ACMT CONNECTION E-News: APRIL 2019

2019 Annual Scientific Meeting In Review

The 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco was a huge success! More than 300 attendees enjoyed four days filled with world-class speakers, cutting-edge research presentations, social activities, and more! The two pre-meeting symposia on Pharmacogenomics and Legal Cannabis were well-attended and featured experts in both topics. Thank you to the ASM and Satellite Session organizers who volunteered their time and effort to another fantastic meeting!

Ellenhorn Award

ACMT Executive Director Paul Wax, MD, FACMT (left) received the 2019 Matthew J. Ellenhorn Award for his outstanding service to ACMT. Read more

ACMT Awards Distributed at 2019 ASM

Outstanding Service to the College: Anne-Michelle Ruha, MD, FACMT

Outstanding Contribution to Medical Toxicology Research: Alex F. Manini, MD, FACMT

Outstanding Contribution to Medical Toxicology Education: Christina Hantsch, MD, FACMT

Education Committee Service Award: Louise Kao, MD, FACMT

2018 Best ToxIC Presentation Award: Tony Rianprakaisang, MD and Robert Hendrickson, MD

2018 Best Original Research Abstract Award: David Jang, MD, FACMT

Michael P. Spadafora Travel Award: Joseph Trebach, MD

Travel Scholarship for Underrepresented Minority Medical Trainee: David Bala, MD

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2019 ASM Award and Competition Winners

2019 ASM Best Platform: Neeraj Chhabra, MD

2019 MedTox Shark Tank: Daniel Nogee, MD, and Charlotte Goldfine, MD

2019 Open Mic Competition Ahmed Mostafa, MD

2019 ASM Stimulus Challenge Winner: Michael Moss, MD, Ryan Marino, MD, Antonia Nemanich, MD, and Marlena Wosiski-Kuhn

2019 Best ToxIC Abstract Award: Robert Hendrickson, MD, and Adrienne Hughes, MD

View Award Details and See Stimulus Answers

Request for Proposals: 2020 ASM

We are looking for new and engaging subjects and speakers! The Annual Scientific Meeting Planning Committee invites all members to submit a proposal for a 30-minute plenary lecture for 2020 ASM, to be held March 13-15 in NYC. Deadline: June 30. Lean More

New President, New Podcast!

Michelle Ruha, MD, FACMT officially took the ACMT presidential reigns from Charles McKay at 2019 ASM. Listen to Dr. Ruha's new President's Podcast and read her President's Update article.

2019 Medical Toxicology Lifelong Learning Assessment Webinar: July 10 at 1:00pm EST

ACMT and AACT Invite You to a Free On-Line Webinar Review Course for the 2019 Toxicology Life-Long Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA). Visit the webpage.

New Tox-in-Ten Episode: Buprenorphine with Dr. Timothy Wiegand

Gillian Beauchamp and Tim Wiegand discuss the history, benefits and potential complications of buprenorphine therapy for opioid use disorder. Listen now.

Addiction Medicine Board Exam

The application period is open to sit for the addiction medicine board exam through the American Board of Preventive Medicine via the practice pathway without completing a formal fellowship. Many medical toxicologists have successfully obtained certification through this pathway and it is open through 2021. Learn More about the Exam and get tips provided by the Addiction Medicine Committee.

JMT Leadership News

Howard Greller, was recently named Deputy Editor of JMT as Michelle Ruha steps off JMT's board to assume the role of ACMT President. A special thank you to Michelle and Howard for you expertise and service!

Upcoming Tweetchat

We are excited to announce the next #firesidetox Tweetchat on May 28 at 3pm EST discussing the new ACMT position statement 'Buprenorphine Administration in the Emergency Department'. Visit the Tweetchat webpage for details.

NJ has Naloxone ‘Deserts’ in Opioid Hotspots

This article quotes members Diane Callelo and Lewis Nelson and discusses a study, which appears in the Journal of Medical Toxicology, which compared naloxone availability in pharmacies across New Jersey to median household income, population, and the prevalence of opioid-related hospital visits over a five-month period.

Member News: ACMT Members Present at the 2019 American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference

ACMT members participated in 5 workshops at ASAM including:

“The World of Weird Withdrawal" a session headed by Alaina Steck, JoAn Laes, Lewis Nelson and Tim Wiegand, presented four cases of patients using substances purchased online to “self-detox” or to mitigate their withdrawal symptoms.

"Examining the Link Between Social Media, Novel Synthetic Substances" highlighted research involving social media and NPS ID. Tim Wiegand mentored the three resident presenters, including incoming med tox fellow, Vince Cerritoone.

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