The AACT Regional Representative Program is a strategic initiative to extend AACT’s reach, foster regional collaboration, and promote its mission across key global territories. Regional Representatives serve as formal liaisons between AACT and allied professional societies in clinical toxicology, emergency medicine, and pharmacy.
- Engagement: Increase visibility and activity of AACT in regional toxicology, emergency medicine, and pharmacy communities.
- Collaboration: Foster cooperation with regional professional societies, enhance educational programming, and explore joint initiatives.
- Outreach: Serve as regional contacts for prospective members and promote AACT membership and events.
- Representation: Ensure consistent AACT representation and messaging at regional and international events.
Regional Representatives are expected to:
Representation & Advocacy
- Represent AACT at designated regional meetings (clinical toxicology, emergency medicine, or pharmacy) annually.
- Deliver AACT updates and presentations when invited by the AACT Education Committee or Board of Trustees.
- Establish and maintain relationships with local and regional professional societies.
Outreach & Engagement
- Promote regional and international AACT events and encourage attendance.
- Respond to inquiries from prospective AACT members and serve as a point of contact within the region.
- Collect insights and feedback from regional events and share them with the AACT Education Committee to support program development.
Program Participation
- Submit annual reports summarizing activities, key contacts, meetings attended, and engagement opportunities.
- Maintain an up-to-date record of regional society meetings and AACT representation activities.
- Be an active AACT member for a minimum of 3 years.
- Preferred experience as a speaker or presenter at a toxicology, pharmacy or medical-related scientific conference.
- Possess a valid passport for international travel.
- Demonstrate commitment to advancing AACT’s mission regionally and globally.
Regional Representatives Program
The AACT Regional Representative Program is a strategic initiative to extend AACT’s reach, foster regional collaboration, and promote its mission across key global territories. Regional Representatives serve as formal liaisons between AACT and allied professional societies in clinical toxicology, emergency medicine, and pharmacy.
The AACT Education Committee is responsible for overseeing the Regional Representatives Program, including:
- Program assessment and reporting to the Board of Trustees
- Renewal or replacement of representatives based on term limits and performance.
Q: What is the AACT Regional Representative Program?
A: The AACT Regional Representative Program is a global outreach initiative designed to expand AACT’s visibility and collaboration in clinical toxicology. Representatives act as official liaisons between AACT and regional societies in toxicology, emergency medicine, and pharmacy.
Q: What is the purpose of the program?
A: The program creates a structured network of regional leaders who support AACT’s mission by advancing education, engagement, and collaboration across global communities.
Q: Is this a paid position?
A: No, this is a volunteer leadership role. However, representatives receive complimentary meeting registration and eligible travel reimbursement.
Q: How long is the term?
A: Each Regional Representative serves a two-year term, with the opportunity for renewal based on performance and continued interest.
Q: When will selections be announced?
A: Final appointments will be announced at NACCT 2025 during the AACT Annual Business Meeting.