Taxonomy Code 2080T0002X
Classification: Pediatrics
Description
Medical toxicologists are physicians that specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings, and environmental and workplace exposures.
Notes
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition changed, source added]
Additional Resources: American Board of Pediatrics, 2007.
http://www.abp.org/.
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pediatrics.
ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements:
Medical Toxicology (EM) 2 years with 3-4 years Emergency Medicine for a total of 5-6 years; for Medical Toxicology (Preventive Medicine) 2 years with 3 years Preventive Medicine for a total of 5 years.
Medical Toxicology (Pediatrics):
None.
ABMS Approved Subspecialty Certificates (Emergency Medicine) (Pediatrics) (Preventive Medicine)
Providers in Illinois are listed here if either their primary or any of their secondary taxonomy codes are 2080T0002X.
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