Honorary Fellowships

Honorary Fellowship in Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology

Honorary Fellowship in Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology

Honorary Fellowship Policy

The awarding of Honorary Fellowships by the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology is intended to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of medical toxicology in the Asia Pacific region. This policy provides guidelines for the nomination, evaluation, and awarding of the Honorary Fellowships.

Introduction

The APAMT Honorary Fellowship is the highest award given by the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology. Honorary Fellowships are granted to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of medical toxicology in the Asia-Pacific region and are recognized leaders in their field of expertise.

 

An Honorary Fellow is selected by the Board of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology because they have made a substantive contribution to addressing the toxicological problems of the Asia-Pacific region. The Fellowship of the APAMT is a prestigious acknowledgment within the field of Clinical Toxicology and Poisons Centers. 

Being recognized as a Fellow indicates not only expertise and dedication but also a significant public health, educational or research contribution to the advancement and innovation in the field of medical toxicology, support and service towards the APAMT and with associated sister organizations.

 

This is an honorary award that may not come with tangible benefits, but an opportunity to serve the community and the collective responsibility among professionals in the field. 

Selection process

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for consideration for an Honorary Fellowship, the candidates must meet the following criteria over a period of at least ten years:

  • The candidate must have made substantive contributions to one or more of the following:
    • development of poison centers,
    • education in medical toxicology,
    • policy development in medical toxicology
    • public health and occupational toxicology
    • research in clinical toxicology in the Asia Pacific Region
  • Demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of medical toxicology through clinical practice, research, education and leadership roles.
  • Been involved in APAMT activities such as conference attendance, conference presentations, invited talks, board or committee membership, and workshops.
  • Recognized as a leader in medical toxicology nationally and internationally.

Nomination and Voting Process

  • Any financial or honorary member of APAMT can nominate an eligible candidate for the fellowship.
  • Nominations can be made by the board members.
  • A call for nominations will be made annually by the president via email from the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology office.
  • Nomination will be open for 28 days from the date of call for nominations.
  • An online nomination form will have to be submitted by the person making the nomination.
  • Candidates are informed of their nomination for the Fellowship by the APAMT office and are requested to confirm their acceptance of the nomination. (Letter attached)
  • Candidates are asked to provide a biography and curriculum vitae, which will be used in the selection process.
  • The nominations and curriculum vitae of all nominations will be circulated to the Board Members.
  • The Board will discuss and then vote on the Honorary Fellow at a Board Meeting at least 3 months prior to the APAMT scientific meeting.
  • The selected candidate is notified by the APAMT President and they are invited to give a plenary talk at the APAMT scientific meeting. 
  • Information about the successful Honorary Fellow will be featured on the APAMT website.

Honorary Fellowship Award

  • Honorary fellowships are awarded for a lifetime but may be subject to review by the Board of Directors if any circumstances warrant.

The awardee will give a plenary lecture at the APAMT scientific meeting in the year that the award is given.

The honorary fellow will be awarded $1000 USD to be used towards attendance at the APAMT scientific meeting that they give a plenary lecture. 

Revocation of Honorary Fellowship:

The Board of Directors reserves the right to revoke an Honorary Fellowship if an individual’s actions or behavior are deemed detrimental to the reputation or objectives of APAMT.