Medical Toxicology Residency Program Major

Description: A residency training program that prepares physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as exposures to biological and radiological agents. Important areas include acute drug poisoning; adverse drug events; drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal; chemicals and hazardous materials; terrorism preparedness; venomous bites and stings; and environmental and workplace exposures. Requires prior completion of a program in emergency medicine, pediatrics, or preventive medicine. Is Medical Toxicology Residency Program the right major for you?
Take the MyMajors Quiz and find out if it fits one of your top recommended majors!

Medical Toxicology Residency Program Major

What Courses Do Medical Toxicology Residency Program Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Medical Toxicology Residency Program majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.