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

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

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

Target Audience

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

Continuing Education

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

Learning Objectives

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

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

Need Assistance or Have Questions?

For assistance logging in, accessing content, purchasing or completing Continuing Education credits, or for other questions, please contact us at events@acmt.net or visit our FAQ page.

If you are in need of accessible learning accommodations, please contact events@acmt.net for additional assistance.

Registration Rates

Registration includes:

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

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

• Access to the Speaker slides

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

Member Rates

Non-Member Rates

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

Group Discounts Available

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

Refunds and Cancellations

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

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

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

Questions?

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

Agenda

January 20, 2026

9:45 - 10:00 AM ET | Opening Remarks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 21, 2026

9:45 - 10:00 AM ET | Opening Remarks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Continuing Education

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

CE credit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. 

Criteria for Success
To obtain a certificate of completion, a score of 70% or better on the post-test is required. Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully completed this program, answered all test questions, completed the post-test and evaluation, and have received a digital copy of your certificate.  You must participate in the entire activity to receive credit. There is no fee to participate in this activity. If you have questions about this activity, please contact AKH Inc. at events@acmt.net. If you have questions about this CE activity, please contact AKH Inc at bethany@akhcme.com

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT). AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 13.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. 

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

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

Instructions

Once you have completed your registration:

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

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

Hardware/Software Requirements

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

Materials

None.

Prerequisites

None.

Format

This event is a live Webinar.

Need Assistance or Have Questions?

For assistance logging in, accessing content, purchasing or completing Continuing Education credits, or for other questions, please contact us at events@acmt.net or visit our FAQ page.

If you are in need of accessible learning accommodations, please contact events@acmt.net for additional assistance.