ACMT National Case Conference

Thursday, December 18, 2025
1:00-2:00pm ET

Cases 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.

Topic TBA

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.

This month's topic to be announced soon!

Friday, December 5, 2025
1:00-2:00pm ET

Case 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.

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.

ACMT National Case Conference

Thursday, November 20, 2025
1:00-2:00pm ET

Cases 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.

This month's theme coming soon!

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.

This month's topic to be announced soon!

Friday, November 7, 2025
1:00-2:00pm ET

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.

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.

Element 64 (Gadolinium): The Lee Harvey Oswald of Cellular Biology

Join ACMT on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 12 PM ET for an exclusive National Grand Rounds featuring Dr. Brent Wagner. A leading expert in nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and gadolinium retention, Dr. Wagner will share insights from his groundbreaking research on Gadolinium Deposition Disease, a condition linked to the use of MRI contrast agents in patients with impaired renal function. This session will explore the clinical implications, pathophysiology, and evolving understanding of gadolinium-related complications.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the physiological elemental composition of the milieu intérieur, (and realize that gadolinium is alien to it).
2. Examine the diagnostic criteria for ‘nephrogenic’ systemic fibrosis (and realize that neither renal insufficiency nor gadolinium exposure are required)
3. Describe The Albuquerque Hypothesis as presented: Magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents are degraded into gadolinium-rich nanoparticles (in accordance with Le Chatelier’s Principal) intracellularly. These intracellular rare earth metal-laden sediments may explain the constellation of complications.

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.

Performance Enhancing Drugs

Friday, October 3, 2025
1:00-2:00pm ET

Case 1: An Athletes Passport and Some Irregularities  

Case 2: New PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) and an Athlete with SUD 

Learning Objectives

• Describe how the Athlete’s Biologic Passport is used to detect irregularities by monitoring selected biological variables over time, and identify key variables commonly tracked in an ABP.

• Explain common athlete questions about cannabis use in elite sports and WADA rules, and outline how athlete testing and specimen collection occur throughout the year.

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.

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.

In partnership with:

Join ACMT for the 2026 ACMT Seminar in Forensic Toxicology | Complexities in Testing, Interpretation, Litigation and Expert Testimony! Created in partnership with The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE), this two-day, live virtual event on January 20-21, 2026 is designed to prepare professionals for the unique challenges of applying toxicology in both courtrooms and laboratories.

Across both days, participants will explore the intersection of science, medicine, and law, gaining knowledge from experts in their field. From navigating Frye and Daubert standards, to evaluating emerging substances like kratom and xylazine, this seminar is tailored to the realities of modern forensic toxicology, both inside the courtroom and in the laboratory.

With scientific analysis and exciting case panels, you will get practical strategies for interpreting evidence, preparing testimony, and building professional consulting practices. Live Q&A, interactive panels, and on-demand access (available for 90 days after the seminar) will create a flexible and dynamic learning experience.

Target Audience

This seminar is designed for forensic toxicologists, clinical toxicologists, physicians, pharmacists, laboratorians, medical examiners, coroners, attorneys, and trainees who want to enhance their skills in toxicology testimony and evidence interpretation.

Continuing Education

Live and Enduring continuing education credits for Physicians and Pharmacists is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. It is expected that learners will receive up to 13.0 credits for learning and change.

Learning Objectives

After completing these two seminars, learners should be able to:

• Examine core principles of toxicology to both courtroom and laboratory settings.
• Communicate toxicology findings clearly and effectively in medical-legal contexts.

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.

Registration Rates

Registration includes:

• Access to the live virtual events on January 20-21, 2026

• Access to the on-demand recording for 90 days after event

• Access to the Speaker slides

• 13.00 Continuing Education Certificate. Available credits: Continuing Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE).

Member Rates

Non-Member Rates

Interested in becoming an ACMT Member? Contact our Membership Team at membership@acmt.net. Learn more at: www.acmt.net/membership

Group Discounts Available

Is your hospital or medical group interested in enrolling multiple employees in our course? We offer special discounts for organizations with multiple participants. Contact us at events@acmt.net for more details!

Refunds and Cancellations

• Cancellations made 16 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a full refund less a 8% processing fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 days of the event date will not receive a refund.

All cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed to: events@acmt.net. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. A refund that results from a cancellation or change to your registration will be returned to the original payer and in the original method of payment. 

Pending review, limited exceptions will be made based on need and circumstance (family emergency, for example) and must be submitted in writing to events@acmt.net. For these instances, the full registration fee, minus a 6% processing fee, will be refunded. Because each exception must undergo a review and approval process, we ask in advance for your patience.

Questions?

For any questions, please email us at events@acmt.net.

Agenda

January 20, 2026

9:45 - 10:00 AM ET | Opening Remarks

10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
Expert Consulting: What is your Approach?
Charles McKay, MD, FACMT, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
The Business of being a Consulting Expert Witness
Teri Stockham, PhD, Forensic Toxicologist, Teri Stockham, Ph.D., Inc., Parkland, FL

12:00 - 12:30 PM ET | Break - 30 min

12:30 - 1:30 PM ET
Understanding Frye v. Daubert & the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE)
MJ Menendez, JD, Senior Fellow and General Counsel, Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA

1:30 - 2:15 PM ET
Looking for an Expert & Navigating an Expert through the Courtroom
E. Thomas McCarthy, Jr., JD, Attorney, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Grand Rapids, MI
Matthew L. Wikander, JD, Attorney, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Grand Rapids, MI"

2:15 - 3:00 PM ET
2:15 - 3:00 PM ET
Evaluating Opposing Expert Opinions in Testimony
Madeleine J. Swortwood, PhD, Toxicology Practice Group Leader & Toxicology Expert, Robson Forensic, Dublin, OH

3:00 - 3:30 PM ET | Break - 30 min

3:30 - 4:00 PM ET
Beyond Excited Delirium: Hyperactive Delirium with Agitation
James Gill, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner CT

4:00 - 4:30 PM ET
Case Panel on Challenging Interpretations

Panel
Stacey Hail, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
James Gill, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner CT

4:30 - 5:30 PM ET
Building and Managing Expert Consulting Practice 

Panel
Teri Stockham, PhD, Forensic Toxicologist, Teri Stockham, Ph.D., Inc., Parkland, FL
Charles McKay, MD, FACMT, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

Moderator
Bryan S. Judge, MD, FACMT, Professor of Emergency Medicine; Medical Toxicologist, Michigan State University College of Medicine; Spectrum Health - Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI

January 21, 2026

9:45 - 10:00 AM ET | Opening Remarks

10:00 - 10:30 AM ET
Timely Principles of Analytical and Forensic Toxicology
Luke Rodda, PhD, Chief Forensic Toxicologist and Director, Forensic Laboratory Division, Asst. Adj. Professor, Laboratory Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

10:30 - 11:00 AM ET
Timely Principles of Medicolegal Death Investigations

11:00 - 11:45 AM ET
Current state of Illicit Opioids & Stimulants
Alex Krotulski, PhD, Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA

11:45 - 12:15 PM ET | Break - 30 min

12:15 - 1:00 PM ET
Case Panel on Opioids and Stimulants

1:00 - 1:45 PM ET
Using Quantitative Blood Concentrations to Determine cause of non-fatal overdoses in polydrug world
Paul Wax, MD, FACMT, Executive Director, American College of Medical Toxicology, Phoenix, AZ

1:45 - 2:15 PM ET
Supratherapeutic Dosing of Therapeutic Drugs and Adverse Effects
Karen S. Scott, PhD, F-ABFT, Director, Forensic Toxicology Laboratory; Medical Director, Hospital Toxicology Laboratory; Associate Professor, Laboratory Medicine

2:15 - 2:45 PM ET
Western Use of Kratom Products and Associated Challenges
Donna Papsun, MS, D-ABFT-FT, Forensic Toxicologist & Business Scientist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA

2:45 - 3:15 PM ET | Break - 30 min

3:15 - 3:45 PM ET
Interpretative Value of Alpha-2 Agonists in Forensic Toxicology: Xylazine and Medetomidine
Kari Midthun, PhD, F-ABFT, Forensic Toxicologist, NMS Labs

3:45 - 4:30 PM ET
Alternative Matrices: Applications and Pitfalls
Gwendolyn A. McMillin, PhD, DABCC-CC, DABCC-TC, FADLM, Vice President of Clinical Scientific Engagement, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA
Jessica Kent, MD, Medical Toxicologist, Ontario Poison Centre, Investigating Coroner - Office of the Chief Coroner (Central West Region) Adjunct Assistant Professor - Clinician-Investigator, University of Toronto

4:30 - 5:30 PM ET
Case Panels on Unexpected Tests

Panel
Gwendolyn A. McMillin, PhD, DABCC-CC, DABCC-TC, FADLM, Vice President of Clinical Scientific Engagement, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA
Luke Rodda, PhD, Chief Forensic Toxicologist and Director, Forensic Laboratory Division, Asst. Adj. Professor, Laboratory Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Moderator
Donna Papsun, MS, D-ABFT-FT, Forensic Toxicologist & Business Scientist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA

Continuing Education

2026 ACMT Seminar in Forensic Toxicology, Live Virtual Event
Please claim your continuing education credits within 30 days of the live event: January 21, 2026

CE 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 13.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. 

Physicians: AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists: AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this continuing education activity for 13.0 contact hours.

Instructions

Once you have completed your registration:

1. Click the View Button to view each course.
2. Click on the Contents tab on the day of live event. This is where you will be able view the Zoom link for the course as well as our event survey and downloadable Certificate of Attendance.
3. Watch live event. You can use the Zoom link in the Learning Center to leave and enter the webinar during event.
4. Complete the Survey. If you are completing CE or would like your Certificate of Attendance, completion of this survey is required.
5. Download the Certificate of Attendance. This is only a record that you have attended the course.

In order to receive and download your CE certificate, please go to your CE product to complete the required steps and claim your CE certificate.

Hardware/Software Requirements

Computer or Other Internet-Enabled Device; Internet Connection; Browser.

Materials

None.

Prerequisites

None.

Format

This event is a live Webinar.

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.

In partnership with:

Overview

Created in partnership with The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE), Day 1 of the 2026 ACMT Seminar in Forensic Toxicology takes you into the courtroom, where the science of toxicology meets the complexities of litigation and expert testimony. This day is designed to help participants develop the confidence and skills needed to serve as credible, effective expert witnesses.

Highlights include:

• Expert Consulting: What’s Your Approach? – Build a structured methodology for forming expert opinions and deciding which cases to accept.

• The Business of Being a Consulting Expert Witness – Learn how to manage the professional, ethical, and business aspects of expert consulting.

• Understanding Frye v. Daubert & the Federal Rules of Evidence – Prepare your methodology and testimony to meet admissibility standards.

• When Experts Disagree – Strategies for analyzing and responding to opposing opinions with professionalism and scientific rigor.

• Case Panel on Challenging Interpretations – Apply your expertise in scenarios ranging from family court to law enforcement-related fatalities.

• Beyond Excited Delirium – Explore drug-induced hyperactive delirium in complex forensic cases.

Through interactive case panels, real-world examples, and direct engagement with experts, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate the legal landscape of forensic toxicology testimony.

Continuing Education

Live and Enduring continuing education credits for Physicians and Pharmacists is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. It is expected that learners will receive up to 6.50 credits for learning and change.

Target Audience

This seminar is designed for forensic toxicologists, clinical toxicologists, physicians, pharmacists, laboratorians, medical examiners, coroners, attorneys, and trainees who want to enhance their skills in toxicology testimony and evidence interpretation.

Learner Objectives

By the end of Day 1, participants will be able to:

1. Describe approaches to expert consulting and testimony in toxicology cases.
2. Recognize key legal standards that guide admissibility of toxicology evidence.

Agenda | January 20, 2026

9:45 - 10:00 AM ET | Opening Remarks

10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
Expert Consulting: What is your Approach?
Charles McKay, MD, FACMT, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
The Business of being a Consulting Expert Witness
Teri Stockham, PhD, Forensic Toxicologist, Teri Stockham, Ph.D., Inc., Parkland, FL

12:00 - 12:30 PM ET | Break - 30 min

12:30 - 1:30 PM ET
Understanding Frye v. Daubert & the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE)
MJ Menendez, JD, Senior Fellow and General Counsel, Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA

1:30 - 2:15 PM ET
Looking for an Expert & Navigating an Expert through the Courtroom
E. Thomas McCarthy, Jr., JD, Attorney, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Grand Rapids, MI
Matthew L. Wikander, JD, Attorney, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Grand Rapids, MI"

2:15 - 3:00 PM ET
Evaluating Opposing Expert Opinions in Testimony
Madeleine J. Swortwood, PhD, Toxicology Practice Group Leader & Toxicology Expert, Robson Forensic, Dublin, OH

3:00 - 3:30 PM ET | Break - 30 min

3:30 - 4:00 PM ET
Beyond Excited Delirium: Hyperactive Delirium with Agitation
James Gill, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner CT

4:00 - 4:30 PM ET
Case Panel on Challenging Interpretations

Panel
Stacey Hail, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
James Gill, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner CT

4:30 - 5:30 PM ET
Building and Managing Expert Consulting Practice 

Panel
Teri Stockham, PhD, Forensic Toxicologist, Teri Stockham, Ph.D., Inc., Parkland, FL
Charles McKay, MD, FACMT, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

Moderator
Bryan S. Judge, MD, FACMT, Professor of Emergency Medicine; Medical Toxicologist, Michigan State University College of Medicine; Spectrum Health - Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI

Registration Rates

Registration includes:

• Access to the live virtual event on January 20, 2026

• Access to the on-demand recording for 90 days after event

• Access to the Speaker slides

• 6.50 Continuing Education Certificate. Available credits: Continuing Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE).

Member Rates

Non-Member Rates

Interested in becoming an ACMT Member? Contact our Membership Team at membership@acmt.net. Learn more at: www.acmt.net/membership

Package Rates

Sign up for the both days of the 2023 ACMT Seminar in Forensic Toxicology and save $50!

Purchase the package here!

Refunds and Cancellations

• Cancellations made 16 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a full refund less a 8% processing fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 days of the event date will not receive a refund.

All cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed to: events@acmt.net. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. A refund that results from a cancellation or change to your registration will be returned to the original payer and in the original method of payment. 

Pending review, limited exceptions will be made based on need and circumstance (family emergency, for example) and must be submitted in writing to events@acmt.net. For these instances, the full registration fee, minus a 6% processing fee, will be refunded. Because each exception must undergo a review and approval process, we ask in advance for your patience.

Questions?

For any questions, please email us at events@acmt.net.