Medical Toxicology
Medical toxicologists understand the consequences of exposure to substances and agents, and work to prevent and treat illness and harm related to such exposures. Learn about achieving board certification in this subspecialty.
ABEM is a Qualifying Board for the Medical Toxicology subspecialty. To learn about initial and continuing certification in Medical Toxicology, please visit the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) website.
Subspecialty Overview
Medical toxicologists are physicians who 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.
As of October 2025, ABPM became a Qualifying Board for the subspecialty of Medical Toxicology. ABPM Diplomates who would like to become certified in Medical Toxicology should apply through the Administrative Board, the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).
Learn more here about ABPM’s transition to a Qualifying Board.
Learn about Medical Toxicology certification on the ABEM website.
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