Academic Development

Mentoring

Beginning in the middle of the first year, each fellow is encouraged to develop an area of interest under the mentorship of a medical toxicology faculty member. Although not absolute, this allows the fellow to develop a degree of expertise in one or several areas beyond that provided by the educational and clinical curriculum.

Original research

An understanding of statistics and research methodologies is achieved through Journal Club, research lectures, and monthly intra-departmental research meetings. Clinical research opportunities are available through our clinical sites as well as through the Poison Center.  Fellows are required to complete one scholarly project during their training. This may include clinical or basic science research, a substantial writing project, a teaching curriculum, a community based-initiative, or other sustainable project. They are encouraged to present this work at a national or regional scientific meeting. Assistance with obtaining research grants is available.

Case reports

From the 70,000 annual NYCPCC cases, including clinical cases at our clinical sites, fellows are expected to prepare at least one case report or case series for publication.

Book chapters and review articles

Fellows are typically given the opportunity to write at least one review article or text chapter during their fellowship.

Presentations

Fellows are given extensive opportunity to present cases (e.g., Consultant Conference), lectures (e.g., March Toxicology course) and original data (e.g., North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology).  Additional lectureships are routinely available at local and regional residency programs and conferences, which are distributed based on the fellow’s interest.