About Us:

The Pediatric Toxicology Interset Group (PTIG) was one of the original interest groups established by the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology. The Purpose of PTIG is to foster the interest of its members in any and all childhood and adolescent toxicology related topics. The PTIG intends to be a source of subject matter expertise within the AACT with an interest in, responsibility for and conern about pediatric poisonings. We will strive to encourage the existance of pediatric medical toxicologists. You do not need to be a pediatrician to be a member of PTIG.

Goals and Objectives:

The Goal of the PTIG is to exist as a forum for those AACT members who have interests in pediatric poisonings (not limited to any particular childhood/adolescent age group).

Objectives/Activities:

1. Meet at designated date/time annually at the NACCT meeting as determined by the NACCT Planning Committee.
   
   
2. Agenda items, in addition to Open Forum, at each annual meeting to discuss topics/concerns as mentioned by those members present or items via email to the Chair in advance of meeting.
   
   
3. Organize and present periodic symposia at regional and/or national meetings such as the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT). Especially interested in presenting at least a 2 hour Pediatric Symposium sponsored by AACT at NACCT as often as possible.
   
   
4. Develop mechanisms to inform members of new information concerning pediatric poisonings. Use email as necessary to communicate during the year. Also utilize the PTIG SIG Web-site. Other communication devices? 5. Encourage intellectual discourse among members and colleagues pertaining to pediatric poisonings.
   
   
5. Encourage new research initiatives.
   
   
6. Promote academic, scholarly, and research partnerships and liaisons between AACT members, individuals, organizations, institutions, government agencies, and internationally, whose interests include pediatric poisonings.