The program's aim is to train physicians in the clinical and academic aspects of toxicology and pharmacology, in order to prepare them for leadership roles in research, teaching, patient care, and poison control center management.

Upon completion of training, it is anticipated that the fellow will possess:

• A comprehensive knowledge of:
  • the scientific principles of toxins and poisoning
  • the clinical diagnosis and management of patients with toxic exposures
  • appropriate utilization of the clinical and toxicology laboratories
  • rational pharmacotherapy
  • occupational toxicology and industrial hygiene
  • environmental medicine and toxicology
• The competence to seek out, critically review, and synthesize available literature in each of the above areas.
• The capacity to identify important controversies within the above areas, to design appropriate investigational approaches and to carry out the research.
• The ability to author clinical and scientific reports, case studies, reviews articles, and book chapters in a manner worthy of publication.
• Effective teaching skills, in small and large group settings, to the lay public, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, medical students, house officers, and other physicians with and without toxicologic expertise.
• The capability of managing acute toxicologic emergencies, both by providing "hands-on" care, and by effectively advising others in person and through distant interaction.
• An understanding of environmental health and risk assessment and the ability to discuss these concepts in public forums.
• The proficiency to pass the certification examination approved by of the American Board of Medical Subspecialties.