Toxicology, Fellowship Director of Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Nacca is the director of Medical Toxicology and Medical Toxicology Fellowship Director at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to being faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine he holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Medicine. His primary role is staffing the educational and clinical medical toxicology consultation service, with educational responsibilities to medical toxicology fellows, multidisciplinary teams of medical residents, pharmacy residents and students, as well as medical students. He staffs and directs a referral based outpatient Medical Toxicology Clinic.
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Contains 5 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/03/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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Friday, October 3, 2025
Case 1: TBA
1:00-2:00pm ETCase 2: TBA
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Continuing Education
1.25 Continuing Education credits for Physicians and Nurses available ($20 certificate fee). Click here for more info.
About The Series: The ACMT/ASAM Addiction Toxicology Case Conference webinar series discusses Addiction/Toxicology cases in an interactive fashion featuring experts from Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, and Medical Toxicology.
This webinar is free and open to the public.
Timothy Wiegand, MD, DFASAM, FACMT, FAACT (Moderator)
Director of Addiction Medicine and Addiction Medicine Consults, University of Rochester Medical Center
ASAM President Elect (2025-2027)
Dr. Tim Wiegand is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in Rochester, New York. Board-certified in both Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Wiegand specializes in Addiction Toxicology, combining clinical practice with research, teaching, and leadership roles. He has served two terms on the Board of Directors for the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and is currently on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). From 2023-2025, he served as Treasurer of ASAM, having previously served as Vice President on the Executive Council. From 2025-2027, Dr. Wiegand will serve as ASAM President Elect and then ASAM President (2027-2029). Dr. Wiegand founded and led the Toxicology Service at URMC until 2022, when he transitioned to Director of Addiction Medicine and Director of Addiction Medicine Consults in the Department of Emergency Medicine. He also serves as Fellowship Director for the URMC Combined Addiction Medicine Fellowship and is leading efforts to launch the URMC Medical Toxicology Fellowship, which is expected to be formally accredited by July 2023.
Gloria Baciewicz, MD (Moderator)
Addiction Psychiatrist
Strong Recovery
Since 1986, Dr. Gloria Baciewicz has specialized in the treatment of addiction. Professor of clinical psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, she serves as an addiction psychiatrist at Strong Recovery. Dr. Baciewicz is certified in addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine and board certified in psychiatry, with added qualifications in addiction psychiatry. Dr. Baciewicz is a co-principal investigator for the University of Rochester’s Recovery Center of Excellence.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education credit for this activity is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, and is available for an additional fee ($20 administrative fee per certificate).
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT). AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live virtual and enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For physicians, hours of participation are the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ awarded.Nurses
Credit being awarded: 1.25 ANCC contact hours.
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Timothy J. Wiegand, MD, FACMT, DFASAM, Lead Physician Planner/Reviewer/Faculty: has nothing to disclose.
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All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
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