NACCT Abstract Submissions

Abstract and Symposia Submissions Open: February 1, 2026

Symposia Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline: May 4, 2026

NACCT invites abstract submissions related to the field of clinical toxicology. Individuals practicing in clinical toxicology are encouraged to submit, including trainees. Presenting your abstract is a rewarding experience that allows you to exercise your skills and share your knowledge with others in the field of clinical toxicology.

NACCT is accepting abstracts on the following topics:

• Adverse Drug Events/Therapeutic Misadventures
• Basic Science and Decontamination
• Drugs of Abuse, Ethanol, Addiction Medicine
• Envenomations
• Epidemiology & Forensic Toxicology
• Intentional Overdose
• Medical Toxicology Training/Education/Practices
• Medication Errors
• Natural Toxins & Dietary Supplements
• Occupational & Environmental Toxicology
• Poison Center Management & Education/Prevention/Public Health
• Radiation and WMD
• Toxicology Labs and Diagnostic Testing
• Unintentional Overdose & Pediatric Toxicology
• Other

All abstracts will be reviewed for oral or poster presentations. The abstract committee will select the abstracts for Platform Presentations, Lightning Oral Sessions, and the Fellow-in Training Session. Authors will be notified at the time of abstract acceptance if their submission was accepted for presentation. Only submitting authors will receive correspondence regarding abstract decisions. Notification emails will be sent mid to late June

Abstract Submission Guidelines

The deadline for symposia submission is April 1st, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST. Notifications regarding scientific symposium selections will be sent after April 14th, 2026. 

Symposia proposals must include:

1. Organizer(s) information:
   1. Full name
   2. Degree
   3. Professional headshot
   4. Brief bio
   5. CV
2. Title of the session
3. A brief summary of the session content
4. Requested time allotment (30 - 50 minutes)
5. Speaker information
   1. Full name
   2. Degree
   3. Professional headshot
   4. Brief bio
   5. CV
6. Moderators (If you have not determined moderators at the time of submission you can enter TBD)
7. Three learning objectives
8. Practice gap(s) that this session will address: describe the current state (what learners know and do) and the desired state (what learners should know and do)
9. What the expert, guideline, research or other says that supports the need
10. Name of expert/guideline/research
11. Target audience: physicians, pharmacists, advance practice providers, nurses, educators, researchers, etc. 
12. Level of Educational content: general, intermediate or advanced
13. Learning Assessment description: 
    1. Definition - evaluation that healthcare professionals have improved their knowledge, skills, competence, or performance after an educational activity
    2. Can be formative (ongoing feedback during the learning process) or summative (a final evaluation at the end of the activity)
    3. Examples:
       1. Tests and quizzes
       2. Written reports, essays, or summaries
       3. Observed demonstrations or simulations
       4. Evaluation of work products or projects
       5. Peer and self-assessments
       6. Analysis of performance or quality measures to improve practice
14. Active Learning Strategies: 
    1. Examples include but are not limited to:
       1. Case-Based Learning
       2. Think-Pair-Share
       3. Group Problem-Solving
       4. Debates
       5. Role-Playing
       6. Simulation Workshops
       7. Experiential Learning
       8. Peer Teaching
       9. Re-ordering Steps
       10. Diagnosis Scenarios
       11. Polling & Quizzes
       12. Question Stems
       13. Concept Mapping/Outlining

Abstract & Symposium Proposal Submission Portal