President’s Blog

November 23, 2021 November is a month to reflect and give thanks for the bounty in our lives and the sacrifices of our active duty and veterans in the Armed Services. When times are uncertain, you can find strength in the knowledge that your community…

September 29, 2021 September is coming to a close, which means virtual NACCT 2021 is just around the corner. With COVID cases rising in the background, and the attrition of live speakers and moderators, the ability to execute an in-person meeting was threatened. The NACCT…

August 27, 2021 Well…there is a light at the end of this pandemic, but we are not quite there yet. The FDA approved vaccine combined with mandates and preventive efforts to slow the spread of the delta variant is coming just in time to counteract…

July 29, 2021 July is not failing to bring the heat this summer. I hope you are staying safe and healthy. This month of transition in medicine can cause whiplash as our best, brightest residents have moved on, forcing us to get out of our…

June 30, 2021 June is a great month for so many reasons. The crescendo of high school and undergraduate finals punctuates months of educational labor, creating a pleasant slide into the freedom of summer. The graduating residents and fellows are moving on to their future…

May 28, 2021 I have been attending the virtual 41st EAPCCT Congress, which has been delightful. Fortunately, video is not required. My hair is fresh from the pillow, as I sit in my robe squinting into light of the computer that illuminates the room at…

April 28, 2021 With COVID-19 and social injustice occupying our minds so frequently because of the news and social media, we may or may not realize how much stress these issues have placed on our mental health. I know they influence my life every day….

March 31, 2021 In March, the AACT celebrates Women’s History Month. Throughout the history of clinical toxicology, there are numerous examples of women who have led and continue to lead. These are just a few examples of the foundation and the strength of women in…

February 25, 2021 February is the shortest month of the year, but this letter will be the longest. Jessica Konrath has implemented your access to NACCT 2020 symposia on the AACT learning portal. Now you can relive and review some of the great content from…

January 28, 2021 The year 2021 sounds like an idyllic futuristic time when we should be exploring the galaxy on the Enterprise. I think Marty McFly would be surprised to find the Cubs finally did win the World Series; we are in the midst of…