Call for Applications: MedTox Subboard Members
Call for Applications
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Medical Toxicology (MedTox) Subboard seeks three physician members to fill vacancies on the Subboard. The physicians selected for this appointment will begin their term on January 1, 2026. However, the applicant will begin engagement in MedTox Item Writing processes in 2025 and be expected to participate in the Item Review meeting on October 27-30, 2025. The term will run for four years, with the possibility of reappointment to a second and final four-year term. The application period will close on September 15, 2025.
Applicant Criteria
- Be ABEM certified in EM for a minimum of five years before the initial term begins;
- Have achieved the Medical Toxicology Certification;
- Be actively involved in the clinical practice of Medical Toxicology; and
- Participate fully in the Medical Toxicology continuing certification process.
MedTox Subboard Member Roles and Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in one virtual business meeting and one in-person Item Writing meeting
- Item writer for the initial certification exam and LLSA exam
- Item writer for MyToxCert modules
- Review and edit items for all assessments
- Determine articles to be used for MyToxCert
- Update and create the core content of Medical Toxicology that is used as the basis of all assessments
- Update the assessment blueprints
- Oversee Standard Setting for all assessments
Time Commitment
Overall time commitment inclusive of meetings and travel: 150 – 180 hours annually
Applications
Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2025. Apply here
Related Information
Applicants are expected to comply with the following policies:
- Policy on Conflicts of Interest
- Policy on Confidentiality
- Policy on Participation in Examination Preparation Activities
Questions? Contact Marijo Quintana Maisonet, MBA