Guidelines for medical toxicology fellowship programs
β Scribed by American Board of Medical Toxicology
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1990
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 144 KB
- Volume
- 19
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1097-6760
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β¦ Synopsis
PURPOSE
To outline approved guidelines for physician training programs in medical toxicology (clinical toxicology).
GOALS OF TRAINING PROGRAM
All medical toxicology fellowships should impart to the physician: 1. Clinical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic poisoning in both adults and children. This is best done by direct, hands-on patient care. 2. Teaching skills at all levels of training 3. The ability to conduct clinical and laboratory-based scientific research and to publish the results in a peer-reviewed journal 4. Extensive knowledge of environmental and occupational toxicology 5. Extensive knowledge of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics 6. Extensive knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, and application of preventive medicine to toxicology 7. Extensive knowledge of laboratory techniques in toxicology 8. Administrative and clinical skills as might be required for the directorship of a certified regional poison center 9. Full preparation for the American Board of Medical Toxicology examination and subsequent career opportunities 10. The skills necessary to effectively interface with other medical specialists, governmental agencies, the media, and the public
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