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April 12-14, 2024
2024 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting
April 12-14, 2024
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DCThe 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.
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.
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!
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
Tracks 1:00-1:30 PM ET - Concurrent Sessions
Pick one to attend live, watch the others on-demand after (if available)Availability Environmental & Occupational
MedicineHarmful Algal Blooms (HABs): What Poison Centers and Medical Toxicologists Should Know
Brett E. Johnson, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Mindy Richlen, PhD, Research Specialist, Biology, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA
Michael J. Twiner, MD, PhD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Moderator: Jeffrey Lai, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, UMass Memorial, Worcester, MALive
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On-DemandAddiction
MedicineMedication for Opioid Use Disorder Trajectory Phenotypes: Development of a Risk Stratification and Prediction Framework Using Urine Toxicology and EHR Data
Albert Burgess-Hull, PhD, Head Data Scientist, MATClinics, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MDLive
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On-DemandDiversity, Equity
& InclusionThe Toxic Past and Present of Redlining and Racial Segregation
Sean D. McCann, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL
Moderator: Noah Berland, MD, MS, Fellow, Rutgers NJMS, Newark, NJLive
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On-DemandResearch Researchers, Do You Even R? Getting Started with Managing and Visualizing Toxicology Data in R
Hannah Spungen, MD, MPH, Toxicology Fellow, Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZLive
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On-Demand1:30 - 1:40 PM ET - Break / Transition Time
Tracks 1:40-2:10 PM ET - Concurrent Sessions
Pick one to attend live, watch the others on-demand after (if available)Availability Environmental & Occupational
MedicineMad About Manganese: Medical Toxicologists and Water Quality Standards
Richard Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACMT, FACEP, FAAEM, Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine Philadelphia, PALive
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On-DemandAddiction
MedicineThe Public Health Impact of Over-The-Counter Naloxone & Nalfamene
Michael Toce, MD, MS, FACMT, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School/Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MALive
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On-DemandDiversity, Equity
& InclusionThe Good, Bad and Ugly: Drug Testing in Liver Transplant Evaluations
JoAn Laes, MD, FACMT, FASAM, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN
Soumya L. Pandalai, MD, FACP, FASAM, Internist, Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Robert C. Pueringer, MD, Medical Toxicologist and Addiction Medicine Specialist, Essentia Health, Duluth, MN
Stephanie T. Weiss, MD, PhD, Staff Research Physician, Translational Addiction Medicine Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MDLive
ONLYResearch Translational Approach to Biomarker and Therapeutic Development in Environmental Toxicology
David Jang, MD, MSc, FACMT, Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PALive
ONLY2:10 - 2:20 PM ET - Break / Transition Time
Tracks 2:20-2:50 PM ET - Concurrent Sessions
Pick one to attend live, watch the others on-demand after (if available)Availability Environmental & Occupational
MedicineTesting and Counseling on Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) exposure in the Medical Toxicology Clinic
Nicholas Erick Nacca, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
John Downs, MD, MPH, Associate Professor and Associate Program Director, Occupational & Environmental Medicine Residency, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD
Moderator: Michael Holland, MD, FACMT, FAACT, FEACCT, FACOEM, FACEP, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NYLive
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On-DemandAddiction
MedicinePsilocybin and the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder
Frederick Streeter Barrett, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, Johns Hopkins University; Center Director, Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, Baltimore, MDLive
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On-DemandDiversity, Equity
& InclusionToxicology Practice and Gender and Sexual Minorities
Sarah Weiss, MD, MBS, Director of Medical Toxicology, Reading Hospital, Tower Health, Sinking Spring, PALive
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On-DemandResearch Translational Research from Laboratory Bench to Clinical Practice: Digoxin Poisoning
Betty Shuk Han Chan, MBBS, PhD A/Prof, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, AustraliaLive
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On-Demand2:50 - 3:00 PM ET - Break / Transition Time
Tracks 3:00-3:30 PM ET - Concurrent Sessions
Pick one to attend live, watch the others on-demand after (if available)Availability
Environmental & Occupational
MedicineDo You Really Know IARC? Why IARC Determinations Aren’t Clear Cut, and When They Result in Controversy
John Downs, MD, MPH, Associate Professor and Associate Program Director, Occupational & Environmental Medicine Residency, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD
Kevin F. Maskell, Jr., MD, Assistant Professor of Military and Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TXLive
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On-DemandAnnual Review of Medical Toxicology Publications - Articles You May Have Missed from 2023-2024
Dan McCabe, MD, Director of the Division of Medical Toxicology & Associate Medical Director, University of Iowa & Iowa Poison Control Center, Iowa City, IALive
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On-Demand
Diversity, Equity
& InclusionTrauma-Informed Care for the Medical Toxicologist
Vinodinee L. Dissanayake, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Antonia Nemanich, MD, Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Jenna Nikolaides, MD, MA, FACEP, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Trevonne Thompson, MD, FACEP, FACMT, Associate Dean of Admissions, University of Illinois College of Medicine at University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, ILLive
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ResearchAnatomy of Authorship
Mark Mycyk, MD, Editor in Chief; Research Chair, Journal of Med Tox; Cook County Health, Chicago, ILLive
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On-Demand
3:30 - 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
ASAM Panel | TBA
Developed in Collaboration with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
2:00 - 3:30 PM - MedTox Case Panel: Case-Based Conundrums
3:30 - 5:00 PM - MedTox 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 - 10:00 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).
10:00 - 11:00 AM
AACT Panel | TBA
Developed in Collaboration with the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT).
11:00 - 12:00 PM - Poster Session 3
11:10 - 11:50 AM - Moderated Poster Forum 3
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 - 1:30 PM
Late Breaking Topic TBA
Noah Berland, MD, MS
Assistant Division Director Medical Toxicology
Kings County Hospital
Dr. Noah Berland is an emergency physician and assistant division director of medical toxicology at NYC H+H Kings County Hospital Center. Prior to studying Medicine Dr. Berland obtained a Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering. Dr. Berland obtained his MD from NYU School of Medicine and completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at SUNY Downstate - Kings County Hospital. Dr. Berland went on to complete his Medical Toxicology Fellowship and Rutgers NJMS in Newark NJ.
Richard Hamilton, MD, MBA, FACMT, FACEP, FAAEM
Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine
Dr. Hamilton is Professor and Chair, Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine. He is the Chief Academic Officer, DIO, and Regional Associate Dean for the Crozer Keystone Campus and EM System Chair of the Crozer Keystone Health System. Dr. Hamilton's research interests include PFAS and Manganese drinking water standards. He has received awards for his teaching and research and is a widely published author of manuscripts, textbooks, and book chapters, and patents.
Michael G. Holland, MD, FEAPCCT, FAACT, FACOEM, FACMT, FACEP
Director of Occupational Medicine
Saratoga Hospital
Dr. Holland is the Director of Occupational Medicine for the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, and is the Saratoga Hospital Employee Health Medical Director, where he oversees the health and safety of over 3100 employees and staff. He also serves as Employee Health Medical Director at Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, NY, covering 2500 employees.
Dr. Holland is Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY where he is on the faculty of the Medical Toxicology Fellowship Training Program and is a Consulting Medical Toxicologist at the Upstate New York Poison Center and at the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office-both in Syracuse, NY.
He is also Principal Medical Toxicologist at the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health (CTEH) in Little Rock, AR.
Emily Kiernan, DO
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology
Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Kiernan is an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician who recently completed a medical toxicology fellowship at Emory University/CDC. She has served as the fellow co-chair for the AACT Radiation Special Interest Section group as well as a chair in the ACMT Fellow-in-training association.
JoAn Laes, MD, DFASAM, FACMT
Addiction Staff Physician
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina Health
JoAn Laes, MD, DFASAM, FACMT is an addiction medicine physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focusing on inpatient addiction medicine and toxicology consultation as well as experience in outpatient treatment of opioid and other substance use disorders. She is also a core medical toxicology faculty for the Minnesota Poison Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and medical director for Missions Inc. Detox facility in Plymouth, Minnesota. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Addiction Medicine. She completed internal medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Center and medical toxicology fellowship at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Jeffrey Lai, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
UMass Memorial
Jeffrey Lai, MD, is an emergency physician and medical toxicologist at UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Health. He is the medical toxicology fellowship director and the clerkship director for the Introduction to Medical Toxicology elective at UMass Chan Medical School. His academic interests include medical education, the application of novel technologies to the treatment of substance use disorder, and the surveillance of impairing substances in patients with severe traumatic injuries.
Dan McCabe, MD
Director of the Division of Medical Toxicology & Associate Medical Director
University of Iowa & Iowa Poison Control Center
Dr. Dan McCabe is a medical toxicologist and emergency medicine physician at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Iowa, the Director of the Division of Medical Toxicology at the University of Iowa, and the Associate Medical Director for the Iowa Poison Control Center. Dr. McCabe received his medical degree from the University of Iowa. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at Cook County Hospital and a fellowship in medical toxicology at the Regions Hospital/Minnesota Poison Control System. Dr. McCabe has a broad range of interests including improvement of care for the poisoned patient, toxicology, addiction medicine, resource utilization, and public health.
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.
Mark Mycyk, MD, FACMT
Chair of Research
Cook County Health
Dr. Mycyk currently serves as the Chair of Research for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Cook County Health. He is a board member of several biomedical journals, including service as Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Medical Toxicology and Associate Editor of Academic Emergency Medicine. Dr. Mycyk received an AB in English and American Literature and Language from Harvard College and an MD from University of Illinois. He completed his Residency in Emergency Medicine at Boston City Hospital/Boston Medical Center and his fellowship at Toxikon Consortium.
Nicholas Nacca, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Toxicology, Associate Fellowship Director of Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nacca was born Rochester NY. He completed his undergraduate work at University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. He completed medical school, Emergency Medicine residency training, and Medical Toxicology fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University and the Upstate Poison Control Center. He currently works as an Emergency Physician and Medical Toxicologist at University of Rochester Medical Center where he serves as the Director of Medical Toxicology. The Medical Toxicology consult service at URMC provides 24/7 call coverage for Strong Memorial Hospital and affiliates, fielding both inpatient and outpatient consultations for management of both intentional and unintentional ingestions, overdoses, and environmental exposures. Dr. Nacca’s focus is on Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine education, with interest in novel psychoactive substances and adulterated drugs of abuse.
Anthony Pizon, MD, FACMT
Chief of Medical Toxicology Division, Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Pizon received his medical degree from the University of Toledo School of Medicine in 2001. He then completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2004 and his Medical Toxicology Fellowship at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona in 2006. Dr. Pizon is currently a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Medical Toxicology at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. He serves as Chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology and Director of the Medical Toxicology Fellowship at UPMC. He is also Assistant Medical Director of both the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Poison Centers. Yet, most importantly, he is blessed with amazing wife, Caryn, and four wonderful children (Benjamin, Elizabeth, Gabriela, and Seraphina).
Hannah Spungen, MD, MPH
Toxicology Fellow
Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix
Dr. Spungen is a second year Medical Toxicology fellow at Banner—University Medical Center Phoenix. She completed her Emergency Medicine residency at UCLA Ronald Reagan/Olive View. Her research interests include bias and spin in scientific communication, vasopressor dosing in cardiodepressant drug toxicity, and using R to explore large toxicologic data sets.
Trevonne Thompson, MD
Professor of Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
University of Illinois College of Medicine/Toxikon Consortium
Dr. Trevonne M. Thompson is an attending emergency physician and medical toxicologist at UI Health and a tenured professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM). He obtained his undergraduate degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. After graduating with a degree in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Spanish, he attended medical school at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. He served his emergency medicine residency at Cook County Hospital (now Stroger Hospital of Cook County). After serving as Chief Resident in Emergency Medicine, he completed a Medical Toxicology fellowship at the Toxikon Consortium in Chicago. Dr. Thompson is the head of the Division of Medical Toxicology within the Department of Emergency Medicine at UICOM. He leads the medical toxicology consultation service and clinic at UI Health. He is a consultant to the Illinois Poison Center and is an associate program director for the Toxikon Consortium Medical Toxicology Fellowship.
Dr. Thompson is the Associate Dean for Admissions for the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is a past chair of the Emergency Medicine Section of the National Medical Association.
Michael Toce, MD, MS
Instructor of Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Dr. Michael Toce completed his undergraduate studies at Carleton College where he received a B.A. in biology and biochemistry. He received a M.S. in bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his pediatrics residency at the Boston Combined Residency Program before completing a Medical Toxicology Fellowship and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital. He is currently an attending in the Boston Children's Hospital Emergency Department and works as a Medical Toxicologist at the MA/RI Poison Control Center.
Stephanie Weiss, MD, PhD
Staff Clinician, Translational Addiction Medicine Branch
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Dr. Stephanie Weiss is the Staff Research Physician serving the Translational Addiction Medicine Branch of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Intramural Research Program. After earning a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry, Dr. Weiss received her medical degree in 2011. She is board certified in emergency medicine, addiction medicine, and medical toxicology and was selected to participate in the Boston University Research in Addiction Medicine Scholars Program prior to joining NIDA. Dr. Weiss is responsible for providing optimal, safe, and ethical care to study participants and clinical support toward the TAMB mission conducting inpatient and outpatient proof-of-concept human laboratory studies. Her research interests include novel psychoactive substances, medication misuse, and improving interpretation of urine drug testing.
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
ACMT Member Rates Early-Bird Expires: Feb 20, 2024
Regular Rate Begins: Feb 21, 2024
Member Tier I: Full, Affiliate, International, Emeritus$650 $750
Member Tier II: Fellows$450 $550
Member Tier III: Residents, International - Developing Country
$350$450
Member IV: Medical Students
$250$350 Non-Member Rates Early-Bird Expires: Feb 20, 2024
Regular Rate Begins: Feb 21, 2024
Non-member Tier I: Physicians, Pharmacists, Lawyers, "Other"
$950$1,050
Non-member Tier II: Fellows, SPIs, Nurses, etc.
$650$750
Non-member Tier III: Educators & Emergency Responders
$550$650
Non-member IV: Residents & Students
$450$550 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)
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 (family emergency, for example) 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 21.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
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
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!
Exclusive hotel rate expires: March 18, 2024
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04/11/2024 at 9:45 AM (EDT)
April 11, 2024
2024 ACMT Symposium | Substance Use Disorder in Adolescents and Young Adults: Unique Challenges
April 11, 2024
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DCJoin 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 8 the 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, psychological motivational differences, medication recommendations and therapeutic interventions, and trauma-informed care of this patient population. The 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 psychological 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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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
Leslie R. Dye, MD, FACMT, FASAM, FACCT, Clinical Professor, Emergency Medicine, Assistant Medical Director, Wright State University/Boonshoft School of Medicine, OneFifteen, Dayton, OH
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, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine; President, Institute for Behavior and Health, 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, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine; President, Institute for Behavior and Health, 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
ACMT Member Rates Early-Bird Expires: Feb 20, 2024
Regular Rate Begins: Feb 21, 2024
Member Tier I: Full, Affiliate, International, Emeritus$250 $300
Member Tier II: Fellows$200 $250
Member Tier III: Residents, International - Developing Country
$125$175
Member IV: Medical Students
$100$150 Non-Member Rates Early-Bird Expires: Feb 20, 2024
Regular Rate Begins: Feb 21, 2024
Non-member Tier I: Physicians, Pharmacists, Lawyers, "Other"
$350$400
Non-member Tier II: Fellows, SPIs, Nurses, etc.
$250$300
Non-member Tier III: Educators & Emergency Responders
$175$225
Non-member IV: Residents & Students
$150$200 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)
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 (family emergency, for example) 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.
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
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!
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.
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Register
- Early bird pricing available!
- Non-member - Tier I - $350
- Non-member - Tier II - $250
- Non-member - Tier III - $175
- Non-member - Tier IV - $150
- Member - Tier I - $250
- Member - Tier II - $200
- Member - Tier III - $125
- Member - Tier IV - $100
- Regular Price after 02/20/2024 11:59 PM
- Non-member - Tier I - $400
- Non-member - Tier II - $300
- Non-member - Tier III - $225
- Non-member - Tier IV - $200
- Member - Tier I - $300
- Member - Tier II - $250
- Member - Tier III - $175
- Member - Tier IV - $150
- More Information
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04/10/2024 at 11:45 AM (EDT)
April 10, 2024
2024 AACT Symposium | Antidote Shortages: Impact & Response
April 10, 2024
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DCJoin 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: AACTAgenda 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.
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!
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
ACMT Member Rates Early-Bird Expires: Feb 20, 2024
Regular Rate Begins: Feb 21, 2024
Member Tier I: Full, Affiliate, International, Emeritus$175 $225
Member Tier II: Fellows$125 $175
Member Tier III: Residents, International - Developing Country
$75$125
Member IV: Medical Students
$50$100 Non-Member Rates Early-Bird Expires: Feb 20, 2024
Regular Rate Begins: Feb 21, 2024
Non-member Tier I: Physicians, Pharmacists, Lawyers, "Other"
$225$275
Non-member Tier II: Fellows, SPIs, Nurses, etc.
$175$225
Non-member Tier III: Educators & Emergency Responders
$125$175
Non-member IV: Residents & Students
$100$150 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)
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 (family emergency, for example) 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.
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
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!
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.
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Register
- Early bird pricing available!
- Non-member - Tier I - $350
- Non-member - Tier II - $250
- Non-member - Tier III - $175
- Non-member - Tier IV - $150
- Member - Tier I - $250
- Member - Tier II - $200
- Member - Tier III - $125
- Member - Tier IV - $100
- Regular Price after 02/20/2024 11:59 PM
- Non-member - Tier I - $400
- Non-member - Tier II - $300
- Non-member - Tier III - $225
- Non-member - Tier IV - $200
- Member - Tier I - $300
- Member - Tier II - $250
- Member - Tier III - $175
- Member - Tier IV - $150
- More Information
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/31/2024 at 1:00 PM (EST)
The final follow-up meeting on the future of intentional overdose research in medical toxicology
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
ACMT Member
Free
Non-member
FreeInterested 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:
- Click the View Button on the activity you want to view.
- 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.
- 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
This activity is Web-based/Web on Demand.
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.
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- Non-member - Tier I - Free!
- Non-member - Tier II - Free!
- Non-member - Tier III - Free!
- Non-member - Tier IV - Free!
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/15/2023 at 9:45 AM (EST)
Live Virtual Event - Friday December 15, 2023
In partnership with:
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!
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:
- 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, Canada10:30 - 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, CT11:00 - 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, NH11:30 - 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, PA1:00 - 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, PA1:30 - 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, PA2:00 - 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, TN3:30 - 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, CT4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Roundtable - Interpretation of Cases Involving Multiple DrugsRegistration Rates
Registration includes:
- Access to the live virtual event on December 15, 2023
- Access to the on-demand recording after the event
- Access to the Speaker slides
- Downloadable Certificate of Attendance
Member Rates
Member Tier I: Full, Affiliate, International, Emeritus
$200
Member Tier II: Fellows
$175
Member Tier III: Residents, International - Developing Country
$150
Member IV: Medical Students
$125Non-Member Rates
Non-member Tier I: Physicians, Pharmacists, Lawyers, "Other"
$250
Non-member Tier II: Fellows, SPIs, Nurses, etc.
$225
Non-member Tier III: Educators & Emergency Responders
$200
Non-member IV: Residents & Students
$175Interested in becoming an ACMT Member? Contact our Membership Manager, Lauren Turner, at membership@acmt.net. Learn more at: www.acmt.net/membership
Interested in Continuing Education?
Continuing Education credit for this activity is provided by Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Purchase Continuing Education here!
Package Rates
Sign up for the both days of the 2023 ACMT Seminar in Forensic Toxicology and save $50!
Refunds and Cancellations
- Cancellations made 15 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a full refund less a 6% processing fee.
- Cancellations made within 14 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.
Instructions
Once you have completed your registration:
- 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.
- Watch live event. You can use the Zoom link in the Learning Center to leave and enter the webinar during event.
- Complete the Survey. If you are completing CE or would like your Certificate of Attendance, completion of this survey is required.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Contains 2 Product(s)
Live Virtual Event December 14-15, 2023
In partnership with
Overview
Are you passionate about forensic toxicology and eager to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field? Search no further!
Discover the latest advancements in forensic toxicology and expand your knowledge of cannabinoids and polydrug exposures at the highly anticipated 2023 ACMT Virtual Seminar in Forensic Toxicology! This two-day virtual educational event, presented by The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE), will provide valuable insights from industry experts, discussing critical topics that shape the field.
International experts in medical and forensic toxicology will, through case-based discussion, 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.
Purchase Continuing Medical Education Credit (CME)
By registering for this 2-day package you will enjoy a savings of $50 off the total cost.
If you prefer to register for just one day, please click on the links below:December 14, 2023: Cannabis and the Expanding World of Cannabinoids
December 15, 2023: Living in a Poly Drug World - Lab and Medical Complexities
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.
Need Assistance or Have Questions?
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Registration Rates
Registration includes:
- Access to both live virtual events December 14-15, 2023
- Access to the on-demand recording after the event
- Access to Speaker slides
- Access to Certificate of Attendance for both events
Member Rates
Member Tier I: Full, Affiliate, International, Emeritus
$350
Member Tier II: Fellows
$300
Member Tier III: Residents, International - Developing Country
$250
Member IV: Medical Students
$200
Non-Member Rates
Non-member Tier I: Physicians, Pharmacists, Lawyers, "Other"
$450
Non-member Tier II: Fellows, SPIs, Nurses, etc.
$400
Non-member Tier III: Educators & Emergency Responders
$350
Non-member IV: Residents & Students
$300
Interested in becoming an ACMT Member? Contact our Membership Manager, Lauren Turner, at membership@acmt.net. Learn more at: www.acmt.net/membership
Continuing Education
Interested in Continuing Education? Continuing Education credit for this activity is provided by Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Click on the link below for additional information!
Purchase Continuing Education here!
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.
Questions?
For any questions, please email us at events@acmt.net.
Cannabinoids: 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, WV10:30 - 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, OR11:00 - 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, OR11:30 - 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, Canada1:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Pharmacological Mechanism Underlying Driving Impairment
Jan Ramaekers, PhD, Professor of Psychopharmacology and Behavioral Toxicology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands1:30 - 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, AL2:00 - 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, FL3:30 - 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, VA4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Roundtable & Case Discussions
Polydrug: 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, Canada10:30 - 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, CT11:00 - 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, NH11:30 - 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, PA1:00 - 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, PA1:30 - 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, PA2:00 - 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, TN3:30 - 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, PA4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Roundtable - Interpretation of Cases Involving Multiple DrugsInstructions
Once you have completed your registration:
- Click the View Button to view each course.
- 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.
- Watch live event. You can use the Zoom link in the Learning Center to leave and enter the webinar during event.
- Complete the Survey. If you are completing CE or would like your Certificate of Attendance, completion of this survey is required.
- 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.
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- Non-member - Tier I - $450
- Non-member - Tier II - $400
- Non-member - Tier III - $350
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/14/2023 at 9:45 AM (EST)
Live Virtual Event - Thursday December 14, 2023
In partnership with:
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!
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:
- Recognize the historical and legislative drivers of cannabis legalization and cannabinoids.
- Evaluate laboratory testing challenges and pharmacological mechanisms of cannabinoids.
Preliminary 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, WV10:30 - 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, OR11:00 - 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, OR11:30 - 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, Canada1:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Pharmacological Mechanism Underlying Driving Impairment
Jan Ramaekers, PhD, Professor of Psychopharmacology and Behavioral Toxicology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands1:30 - 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, AL2:00 - 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, FL3:30 - 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, VA4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Roundtable & Case DiscussionsRegistration Rates
Registration includes:
- Access to the live virtual event on December 14, 2023
- Access to the on-demand recording after the event
- Access to the Speaker slides
- Downloadable Certificate of Attendance
Member Rates
Member Tier I: Full, Affiliate, International, Emeritus
$200
Member Tier II: Fellows
$175
Member Tier III: Residents, International - Developing Country
$150
Member IV: Medical Students
$125Non-Member Rates
Non-member Tier I: Physicians, Pharmacists, Lawyers, "Other"
$250
Non-member Tier II: Fellows, SPIs, Nurses, etc.
$225
Non-member Tier III: Educators & Emergency Responders
$200
Non-member IV: Residents & Students
$175
Interested in becoming an ACMT Member? Contact our Membership Manager, Lauren Turner, at membership@acmt.net. Learn more at: www.acmt.net/membership
Interested in Continuing Education?
Continuing Education credit for this activity is provided by Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Purchase Continuing Education here!
Package Rates
Sign up for the both days of the 2023 ACMT Seminar in Forensic Toxicology and save $50!
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.
Instructions
Once you have completed your registration:
- 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.
- Watch live event. You can use the Zoom link in the Learning Center to leave and enter the webinar during event.
- Complete the Survey. If you are completing CE or would like your Certificate of Attendance, completion of this survey is required.
- 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.
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
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/).
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.
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- Member - Tier IV - $125
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/29/2023 at 1:00 PM (EST)
An interactive session with patients, stakeholders and all interested medical toxicology researchers.
This interactive session (part 2 of 2) will include patients, stakeholders, and all interested medical toxicology researchers. This meeting will consist of developing an engagement strategy guide for medical toxicology researchers.
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
- Final Follow-Up Meeting
Attendees can register for each activity separately as meets their needs or interest, or sign up for the 5-activity package.
Registration Rates
ACMT Member
Free
Non-member
FreeInterested 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.
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- Non-member - Tier II - Free!
- Non-member - Tier III - Free!
- Non-member - Tier IV - Free!
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- Member - Tier III - Free!
- Member - Tier IV - Free!
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/26/2023 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
An interactive session with patients, stakeholders and all interested medical toxicology researchers.
Overview
This interactive session (part 1 of 2) will include patients, stakeholders and all interested medical toxicology researchers. This meeting will consist of developing research priorities for medical toxicology research on intentional overdoses.
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 2
- Final Follow-Up Meeting
Attendees can register for each activity separately as meets their needs or interest, or sign up for the 5-activity package.
Registration Rates
ACMT Member
Free
Non-member
FreeInterested 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:
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/20/2023 at 3:00 PM (EDT)
An information session for fellows and junior faculty interested in applying for the program.
Overview
Interested in the ANTIDOTE Institute? Join ACMT for an informative session on Friday, October 20th at 3 pm ET. Discover more about the program and how to apply!
www.acmt.net/antidote-institute
About the ANTIDOTE Institute
The ANTIDOTE Institute is generously funded by NIH/NIDA (Grant No. 1R25DA058490) and presents a unique opportunity for fellows and junior faculty members to kickstart their journey in investigative research. Participants can expect to: begin cultivating their own research niche, build valuable connections with peers and seasoned investigators within their field, and acquire practical knowledge encompassing key aspects of establishing a successful research program. The institute spans two years and comprises:
- Focused, small-group sessions featuring moderated peer review, mentorship, and in-depth discussions on fundamental research topics.
- Personalized one-on-one mentorship with an accomplished medical toxicology investigator.
Furthermore, the program offers the potential for up to $25,000 in seed funding to bolster your research pursuits.
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Feel free to reach out to us at antidote.admin@acmt.net for any inquiries or clarifications. We look forward to assisting you on your journey with ANTIDOTE Institute!
Stephanie Carreiro, MD, PhD, FACMT
Associate Professor, Director of the Tox(In)novation Lab
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Dr. Stephanie Carreiro is an emergency medicine physician, medical toxicologist, and digital health researcher. She is a 2009 graduate of New York Medical College, and completed her emergency medicine residency in 2013 at Brown University. She completed a medical toxicology fellowship in 2015, and recently received a PhD in Biomedical Sciences both at the University of Massachusetts. She is currently an Associate Professor, Director of the Tox(In)novation Lab, and Research Director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Her current research program focuses on developing digital therapeutics for substance use disorder, understanding how patients use and engage with technology, and leveraging digital technology to promote health equity. She is the principal investigator multiple industry and federally funded research grants, including several awards from the National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
Peter Chai, MD, MMS
Assistant Professor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dr. Peter R Chai is an assistant professor of emergency medicine and medical toxicology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and affiliate research scholar at the Koch Institute for Integrated Cancer Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and The Fenway Institute. He is also research faculty at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Chai’s research primarily involves the development and implementation of technological solutions that detect and respond to changes in disease. These translational projects ranges from design of novel robotic and sensor systems in animal models to human clinical trials to test the implementation of injectable and ingestible sensor systems and overlying behavioral science architecture to respond to disease states. Specifically, Dr. Chai is interested in applying ingestible electronic sensor systems to understand medication adherence in the context of substance use and HIV treatment/prevention. His work in developing ingestible sensors and their overlying behavioral interventions as closed loop systems to measure, reinforce and provide tools for PrEP and ART adherence has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and industry partners.
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