2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting

April 12-14, 2024
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

The ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) is an opportunity for specialists in the field to gather together to learn from the cutting-edge research of their peers. In addition to all the networking and social opportunities that make our events so rich with engagement, this year ACMT is piloting concurrent sessions offering more educational content than ever before! These concurrent sessions will be divided into the following topical tracks of broad interest to the Medical Toxicology community: 1) Environmental & Occupational Medicine, 2) Addiction Medicine, 3) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and 4) Research.

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Continuing Education

Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits are available for this activity for an additional fee. To receive continuing education credits, learners must attend the sessions in-person or watch them on-demand after the event.

Purchase CE

Book Hotel

ACMT has secured a discounted rate at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC for attendees of our 2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting. We encourage you to book your stay at the Omni Shoreham using the link below for the best selection and price!

Book Attendee Hotel

Key Dates

Accepting Abstract Submissions: September 1 - November 15, 2023
Early Bird Registration Opens: October 2, 2023
MTF Spadafora, Shannon, J&J Travel Award Deadlines: October 2, 2023
Becker Medal Deadline: October 27, 2023
Abstract Student/Resident and International Travel Awards Deadline: November 15, 2023 (Abstract deadline)
MedTox Shark Tank Research Forum application deadline: December 4, 2023
MedTox Case Panel application deadline: December 18, 2023
Abstract Notifications: Mid December 2023
Open Mic Competition application deadline: January 15, 2024
Early Bird Registration Ends: February 20, 2024
2024 ACMT: April 12-14, 2024

Questions?

Please write to ACMT at events@acmt.net

Preliminary Agenda

This agenda is subject to change. All times listed are in local, Eastern Time Zone.

Friday, April 12, 2024

7:45 - 8:00 AM - Welcome & Introductions

8:00 - 9:00 AM - Platform Session 1

9:00 - 9:45 AM

Donovan Lectureship | Groundbreaking Research from NIDA Addressing the Challenges of the Opioid Epidemic

Nora D. Volkow, MD, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Washington, DC

This lectureship is supported by the Medical Toxicology Foundation through the Ward and Ryan Donovan Memorial Fund. For more info, please visit: www.acmt.net/donovan-lectureship

9:45 - 10:45 AM

Chemical Defense: Assessing and Optimizing Local Responses

Mark Kirk, MD, Senior Advisor, Chemical Defense, DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC

The Past, Present, and Future of Contributions of the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense to Chemical Casualty Care

Daniel Nogee, MD, MHS, Medical Toxicologist, Chemical Casualty Care Division, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

10:45 - 11:45 AM - Poster Session 1
10:55 - 11:35 AM - Moderated Poster Forum 1

11:45 - 1:00 PM - Break / Committee Meetings

1:30 - 1:40 PM ET - Break / Transition Time

2:10 - 2:20 PM ET - Break / Transition Time

2:50 - 3:00 PM ET - Break / Transition Time

3:30/45 - 5:00 PM - Break / Committee Meetings

5:00 - 6:00 PM - ACMT Annual Members Meeting and Awards Ceremony

6:00 - 8:00 PM - President's Reception

Saturday, April 13, 2024

7:45 - 8:00 AM - Morning Announcements

8:00 - 9:00 AM - Platform Session 2

9:00 - 9:45 AM

Panel | The East Palestine Disaster: Toxicological Considerations

Joseph Cocciardi, PhD, MS, FAIHA, CIH, CSP, REHS/RS, Founding Principal, Cocciardi and Associates, Inc.; Senior Health & Safety Professional, Pennoni, Mechanicsburg, PA 
Michael Kosnett, MD, MPH, FACMT, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, University of Colorado School of Medicine and School of Public Health, Denver, CO
Charles McKay, MD, FACMT, Associate Medical Director, Connecticut Poison Control Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Marlborough, CT
Anthony Pizon, MD, FACMT, Chief of Medical Toxicology Division, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Moderator: Emily Kiernan, DO, FACEP, Assistant Professor, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

9:45 - 10:30 AM

ACMT Career Achievement Award

10:30- 11:30 AM - Poster Session 2
10:40 - 11:20 AM - Moderated Poster Forum 2

11:30 - 1:00 PM - Break / Committee Meetings

1:00 - 2:00 PM

AACT Panel | TBA

Developed in Collaboration with the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT).

2:00 - 3:30 PM - MedTox Case Panel: Case-Based Conundrums

3:30 - 5:00 PM - MTF Shark Tank Research Forum

5:00 - 7:00 PM - Open Mic Competition

Sunday, April 2, 2023

7:50 - 8:00 AM - Morning Announcements

8:00 - 9:00 AM - Lightning Oral Session

9:00 - 10:45 AM

International Panel

Developed in Collaboration with the Middle East & North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association (MENATOX), Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APAMT), and the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (EAPCCT).

10:45 - 11:00 AM - Break (15 min)

11:00 - 12:00 PM

ASAM Panel | NIDA Research & ED Experience with XR Injectable Buprenorphine

Kristen Huntley, PhD, Associate Director, Addiction Medicine Team Leader, Center for the Clinical Trials Network, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, DHHS, Washington, DC
Gail D'Onofrio, MD, MS, Albert E. Kent Professor of Emergency Medicine, Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases) and Professor of Medicine Core Addiction, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Joseph Carpenter, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Jon Cole, MD, FACMT, Emergency Physician and Medical Toxicologist, Hennepin County Medical Center; Medical Director, Minnesota Poison Control System, Minneapolis, MN

Moderator
Timothy Wiegand, MD, FACMT, FAACT, DFASAM, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and the Director of Toxicology and the Toxicology/Addiction Consult Service, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY

Developed in Collaboration with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

12:00 - 12:45 PM

Achieving Health Equity in the Field of Substance Use: A Public Health Approach

Carla Foster, MPH, Epidemiologist and Principal Investigator, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY

12:45 - 1:45 PM - Poster Session 3
12:55 - 1:35 PM - Moderated Poster Forum 3

Registration Rates

Registration includes:

• Access to the in-person event on April 12-14, 2024


• Access to the on-demand recordings (if provided by speaker) for 90 days after the event.


• Access to the Speaker slides


• Downloadable Certificate of Attendance

Early-Bird Rate

Early-bird rates expire at midnight on FEBRUARY 20, 2024. Fees increase to the Regular Rate after this date, no exceptions.

ACMT Membership

ACMT Members receive a discounted rate. Interested in becoming an ACMT Member? Contact our Membership Manager at membership@acmt.net. Learn more at: www.acmt.net/membership

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credit for this activity is available for an additional fee and is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. The activity is accredited for both live and enduring participation for the following:

• Physicians (Continuing Medical Education)
• Pharmacists (Continuing Pharmacy Education)
• Nurses (Continuing Nursing Education)

Purchase CE

Cancellation Policy

Event registration cancellations received on or before February 25, 2024 (2/25/24) will receive a full refund less a 8% processing fee. Cancellations received between February 26, 2024 and March 26, 2024 (2/26/24-3/26/24) will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made on or after March 27, 2024 (3/27/24) will not receive a refund. All Continuing Education registrations will be refunded in full less an 8% processing fee regardless of date.

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 and must be submitted in writing to events@acmt.net. Because each exception must undergo a review and approval process, we ask in advance for your patience.

Questions?

Write to: events@acmt.net

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credit for this activity will be provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. 

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. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

CME, CPE, and CNE Continuing Education credits are pending for this activity. It is expected that learners will receive up to 21.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

 Purchase CE

Venue Info

The 2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St NW
Washington, DC 20008

Google map link

Booking Link

ACMT has secured a discounted rate for attendees of our 2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting. We encourage you to book your stay at the Omni Shoreham using the link below for the best selection and price!

Book Attendee Hotel

Exclusive hotel rate expires: March 18, 2024

Explore DC

The landmark Omni Shoreham Hotel is located in Washington D.C.’s premier "Woodley" residential neighborhood. An icon among hotels in Washington, D.C., the Omni Shoreham Hotel has hosted presidents, world leaders and inaugural balls since its inception in the 1930s. Hotel amenities include a heated resort pool, relaxation gardens, a state-of-the art fitness center, and a massage therapy spa. The city’s most popular attractions are also nearby - including the National Zoo, the White House, the United States Capitol and the National Mall.

Download Woodley Area & Metro Map brochure

2024 ACMT Symposium | Substance Use Disorder in Adolescents and Young Adults: Unique Challenges

April 11, 2024
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

Join the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the Maryland-DC Society of Addiction Medicine (MDDCSAM) on Thursday, April 11, 2024 for a Symposium on "Substance Use Disorder in Adolescents and Young Adults: Unique Challenges." 

Adolescents comprise approximately 15% of the population, and the number of adolescents who use non-prescribed substances is staggering, with about 2.08 million (8.33%) of 12- to 17-year-olds nationwide reporting use within the past month. Non-prescribed substance use increased 61% among 8th graders between 2016 and 2020. Unfortunately, treatment resources are limited and there is a lack of exposure to training physicians in the treatment of these patients. Additionally, there are unique challenges within this patient population, including the on-going brain development throughout puberty and adolescence that can impact decision making and substance use. Many who are exposed to illicit substances in youth progress to develop substance use disorders as adults.The increasing novelty of substances of abuse, the rise of fentanyl and marijuana use in the adolescent population, and the overall lack of adequate treatment for this group (including medication-assisted therapy) will increase the need to have informed providers to care for this population. 

This symposium gathers experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals to explore the unique challenges surrounding adolescent substance use, including biologic differences in adolescents, psycho-social motivational differences, and medication recommendations and therapeutic interventions for this patient population. This educational event is tailored for medical toxicologists, addiction medicine specialists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and all healthcare providers dedicated to improving the lives of young individuals battling substance use disorders.

Learning Objective 1
Understand the epidemiology and trends of adolescent SUD in the United States.

Learning Objective 2
Identify the biological and psycho-social factors that differentiate adolescents from adults in the context of substance use.

Learning Objective 3
Explore multifaceted SUD treatment approaches and gain greater insight into how to tailor treatment plans to meet the unique needs of adolescent patients struggling with substance use.

View Agenda

Continuing Education

Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits are available for this activity for an additional fee. To receive continuing education credits, learners must attend the sessions in-person or watch them on-demand after the event.

Purchase CE

Book Hotel

ACMT has secured a discounted rate at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC for attendees of our 2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting & Symposia. We encourage you to book your stay at the Omni Shoreham using the link below for the best selection and price!

Book Attendee Hotel

Questions?

Please write to ACMT at events@acmt.net

Agenda

This agenda is subject to change. All times listed are in local, Eastern Time Zone.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

9:45 - 10:00 AM - Welcome & Introductions

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Developmental Vulnerabilities in Substance Use Disorders: Why Are Youth Different?

Marc Fishman, MD, FASAM, Medical Director, Maryland Treatment Centers; Addiction Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Rockville, MD

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Assessment and Treatment of SUD in Youth: Beyond SBIRT

Camille Broussard Robinson, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Opioid Use Disorder in Youth -- When To Consider MAT

Ann B. Bruner, MD, Pediatrician, Mountain Manor Treatment Center, Baltimore, MD

11:30 - 12:15 PM

Family Involvement in Youth SUD Treatment

Kevin Wenzel, PhD, Psychologist and Director of Research, Maryland Treatment Centers, Mountain Manor Treatment Center, Baltimore, MD

12:15 - 1:45 PM - Lunch Break

1:45 - 2:45 PM

Panel | Youth SUD Updates on Patterns & Trends, Vaping & Emerging Substances, and Cannabis

Patterns & Trends
Leslie R. Dye, MD, FACMT, FASAM, FACCT, Clinical Professor, Emergency Medicine, Assistant Medical Director, Wright State University/Boonshoft School of Medicine, OneFifteen, Dayton, OH

Vaping & Emerging Substances
Camille Broussard Robinson, MD, MPH, Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine, Director of Research, Children’s Center Chronic Fatigue Clinic, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Cannabis
Jordan Davidson, Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), Alexandria, VA

Moderator: Ashley Haynes, MD, FACEP, Medical Toxicologist, Addiction Medicine Specialist, Ascension Via Christi Hospitals, Andover, KS

2:45 - 3:15 PM

Developmental Effects of Cannabis and Psychiatric Consequences

Marc Fishman, MD, FASAM, Medical Director, Maryland Treatment Centers; Addiction Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Rockville, MD

3:15 - 3:30 PM - Break

3:30 - 4:15 PM

The Evidence for Replacing the Current Normalization of Youth Drug Use with a New Health Standard

Robert L. DuPont, MD, President, Institute for Behavior and Health; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Rockville, MD

4:15 - 5:15 PM

Youth SUD Case-Based Panel

Ann B. Bruner, MD, Pediatrician, Mountain Manor Treatment Center, Baltimore, MD

Marc Fishman, MD, FASAM, Medical Director, Maryland Treatment Centers; Addiction Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Rockville, MD

Robert L. DuPont, MD, President, Institute for Behavior and Health; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Rockville, MD

Moderator: Leslie R. Dye, MD, FACMT, FASAM, FACCT, Clinical Professor, Emergency Medicine, Assistant Medical Director, Wright State University/Boonshoft School of Medicine, OneFifteen, Dayton, OH

Registration Rates

Registration includes:

• Access to the in-person event on April 11, 2024
• Access to the on-demand recordings for 90 days after the event
• Access to the Speaker slides
• Downloadable Certificate of Attendance

Early-Bird Rate

Early-bird rates expire at midnight on FEBRUARY 20, 2024. Fees increase to the Regular Rate after this date, no exceptions.

ACMT Membership

ACMT Members receive a discounted rate. Interested in becoming an ACMT Member? Contact our Membership Manager at membership@acmt.net. Learn more at: www.acmt.net/membership

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credit for this activity is available for an additional fee and is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. The activity is accredited for both live and enduring participation for the following:

• Physicians (Continuing Medical Education)
• Pharmacists (Continuing Pharmacy Education)
• Nurses (Continuing Nursing Education)

Purchase CE

Cancellation Policy

Event registration cancellations received on or before February 25, 2024 (2/25/24) will receive a full refund less a 8% processing fee. Cancellations received between February 26, 2024 and March 26, 2024 (2/26/24-3/26/24) will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made on or after March 27, 2024 (3/27/24) will not receive a refund. All Continuing Education registrations will be refunded in full less an 8% processing fee regardless of date.

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 and must be submitted in writing to events@acmt.net. Because each exception must undergo a review and approval process, we ask in advance for your patience.

Questions?

Write to: events@acmt.net

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credit for this activity will be provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. 

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. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

CME, CPE, and CNE Continuing Education credits are pending for this activity. It is expected that learners will receive up to 5.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

 Purchase CE

Venue Info

The 2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting & Symposia will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St NW
Washington, DC 20008

Google map link

Booking Link

ACMT has secured a discounted rate for attendees of our 2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting & Symposia. We encourage you to book your stay at the Omni Shoreham using the link below for the best selection and price!

Book Attendee Hotel

Exclusive hotel rate expires: March 18, 2024

Explore DC

The landmark Omni Shoreham Hotel is located in Washington D.C.’s premier "Woodley" residential neighborhood. An icon among hotels in Washington, D.C., the Omni Shoreham Hotel has hosted presidents, world leaders and inaugural balls since its inception in the 1930s. Hotel amenities include a heated resort pool, relaxation gardens, a state-of-the art fitness center, and a massage therapy spa. The city’s most popular attractions are also nearby - including the National Zoo, the White House, the United States Capitol and the National Mall.

Download Woodley Area & Metro Map brochure

2024 AACT Symposium | Antidote Shortages: Impact & Response

April 10, 2024
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

Join the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) and ACMT on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 for a Symposium on "Antidote Shortages: Impact & Response." This half-day symposium gathers experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers committed to addressing the critical issue of antidote shortages in our healthcare system. Attendees will engage in insightful discussions on the root causes and far-reaching consequences of these shortages, examining their effects on patient care, healthcare economics, and public health. Furthermore, the symposium will spotlight cutting-edge solutions and collaborative approaches aimed at mitigating these shortages, fostering resilience in healthcare systems, and ensuring timely access to life-saving antidotes. Together, participants will work towards building a more robust and responsive healthcare infrastructure that can effectively combat antidote shortages and safeguard patient well-being.

AACT Member Discount
AACT Members are eligible to receive the same registration rate as ACMT Members for this activity. Just enter the following code at checkout -- a $50 savings! Discount code: AACT

Agenda coming soon!

Continuing Education

Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits are available for this activity for an additional fee. To receive continuing education credits, learners must attend the sessions in-person or watch them on-demand after the event.

Purchase CE

Book Hotel

ACMT has secured a discounted rate at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC for attendees of our 2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting & Symposia. We encourage you to book your stay at the Omni Shoreham using the link below for the best selection and price!

Book Attendee Hotel

Questions?

Please write to ACMT at events@acmt.net

Registration Rates

Registration includes:

• Access to the in-person event on April 10, 2024


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


• Access to the Speaker slides


• Downloadable Certificate of Attendance

Early-Bird Rate

Early-bird rates expire at midnight on FEBRUARY 20, 2024. Fees increase to the Regular Rate after this date, no exceptions.

AACT Member Discount

AACT Members (who are not already ACMT Members) are eligible for a $50 discount! Enter the following code at checkout: AACT

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credit for this activity is available for an additional fee and is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. The activity is accredited for both live and enduring participation for the following:

• Physicians (Continuing Medical Education)
• Pharmacists (Continuing Pharmacy Education)
• Nurses (Continuing Nursing Education)

Purchase CE

Cancellation Policy

Event registration cancellations received on or before February 25, 2024 (2/25/24) will receive a full refund less a 8% processing fee. Cancellations received between February 26, 2024 and March 26, 2024 (2/26/24-3/26/24) will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made on or after March 27, 2024 (3/27/24) will not receive a refund. All Continuing Education registrations will be refunded in full less an 8% processing fee regardless of date.

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 and must be submitted in writing to events@acmt.net. Because each exception must undergo a review and approval process, we ask in advance for your patience.

Questions?

Write to: events@acmt.net

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credit for this activity will be provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. 

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. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

CME, CPE, and CNE Continuing Education credits are pending for this activity. It is expected that learners will receive up to 4.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

 Purchase CE

Venue Info

The 2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting & Symposia will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St NW
Washington, DC 20008

Google map link

Booking Link

ACMT has secured a discounted rate for attendees of our 2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting & Symposia. We encourage you to book your stay at the Omni Shoreham using the link below for the best selection and price!

Book Attendee Hotel

Exclusive hotel rate expires: March 18, 2024

Explore DC

The landmark Omni Shoreham Hotel is located in Washington D.C.’s premier "Woodley" residential neighborhood. An icon among hotels in Washington, D.C., the Omni Shoreham Hotel has hosted presidents, world leaders and inaugural balls since its inception in the 1930s. Hotel amenities include a heated resort pool, relaxation gardens, a state-of-the art fitness center, and a massage therapy spa. The city’s most popular attractions are also nearby - including the National Zoo, the White House, the United States Capitol and the National Mall.

Download Woodley Area & Metro Map brochure

In partnership with:

Overview

The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded with a Eugene Washington Patient Engagement Grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Titled "Confronting the Overdose Epidemic by Engaging Patients to Improve Medical Toxicology Research," this project aims to develop a connection between patients and medical toxicology researchers to advance patient-centered outcomes research on intentional overdoses. The award offers a series of virtual activities that bring together patients who have personally experienced intentional overdoses and welcomes participation from all medical toxicology researchers.

Project Activities

Spanning five activities, this project kicks off on October 11th and 13th when medical toxicology researchers will embark on a comprehensive two-part Town Hall Research Training led by the Patient Engagement Studio, equipping them with the skills to effectively engage patients in research development, design, and dissemination. Then, on October 26th and November 29th, Interactive Sessions 1 & 2 will convene patients, stakeholders, and interested medical toxicology researchers. During these sessions, research priorities for medical toxicology research on intentional overdoses will be established, followed by the development of an engagement strategy guide for medical toxicology researchers. The final culmination of this groundbreaking project will take place on January 31, 2024 with a Follow-Up Meeting, which will serve as a platform to discuss the future of intentional overdose research in the field of medical toxicology. With a particular focus on strategies for sustainability, this session will delve into the crucial aspect of maintaining patient engagement throughout the entire research process.

Project Objectives

• Educate medical toxicology researchers and patients on PCOR/CER collaborations for intentional overdoses
• Develop a collaborative partnership of patient experts and stakeholders to engage in intentional overdose focused PCOR/CER
• Create and develop research priorities for PCOR/CER on intentional overdoses

Project Goals

This award underscores ACMT's unwavering commitment to patient engagement and our dedication to enhancing the field of medical toxicology through collaborative research initiatives. Through collective efforts, ACMT and the project participants aim to create a lasting impact on intentional overdose research, ultimately leading to improved patient-centered outcomes and a brighter future for those affected by this critical public health issue.

Registration Rates

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

Registration includes: 

• Access to all 5 live virtual events
• Access to the on-demand recording after the events

Questions?

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

Schedule

October 11, 2023 | Town Hall Research Training, Pt 1

October 13, 2023 | Town Hall Research Training, Pt 2

October 26, 2023 | Interactive Session 1

November 29, 2023 | Interactive Session 2

January 31, 2024 | Follow-Up Meeting

Instructions

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Hardware/Software Requirements

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

Materials

None. 

Prerequisites

None. 

Format

This activity is Web-based/Web on Demand.

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Overview

This final follow-up meeting will discuss the future of intentional overdose research in medical toxicology, including strategies for sustainability of patient engagement throughout the research process.

Project Objectives

• Educate medical toxicology researchers and patients on PCOR/CER collaborations for intentional overdoses
• Develop a collaborative partnership of patient experts and stakeholders to engage in intentional overdose focused PCOR/CER
• Create and develop research priorities for PCOR/CER on intentional overdoses

About the Project

Titled "Confronting the Overdose Epidemic by Engaging Patients to Improve Medical Toxicology Research," this project aims to develop a connection between patients and medical toxicology researchers to advance patient-centered outcomes research on intentional overdoses. It consists of 5 separate, live activities. Activities will consist of virtual one-on-one meetings with patients and the project lead; listening and interactive virtual meetings with patient experts, stakeholders and researchers; and virtual training sessions on how to collaborate toward PCOR/CER for intentional overdoses.

• Town Hall Research Training Part 1
• Town Hall Research Training Part 2
• Interactive Session 1
• Interactive Session 2

Attendees can register for each activity separately as meets their needs or interest, or sign up for the 5-activity package.

Registration Rates

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

Registration includes: 

• Access to the live virtual event
• Access to the on-demand recording after the event

Questions?

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

Instructions

Once you have completed your registration:

1. Click the View Button on the activity you want to view.
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.
3. Watch live event. You can use the Zoom link in the Learning Center to leave and enter the webinar during event.

Hardware/Software Requirements

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

Materials

None. 

Prerequisites

None. 

Format

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Overview

2023 ACMT Seminar in Forensic Toxicology Day 2 - Living in a PolyDrug World - Lab and Medical Complexities: Bridging Medicine and Law for a Safer Tomorrow!

Join us for an enlightening one-day virtual event on Polydrug Exposures, where the worlds of medicine and law intersect to shed light on this complex topic!

The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) proudly present a groundbreaking seminar that delves into the medical-legal aspects surrounding polydrug exposures. This exclusive virtual on December 15, 2023 will bring together leading experts, researchers, and professionals to explore the latest advancements and critical insights in this rapidly evolving field.

Lecture Highlights:

During the lecture, the speakers will:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and challenges in forensic toxicology related to polydrug use, including community drug checking, toxicology testing, and drug overdose surveillance.
• Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different toxicology testing methods and their applications in forensic investigations, considering the evolving drug landscape and the need for accurate and reliable results.
• Analyze the impact of limited resources on addressing the upsurge in opioid and polydrug deaths, and propose effective strategies to confront these challenges while prioritizing public health and safety.
• Assess the role of medical examiners and coroners in drug overdose surveillance and information sharing, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection in reports to inform public health interventions and policies.
• Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret complex cases involving multiple drugs, integrating perspectives from forensic toxicologists, medical examiners, and clinical toxicologists to ensure comprehensive understanding and effective collaboration in forensic investigations.

Secure your place now and unlock a wealth of knowledge in this rapidly evolving field. Register today and be part of this game-changing event!

Polydrug Exposures Virtual Event: Bridging Medicine and Law for a Safer Tomorrow!

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Target Audience

The course will be tailored to the interests of physicians and professionals of numerous specialties, including medical toxicology, forensics and laboratory medicine, addiction medicine, and the legal community.

Learner Objectives

After attending the event, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the complexities and challenges of forensic and medical toxicology in cases involving polydrugs.

Preliminary Agenda | December 15, 2023

9:45 - 10:00 AM ET | Opening Remarks

10:00 - 10:30 AM ET
Community Drug Checking in a Polydrug World: Perspective from Field Harm Reduction Specialists 
Karen McDonald, MPPAL, PMP, Lead, Toronto’s Drug Checking Service, Research Program Manager, Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Canada

10:30 - 11:00 AM ET
Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Toxicology Testing 
James Gill, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Farmington, CT

11:00 - 11:30 AM ET
Confronting an Upsurge in Opioid and Poly-Drug Deaths With Limited Resources 
Jennie V. Duval, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Concord, NH

11:30 - 12:00 PM ET
Perspective of Clinical Toxicologist on Polydrug World and Treatment Strategies 
Joseph L. D’Orazio, MD, FAAEM, FACMT, FASAM, FCPP, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Toxicology and Addiction Medicine, Cooper Center for Healing, Camden, NJ

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

12:30 - 1:00 PM ET
NPS - Landscape, Trends, and Current Polydrug Connections 
Alex Krotulski, PhD, Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA

1:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Drug Delivery Homicide - History, Survey of State Laws, and Discussion About Legal Process 
MJ Menendez, JD, Senior Fellow and General Counsel, Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA

1:30 - 2:00 PM ET
Drug Delivery Homicide Case Reports (with Focus on Fentanyl Drug Combinations - Benzodiazepines, Xylazine, etc.) 
Barry Logan, PhD, F-ABFT, Executive Director, Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Sr. VP and Chief Scientist, Forensic Sciences, NMS Labs, Willow Grove, PA

2:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Xylazine - Everything to Know About Fentanyl Adulteration 
Sherri Kacinko, Ph.D., F-ABFT, Forensic Toxicologist , NMS Labs, Horsham, PA

2:30 - 3:00 PM ET | Break - 30 min

3:00 - 3:30 PM ET
Clinical Toxicology Testing - Methodology, Advancements, and Understanding 
Andrew Holt, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist & Fellowship Director, Aegis Sciences Corporation, Nashville, TN

3:30 - 4:00 PM ET
When Clinical Samples and Results Become of Forensic & Legal Interest 
Donna Papsun, MS, D-ABFT-FT, Forensic Toxicologist & Business Scientist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA
Charles McKay, MD, FACMT, Associate Medical Director, CT Poison Control Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Roundtable - Interpretation of Cases Involving Multiple Drugs

Panel
James Gill, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Farmington, CT
Donna Papsun, MS, D-ABFT-FT, Forensic Toxicologist & Business Scientist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA
Paul Wax, MD, FACMT, Executive Director, American College of Medical Toxicology, Phoenix, AZ

Moderator
Alex Krotulski, PhD, Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA

Registration Rates

Registration includes:

• Access to the live virtual event on December 15, 2023
• Access to the on-demand recording for one year after event
• Access to the Speaker slides
• Downloadable Certificate of Attendance

Member Rates

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• Cancellations made 15 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a full refund less a 6% processing fee.
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1. 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 the event survey and downloadable Certificate of Attendance.
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Hardware/Software Requirements

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

Materials

None. 

Prerequisites

None. 

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This event is a live Webinar.

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The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) invite you to register for a two-day virtual educational event featuring some of the top professionals in forensic science and medicine, harm reduction, and the legal and law enforcement fields from across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Expert faculty will review cannabis and alternative cannabinoid impairment, and assess new research on medical legal death investigations involving polydrug exposures including fentanyl, xylazine, benzodiazepines, and more.

Join us for our 2-day virtual seminar broadcast live on December 14-15, 2023. Can't make the live event? No problem! Register now and access later on-demand at your convenience.

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By registering for this 2-day package you will enjoy a savings of $50 off the total cost. 

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December 14, 2023: Cannabis and the Expanding World of Cannabinoids
December 15, 2023: Living in a Poly Drug World - Lab and Medical Complexities

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Target Audience

This virtual seminar is an essential event for professionals in the field, including 

Emergency Physicians
Forensic Toxicologists
Legal Nurse Consultants
Analytical Chemists
Criminalists
Forensic Scientists
Medical Examiners
Medical Review Officers
Attorneys (including attorneys general)
Law Enforcement (Sheriff’s Office, Highway Patrol, Highway Safety, State Troopers and more)

Learning Objectives

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

• Recognize the historical and legislative drivers of cannabis legalization and cannabinoids.
• Evaluate laboratory testing challenges and pharmacological mechanisms of cannabinoids.
• Describe the complexities and challenges of forensic and medical toxicology in cases involving polydrug exposures.

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Registration includes:

• Access to both live virtual events December 14-15, 2023
• Access to the on-demand recordings for one year after event
• Access to Speaker slides
• Access to Certificate of Attendance for both events

Member Rates

Non-Member Rates

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

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If you are a member of one of the following organizations, you may be eligible for a registration discount. Please reach out to us at events@acmt.net for a discount code:

• Society of Forensic Toxicologists, Inc (SOFT)
  
  
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Refunds and Cancellations

• Cancellations made 16 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a full refund less a 6% 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.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023: Cannabis and the Expanding World of Cannabinoids

9:45 - 10:00 AM ET | Opening Remarks

10:00 - 10:30 AM ET
How Did We Get Here? Cannabis Legalization, the Farm Bill, Cannabinoid Analogues, & Chemistry
Glen P. Jackson, PhD, Professor of Forensic & Investigative Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

10:30 - 11:00 AM ET
Challenges with Prosecuting Marijuana DUIs and other Legal Questions Post Legalization
Deena Ryerson, Sr. Assistant Attorney General, DUII Resource Prosecutor, Oregon Department of Justice, Salem, OR

11:00 - 11:30 AM ET
Medical Toxicology Perspective on the Rise in Use and Adverse Events with Cannabinoid Products
Robert G. Hendrickson, MD, FACMT, FACEP, FAACT, Director, Emergency Medicine Toxicology Fellowship; Associate Medical Director, Oregon Poison Center; Professor of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR

11:30 - 12:00 PM ET
Analytical Perspectives and Challenges for Adoption of Cannabinoid Methodology
Ayako Chan-Hosokawa, MS, D-ABFT, Toxicology Team Manager & Forensic Toxicologist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA

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

12:30 - 1:00 PM ET
Acute vs Chronic Cannabinoid Use and Different Routes of Administration
Natalie Desrosiers, PhD, F-ABFT, Forensic Laboratory Team Leader, Services de toxicologie, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Canada

1:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Pharmacological Mechanism Underlying Driving Impairment 
Jan Ramaekers, PhD, Professor of Psychopharmacology and Behavioral Toxicology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands

1:30 - 2:00 PM ET
State-wide Oral Fluid Program and Courtroom Experiences 
Curt E. Harper, Ph.D., F-ABFT, Chief Toxicologist, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL

2:00 - 2:30 PM ET
AFMES Experience with Semi-Synthetic Cannabinoids: Both Analytical & Interpretative 
Erin L. Karschner, Ph.D., F-ABFT, Division of Forensic Toxicology, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, Dover, DE

2:30 - 3:00 PM ET | Break - 30 min

3:00 - 3:30 PM ET
The Value of Different Pieces of Toxicology Data for Testimony 
Bruce Goldberger, PhD, Chief, Division of Forensic Medicine, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

3:30 - 4:00 PM ET
ASB Standards - From Scope of Testing to Testimony 
Marc LeBeau, PhD, F-ABFT, Senior Forensic Scientist in the Scientific Analysis Section, FBI Laboratory, Quantico, VA

4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Roundtable & Case Discussions

Panel
Erin L. Karschner, PhD, F-ABFT, Division of Forensic Toxicology, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, Dover, DE
Ayako Chan-Hosokawa, MS, D-ABFT, Toxicology Team Manager & Forensic Toxicologist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA
Robert G. Hendrickson, MD, FACMT, FACEP, FAACT, Director, Emergency Medicine Toxicology Fellowship; Associate Medical Director, Oregon Poison Center; Professor of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Charles McKay, MD, FACMT, Associate Medical Director, CT Poison Control Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

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

Friday, December 15, 2023: Living in a Poly Drug World - Lab and Medical Complexities

9:45 - 10:00 AM ET | Opening Remarks

10:00 - 10:30 AM ET
Community Drug Checking in a Polydrug World: Perspective from Field Harm Reduction Specialists 
Karen McDonald, MPPAL, PMP, Lead, Toronto’s Drug Checking Service, Research Program Manager, Centre on Drug Policy Evaluation, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Canada

10:30 - 11:00 AM ET
Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Toxicology Testing 
James Gill, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Farmington, CT

11:00 - 11:30 AM ET
Confronting an Upsurge in Opioid and Poly-Drug Deaths With Limited Resources 
Jennie V. Duval, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Concord, NH

11:30 - 12:00 PM ET
Perspective of Clinical Toxicologist on Polydrug World and Treatment Strategies 
Joseph L. D’Orazio, MD, FAAEM, FACMT, FASAM, FCPP, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Toxicology and Addiction Medicine, Cooper Center for Healing, Camden, NJ

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

12:30 - 1:00 PM ET
NPS - Landscape, Trends, and Current Polydrug Connections 
Alex Krotulski, PhD, Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA

1:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Drug Delivery Homicide - History, Survey of State Laws, and Discussion About Legal Process 
MJ Menendez, JD, Senior Fellow and General Counsel, Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA

1:30 - 2:00 PM ET
Drug Delivery Homicide Case Reports (with Focus on Fentanyl Drug Combinations - Benzodiazepines, Xylazine, etc.) 
Barry Logan, PhD, F-ABFT, Executive Director, Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Sr. VP and Chief Scientist, Forensic Sciences, NMS Labs, Willow Grove, PA

2:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Xylazine - Everything to Know About Fentanyl Adulteration 
Sherri Kacinko, Ph.D., F-ABFT, Forensic Toxicologist , NMS Labs, Horsham, PA

2:30 - 3:00 PM ET | Break - 30 min

3:00 - 3:30 PM ET
Clinical Toxicology Testing - Methodology, Advancements, and Understanding 
Andrew Holt, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist & Fellowship Director, Aegis Sciences Corporation, Nashville, TN

3:30 - 4:00 PM ET
When Clinical Samples and Results Become of Forensic & Legal Interest 
Donna Papsun, MS, D-ABFT-FT, Forensic Toxicologist & Business Scientist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA
Charles McKay, MD, FACMT, Associate Medical Director, CT Poison Control Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Roundtable - Interpretation of Cases Involving Multiple Drugs

Panel
James Gill, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Farmington, CT
Donna Papsun, MS, D-ABFT-FT, Forensic Toxicologist & Business Scientist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA
Paul Wax, MD, FACMT, Executive Director, American College of Medical Toxicology, Phoenix, AZ

Moderator
Alex Krotulski, PhD, Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry, The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, Willow Grove, PA

Thursday, December 14: " Cannabis and the Expanding World of Cannabinoids"
Speaker Information 

Ayako Chan-Hosokawa, MS, D-ABFT-FT

Toxicology Team Manager & Forensic Toxicologist

NMS Labs

Ayako (Aya) Chan-Hosokawa is a Forensic Toxicologist and Toxicology Team Manager with NMS Labs in Horsham, PA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Stockton University and her Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Chan-Hosokawa is also certified as a Diplomate through the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) and is a member of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT), the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT), International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADT) and National Safety Council (NSC). She currently serves on the SOFT/AAFS Drugs and Driving Committee, the SOFT Finance Committee, and the AAFS Awards Committee.

Ms. Chan-Hosokawa has testified over 130 times in various jurisdictions (for both prosecution and defense) and routinely provides written expert opinion reports. She also serves as a faculty member for the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) for their annual training of prosecutors and investigators and was involved in the 2021 updates to the National Safety Council’s Alcohol, Drugs, & Impairment Division’s recommendations for drug testing in DUID cases. Her recent publications include Emergence of Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol and 11-Year Study of Fentanyl in Driving under the Influence of Drugs Casework.

Natalie Desrosiers, PhD, F-ABFT

Forensic Laboratory Team Leader

Services de toxicologie, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Bruce Goldberger, PhD

Chief, Division of Forensic Medicine

Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida

Dr. Bruce Goldberger is a Professor in the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine in the College of Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Goldberger is the Co-Investigator of the National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS), a consultant for the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a member of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Evolving and Emerging Threats Committee. Dr. Goldberger is the President of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Analytical Toxicology, the official journal of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists and The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. Dr. Goldberger is prolific in research and publication in the areas of clinical, medical, and forensic toxicology, as well as in the medicolegal investigation of death including the certification of the cause and manner of death.

Curt E. Harper, Ph.D., F-ABFT

Chief Toxicologist

Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences

Dr. Curt E. Harper has over 15 years of experience as a Forensic Toxicologist. He was appointed Chief Toxicologist for the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) in 2012. As Chief Toxicologist, he oversees technical operations, method development and validation, and the quality assurance/quality control program, manages productivity, serves as training coordinator, and develops and maintains standard operating procedures. Dr. Harper has a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology and a Master’s of Science in Forensic Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He holds board certification as a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (F- ABFT) and serves as Chair of the Oral Fluid Committee and former Chair of the SOFT/AAFS Drugs and Driving. In addition, he acts as a President for the International Association for Chemical Testing (IACT) and member of the National Safety Council’s Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division (NSC-ADID). Dr. Harper serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the Department of Justice Sciences, adjunct professor at Oklahoma State University within the School of Forensic Sciences, and faculty for the Borkenstein Alcohol Course at Indiana University. His interests include oral fluid drug testing, DUI/D testing and interpretation, and drug facilitated crimes. ADFS is the first state crime laboratory to implement a comprehensive DUI/D oral fluid drug testing program in the United States. As an Alabama Peace Officer, Dr. Harper has been certified as a Drug Recognition Expert since 2015 and acts as a member of the Alabama Impaired Driving Prevention Council. Prior to his appointment as Chief Toxicologist at ADFS, he served as Toxicology Supervisor in Richmond for the Virginia Department of Forensic Science for two years. Dr. Harper has testified on the effects of alcohol and other drugs in over 225 criminal or civil cases during his tenure in Alabama and Virginia.

Rob Hendrickson, MD

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.

Glenn P. Jackson, PhD, FRSC, FAAFS

Professor of Forensic and Investigative Science

West Virginia University

Dr. Jackson is the Ming Hsieh Distinguished Professor of Forensic and Investigative Science at West Virginia University, where he also holds a joint appointment in the C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry. Dr. Jackson earned a BS degree in the UK and MS and PhD degrees in the US, all in analytical chemistry. He is a fellow of the Royal society of Chemistry and of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. 

Dr. Jackson’s research is broadly defined as forensic and biological applications of mass spectrometry. Recent forensic applications include the mass spectral interpretation and identification of seized drugs, a model to understand the evaporation/weathering of ignitable liquids in fire debris, and the chemical analysis of human hair. His group's research has appeared in more than 90 publications, more than 160 conference and university presentations and three issued patents. As a PI or Co-PI at OHIO and WVU, he has helped secure more than $5M in state and federal funding.

Since 2016, Dr. Jackson has served as the Co-Founder and Co Editor-In-Chief of the Elsevier Journal, Forensic Chemistry. He recently served a three-year term on the NIST OSAC subcommittee on Seized Drugs, and he has taught numerous workshops to practicing forensic professionals. He is an active forensic chemistry consultant and has worked on more than three dozen legal cases. His work has appeared on Nancy Grace Live, Forensic Files II, Sundance TV, a WRAL “What Remains” podcast, and Law and Order SVU.

More information on the Jackson group can be found on his website (https://glenjackson.faculty.wvu.edu/).

Marc A. LeBeau, PhD F-ABFT

Senior Forensic Scientist in the Scientific Analysis Section

FBI Laboratory

Marc A. LeBeau, PhD, is a Senior Forensic Scientist of the Scientific Analysis Section at the FBI Laboratory. He has worked as a Forensic Chemist and Toxicologist for the FBI since 1994 and has testified in federal, state, and county courts throughout the United States. Separately, he is President of LeBeau Forensic Toxicology Consulting, LLC. Dr. LeBeau holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Criminal Justice from Central Missouri State University (1988) and a Master of Science degree in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven (1990). He was employed in the St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office (1990-1994), before beginning his career with the FBI. In 2005, he received his Doctorate in Toxicology from the University of Maryland–Baltimore. 

As a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, Dr. LeBeau is active in numerous scientific organizations. He serves as the immediate Past-President of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). Additionally, Dr. LeBeau is a member and Past-President of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT). Dr. LeBeau has spent much of his career advancing forensic sciences. He has served as a Commissioner on the National Commission on Forensic Science, the chairman of the Scientific Working Group on the Forensic Analysis of Chemical Terrorism (SWGFACT), and co-chair to the Scientific Working Group on the Forensic Analysis on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Terrorism (SWGCBRN). He was also a co-chair of the Scientific Working Group for Forensic Toxicology (SWGTOX). He was the first Chair for the Forensic Toxicology Subcommittee of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC). Currently he is the Chair of the OSAC’s Chemistry SAC for Seized Drugs and Toxicology. He also is the Chair of the AAFS Standards Board’s Toxicology Consensus Body. 

In 2004 and 2020, Dr. LeBeau won the FBI Director’s Award for Outstanding Scientific Advancement, the 2008 End Violence Against Women (EVAW) International Visionary Award, and the 2015 Alexander O. Gettler Award, as well as the 2023 Rolla Harger Award from the Toxicology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences in 2015.

Erin L. Karschner, PhD, F-ABFT

Forensic Toxicologist

Division of Forensic Toxicology, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System

Dr. Erin L. Karschner is a board-certified Forensic Toxicologist at the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) Division of Forensic Toxicology (DFT). The DFT supports the AFMES as the only federal medical examiner’s office in the U.S. and performs all investigative drug testing for the U.S. military and its installations worldwide. As part of her duties, she serves as a laboratory certifying official, expert witness, and subject matter expert. Dr. Karschner is an advisor on technical issues related to research initiatives, analytical challenges, and program development. She monitors emerging drug threats and assists in the implementation of effective analytical countermeasures. 

Dr. Karschner received her Ph.D. in Toxicology with a concentration in Forensic and Analytical Toxicology from the University of Maryland-Baltimore. She performed her doctoral and post-doctoral research at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). During her time at NIDA, Dr. Karschner conducted a clinical research study with cannabinoid pharmaceuticals and studied cannabinoid disposition in chronic cannabis smokers. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship at NIDA, she worked as a Research Scientist for a private laboratory where she developed and validated analytical methods for pain management medications, illicit drugs, and emerging designer drugs. 

Dr. Karschner has 22 peer-reviewed publications and has presented her research at national and international venues. She is a member of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT), the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), and the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT). Her research was recognized by the SOFT Educational Research Award in 2009, the AAFS Toxicology Section June K. Jones Award in 2010, the AAFS Toxicology Section Irving Sunshine Award in 2018, and the TIAFT Best Bulletin Paper Award in 2021. Dr. Karschner currently serves on the SOFT/AAFS Drugs and Driving Committee and is the Cannabis Section Chair for the National Safety Council’s Alcohol, Drugs, and Impairment Division.

Charles McKay, MD, FACMT

Associate Medical Director

CT Poison Control Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Dr. McKay was trained in Anatomic and Surgical Pathology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology and was a Medical Director of Occupational Health and Medical Review Officer for a hospital system during more than 30 years of clinical practice, during which he provided toxicology consultation at 3 hospitals, directed a medical toxicology fellowship training program, and provided medical oversight of a regional poison control center. He provides medical legal consultation across the country on toxicology-related issues, and has testified in nearly 100 cases, many related to questions of alcohol- and -drug-induced impairment.

Jan Ramaekers, PhD

Professor of Psychopharmacology and Behavioral Toxicology

Maastricht University

I work as a professor in psychopharmacology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. My research combines methods from psychopharmacology, forensic toxicology and cognitive neuroscience to determine drug induced changes in human performance. In my work, I focus on the impact of different substances of (ab)use, including cannabis, stimulants, opioids, novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and psychedelics on neuronal networks and human cognition. This work bears relevance in the context of drug development and therapeutics and in legal settings when evaluating the impact of drug exposure on human function.

Friday, December 15: " Living in a Polydrug World - Lab and Medical Complexities"
Speaker Information 

Joseph L. D’Orazio, MD, FAAEM, FACMT, FASAM, FCPP

Toxicology Consultant

Division of Toxicology and Addiction Medicine, Cooper Center for Healing

Dr. Joseph D'Orazio is board certified in Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Addiction Medicine. He practices Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine for the Cooper Center for Healing at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ. Dr. D’Orazio cares for patients who are admitted to Cooper University Hospital through the addiction medicine and toxicology inpatient consultative service and through the Cooper Center for Healing outpatient offices. Dr. D’Orazio is a medical toxicologist for the Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and is regarded as a regional expert in substance use and substance use disorder treatment in the Philadelphia area.

Jennie V. Duval, MD

Chief Medical Examiner

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Jennie Duval was appointed Chief Medical Examiner for the State of New Hampshire on October 1, 2017 after serving as the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for over 15 years. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire and her medical degree from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. She completed pathology residency training at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and forensic pathology fellowship training at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Boston. She teaches pathology and forensic pathology to medical students, physician assistant students and pathology residents at various institutions in New Hampshire. In addition, she has published several journal articles, presented numerous scientific papers at national professional society meetings and lectures frequently on various topics in forensic pathology including drug related deaths. During her career she has performed over 6,600 autopsies including over 1,700 drug related deaths.

James Gill, MD

Chief Medical Examiner

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

James R. Gill MD is the Chief Medical Examiner of Connecticut, past Chair of the Forensic Pathology Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and a past President of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).  He has faculty medical appointments at Yale, University of Connecticut, and Quinnipiac University.  He did his pathology training at Yale and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and his forensic pathology fellowship at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner.  Prior to Connecticut, he was the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for Bronx County.  He has testified over 450 times in criminal and civil matters in State and Federal courts and has published over 100 scientific articles and book chapters, and two books on a variety of forensic pathology topics.  He has particular interests in public health including drug intoxication deaths, infectious disease, fatal complications of therapy, and proper death certification.

Andrew Holt, PharmD

Clinical Pharmacist & Fellowship Director

Aegis Sciences Corporation

Dr. Andrew Holt received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and is licensed to practice in multiple states. Prior to joining Aegis, Dr. Holt worked for the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy as Executive Director and was Director of Tennessee’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. He holds additional certifications in medical affairs, pharmacogenomics, and drugs in sport. Dr. Holt is an assistant professor for the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, serves as a preceptor for six colleges of pharmacy and is a co-Director of the post-doctoral Fellowship Program, a collaboration with Belmont College of Pharmacy. One of his primary interests is the surveillance and detection of novel psychoactive substances and their role in overdoses.

Sherri Kacinko, PhD, F-ABFT

Forensic Toxicologist

NMS Labs

Dr. Sherri Kacinko is a senior toxicologist at NMS Labs in Horsham, PA. She earned her Ph.D. in toxicology from the University of Maryland – Baltimore. She is also adjunct faculty in the chemistry and forensic science departments at Arcadia University and serves as an Instructor at the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education.  In her teaching roles, Dr. Kacinko lectures in pharmacology, postmortem toxicology, and human performance toxicology courses. 

Dr. Kacinko is a fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) and is a member of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists, the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists, and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. She was presented with the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Toxicology Section Irving Sunshine Award in recognition of early career research and served as the program chair, secretary and chair of the AAFS toxicology section.

Current research interests include the identification and quantification of novel psychoactive substances and esoteric drugs including synthetic cannabinoids, stimulants, hallucinogens, opioids and benzodiazepines in biological fluids and their toxicological impact. Dr. Kacinko also uses data analytics to monitoring drug use trends on a local and national level.

Alex Krotulski, PhD

Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry

The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education

Dr. Alex Krotulski serves as an Associate Director at CFSRE working in the areas of forensic toxicology and forensic chemistry and is the Program Manager for NPS Discovery. Dr. Krotulski holds faculty appointment and serves as the Assistance Program Director for the Thomas Jefferson University Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology (MSFT) program and was recently appointed as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Analytical Toxicology. Dr. Krotulski received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Analytical Chemistry from Temple University in 2019 following receipt of his Master of Science degree in Forensic Science from Arcadia University in 2015 and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Loyola University New Orleans in 2013.

Karen McDonald, MPPAL, PMP

Lead

Toronto’s Drug Checking Service

 Karen has over fifteen years of public sector experience, where she has informed public policy and contributed to health systems change. She has spent the past five years leading the design and implementation of Toronto’s Drug Checking Service, and is now responsible for the program’s continuation and expansion across Ontario. Karen has received international recognition as a leader in drug checking service provision and unregulated drug market surveillance and education.

Charles McKay, MD, FACMT

Associate Medical Director

CT Poison Control Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Dr. McKay was trained in Anatomic and Surgical Pathology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology and was a Medical Director of Occupational Health and Medical Review Officer for a hospital system during more than 30 years of clinical practice, during which he provided toxicology consultation at 3 hospitals, directed a medical toxicology fellowship training program, and provided medical oversight of a regional poison control center. He provides medical legal consultation across the country on toxicology-related issues, and has testified in nearly 100 cases, many related to questions of alcohol- and -drug-induced impairment.

MJ Menendez, JD

Senior Fellow and General Counsel

Center for Forensic Science Research and Education

M.J. Menendez, J.D. is Senior Fellow and General Counsel for the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.  M.J. served on detail as the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Heroin, Opioid and Fentanyl Special Projects Coordinator from 2015 to 2019.  M.J. served 13 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Colorado, 10 years as a state prosecutor in Jefferson County, Colorado, and 3 years as a state court judge in Jefferson County, Colorado.  M.J. is passionate about achieving well-resourced excellence in medicolegal death investigations, and she proudly works with the National Association of Medical Examiners as Chair of Strategic Planning and Chair of the Forensic Pathology Shortage / Workforce Remediation Subcommittee.

Donna Papsun, MS, D-ABFT-FT

Forensic Toxicologist & Business Scientist

MS Labs

Donna Papsun is a forensic toxicologist and business scientist with NMS Labs in Horsham, PA. She has dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Forensic & Investigative Science and a Master of Science degree in Pharmacology. She is also certified as a Diplomate in Forensic Toxicology through the American Board of Forensic Toxicology and is a member of both the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT) and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). 

Ms. Papsun has been with NMS Labs since 2008, first as a bench analyst before promotion to toxicologist in 2012. Ms. Papsun’s main area of interest is novel psychoactive substances or NPS. As one of the two leaders of NMS’s NPS strategy team, she continuously works to help maintain NMS’s leadership in identifying the newest trends in the changing landscape of the designer drug market and developing tests for their detection in forensic toxicology casework. Ms. Papsun also serves in a secondary role as a business scientist, working to align the technical and scientific expertise of NMS Labs with commercial efforts.

Paul M. Wax, MD, FACMT

Executive Director

American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT)

Dr. Wax is the Executive Director of the American College of Medical Toxicology. He received his B.A from Dartmouth College, his M.D. from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, his Emergency Medicine training at the UCLA Hospitals, and his Medical Toxicology training at Bellevue Medicine Center / New York University. He is Board-certified in both Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine, and is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology.

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Overview

2023 ACMT Seminar in Forensic Toxicology Day 1 - Cannabis and the Expanding World of Cannabinoids: Expanding Knowledge & Shaping Practice!

The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) are proud to present an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the medical-legal aspects surrounding cannabis and alternative cannabinoids. This 1-day virtual event on December 14, 2023 will bring together leading experts, researchers, and professionals from the field to explore the latest advancements and critical insights.

Lecture Highlights:

During the lecture, speakers will:

• Describe the historical milestones and legislative changes that have shaped the current landscape of cannabis legalization and the expanding world of cannabinoids.
• Analyze the impact of cannabis legalization in California, including the challenges, benefits, and lessons learned from the implementation of cannabis regulations in the state.
• Evaluate the medical toxicology perspective on the rise in cannabis use and associated adverse events, understanding the potential health risks and factors contributing to this increase in incidents.
• Assess the analytical challenges and adoption of new technologies in laboratory testing of cannabinoids, and recognize the importance of accurate and reliable results in ensuring public safety.
• Differentiate between acute and chronic cannabis use, as well as various routes of administration, and comprehend the pharmacological mechanisms underlying driving impairment caused by cannabinoids.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with renowned experts in the field, network with like-minded professionals, and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of cannabis and alternative cannabinoids.

Register now so you don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to hear from experts and unlock a wealth of knowledge in this fast-growing area of medicine and law!

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Target Audience

The course will be tailored to the interests of physicians and professionals of numerous specialties, including medical toxicology, forensics and laboratory medicine, addiction medicine, and the legal community.

Learner Objectives

After attending the event, participants should be able to:

1. Recognize the historical and legislative drivers of cannabis legalization and cannabinoids.
2. Evaluate laboratory testing challenges and pharmacological mechanisms of cannabinoids.

Agenda | December 14, 2023

9:45 - 10:00 AM ET | Opening Remarks

10:00 - 10:30 AM ET
How Did We Get Here? Cannabis Legalization, the Farm Bill, Cannabinoid Analogues, & Chemistry
Glen P. Jackson, PhD, Professor of Forensic & Investigative Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

10:30 - 11:00 AM ET
Challenges with Prosecuting Marijuana DUIs and other Legal Questions Post Legalization
Deena Ryerson, Sr. Assistant Attorney General, DUII Resource Prosecutor, Oregon Department of Justice, Salem, OR

11:00 - 11:30 AM ET
Medical Toxicology Perspective on the Rise in Use and Adverse Events with Cannabinoid Products
Robert G. Hendrickson, MD, FACMT, FACEP, FAACT, Director, Emergency Medicine Toxicology Fellowship; Associate Medical Director, Oregon Poison Center; Professor of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR

11:30 - 12:00 PM ET
Analytical Perspectives and Challenges for Adoption of Cannabinoid Methodology
Ayako Chan-Hosokawa, MS, D-ABFT, Toxicology Team Manager & Forensic Toxicologist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA

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

12:30 - 1:00 PM ET
Acute vs Chronic Cannabinoid Use and Different Routes of Administration
Natalie Desrosiers, PhD, F-ABFT, Forensic Laboratory Team Leader, Services de toxicologie, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Canada

1:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Pharmacological Mechanism Underlying Driving Impairment 
Jan Ramaekers, PhD, Professor of Psychopharmacology and Behavioral Toxicology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands

1:30 - 2:00 PM ET
State-wide Oral Fluid Program and Courtroom Experiences 
Curt E. Harper, Ph.D., F-ABFT, Chief Toxicologist, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Hoover, AL

2:00 - 2:30 PM ET
AFMES Experience with Semi-Synthetic Cannabinoids: Both Analytical & Interpretative 
Erin L. Karschner, PhD, F-ABFT, Division of Forensic Toxicology, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, Dover, DE

2:30 - 3:00 PM ET | Break - 30 min

3:00 - 3:30 PM ET
The Value of Different Pieces of Toxicology Data for Testimony 
Bruce Goldberger, PhD, Chief, Division of Forensic Medicine, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

3:30 - 4:00 PM ET
ASB Standards - From Scope of Testing to Testimony 
Marc LeBeau, PhD, F-ABFT, Senior Forensic Scientist in the Scientific Analysis Section, FBI Laboratory, Quantico, VA

4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Roundtable & Case Discussions

Panel
Erin L. Karschner, PhD, F-ABFT, Division of Forensic Toxicology, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, Dover, DE
Ayako Chan-Hosokawa, MS, D-ABFT, Toxicology Team Manager & Forensic Toxicologist, NMS Labs, Horsham, PA
Robert G. Hendrickson, MD, FACMT, FACEP, FAACT, Director, Emergency Medicine Toxicology Fellowship; Associate Medical Director, Oregon Poison Center; Professor of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Charles McKay, MD, FACMT, Associate Medical Director, CT Poison Control Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

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

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Once you have completed your registration:

1. 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 the event survey and downloadable Certificate of Attendance.
2. Watch live event. You can use the Zoom link in the Learning Center to leave and enter the webinar during event.
3. Complete the Survey. If you are completing CE or would like your Certificate of Attendance, completion of this survey is required.
4. 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

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Materials

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Prerequisites

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Format

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Pediatric Cases

Presenter: William Banner. Medical Director, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, Edmond, OK

Learning Objectives

• Coming 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.