2026 AACT Symposium | Pop Tox and Tik Toks

11:45-5:00pm ET, Wednesday, March 18, 2025
Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston, MA

Join the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) on Wednesday, March 18, 2025 for the #ACMT2026 AACT Pre-Symposium | Pop Tox and Tik Toks at the Fairmont Hotel in Boston, MA.

Toxicology is everywhere in pop culture today - From the shows we watch, to the books we read, to the social media we consume. It is very exciting to see things from our profession in the everyday world! However, it is common to see errors or misinformation in this material, and some of the content can lead to harm. This symposium will discuss toxicology in popular culture today, ways we can work to counteract any harms it may cause, and ways toxicologists can use social media and similar resources to better care for our patients.

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 $75 savings! Discount code: AACT2026

Learning Objectives:

After attending the event, participants should be able to:

• Learning Objectives Coming Soon!

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 5.00 credits for learning and change.

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Questions?

Please write to ACMT at events@acmt.net

Agenda | March 18, 2026

All times listed are in local, Eastern Time.

11:45 - 11:50 AM ET 

Welcome & Opening Remarks

11:50 - 12:20 PM ET

The Rise of Social Media - A History and its Role in Medicine

Speaker to be Announced

12:30 - 12:50 PM ET

Tik Tok Tox

Cory Howard, MD, Associate Medical Director, Florida Poison Control, Tampa, Florida

12:50 - 1:20 PM ET

Fitness and Diet Toxicology in Social Media

Anthony DelGorm, PharmD. 

1:20 - 1:50 PM ET

AI and Toxicology

Josh Bloom, MD, PhD, Jacobi, New York City, NY

1:50 - 2:00 PM ET

Break

2:00 - 2:30 PM ET

A Sucker for Ads - Advertising and Toxicology on Social Media

Speaker to be Announced

2:30 - 3:00 PM ET

Next Day Delivery - Shopping for Tox Online

Monica Thacher, MD, Medical Toxicology Fellow, Harvard, Boston, MA

3:00 - 3:30 PM ET

How are People Using Online Platforms like Reddit - and How Can We Use it Too

Kira Galeano, MD, Assistant Professor, Brown, Providence, RI. 

3:30 - 4:00 PM ET

Netflix and Tox - Toxicology on the Big Screen

Kyle Suen, MD, Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, Dallas, TX

4:00 - 4:30 PM ET

Kids These Days - Pediatrics and Social Media

Vince Calleo, MD; Medical Director Upstate New York Poison Center, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

4:30 - 5:00 PM ET

Technology for Good

Panel

5:00 - 5:05 PM ET

Closing Remarks

Registration Rates

Registration includes:

• Access to the live in-person event on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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

• Access to the speaker slides

• Continuing Education credits available for Physicians and Pharmacists

Early-Bird Rate

Early-bird rates expire at midnight on FEBRUARY 6, 2026. Fees increase to the Regular Rate after this date, no exceptions.

Membership Discounts

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

AACT Member Discount: AACT Members who are not already ACMT members, are eligible to receive a discounted registration rate. Just enter the following code at checkout to receive a $50 discount. Discount code: AACT2026

Refunds and Cancellations

Event registration cancellations received on or before February 3, 2026 (2/3/26) will receive a full refund less a 8% processing fee. Cancellations received between February 4, 2026 and March 4, 2025 (2/4/26-3/4/26) will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made on or after March 5, 2026 (3/5/26) will not receive a refund. All Continuing Education registrations will be refunded in full less an 8% processing fee regardless of date.

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

Pending review, limited exceptions will be made based on need and circumstance and must be submitted in writing to events@acmt.net. Because each exception must undergo a review and approval process, we ask in advance for your patience.

Questions?

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

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credit for this activity is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. It is expected that learners will receive up to 5.00 for learning and change.

Available Continuing Educations Credits:

• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

• Continuing Pharmacist Education (CPE)

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) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), 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.