CERTIFICATION IN TOXICOLOGY: Fellow, Academy of Toxicological Sciences (ATS) Matthew Bogdanffy, PhD, DABT, Fellow, ATS Boehringer-Ingelheim Michael Holsapple, PhD, Fellow, ATS Michigan State University 2015 – 2016 ATS Board of Directors Officers Directors ● Michael Holsapple, President ● Matthew Bogdanffy, Vice President ● Paul Foster, SecretaryTreasurer ● Kendall Wallace, Past President ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Herman Autrup Lorrene Buckley Leigh Ann Burns Naas Samuel Cohen Donald Fox Kyle Kolaja Jane Ellen Simmons History of ATS The following quote from a June 26, 1980 letter from Dr. Borzelleca, Chairman of the ACT Task Force on Professional Standards, documents the beginning of the Academy . . . “The rapid development of the science of Toxicology has prompted the need to assure uniformly high standards in the understanding and interpretation of toxicity data developed for the protection of public health. The identification of qualified individuals meeting these high standards is of prime importance.” ATS Vision To be recognized as the leading international organization that certifies toxicologists by peer review of the applicants’ career in toxicology ATS Mission To establish a process by which practicing toxicologists are certified based on peer review of three focus areas, as reflected on the ATS application form Evaluation of ATS Applications Peer-review (conducted by ATS Board of Directors) ● Relevant Education: Degree, post-doctoral fellowship (as appropriate), years of professional experience, continuing education (# of hours) ● Professional Practice in Toxicology: Publications (5 best, others, reviews, etc.), editorial responsibilities & peer review activities, professional scientific memberships & active participation in toxicology activities (scientific meetings, etc.) ● Professional Recognition: Career development and advancement, outside activities demonstrating expertise, invited lectures / presentations, and professional honors / awards Eligibility is based on candidate’s application (forms available online at www.acadtoxsci.org) Eligibility for Status as an ATS Fellow Important Context ● Successful applicants must demonstrate a high level of recognition for expertise and leadership in the practice of toxicology ● As such, the target audience for ATS are scientists with many years of experience and expertise, who are highly recognized in their field ● Being recognized as an ATS Fellow should be an aspirational goal for junior toxicologists, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students Professional Practice of Toxicology ● Career advancement ● Publications ● 5 best papers – demonstrate expertise, influence ● All other publications ● Technical reports ● Books, book chapters, and major reviews ● Editorial responsibilities (including editorial boards, and service as reviewers) ● Participation in toxicology activities Professional Recognition in Toxicology ● Professional career advancement: Recognition of leadership in toxicology based on positions held, and on increasing levels of responsibility ● Prominence in toxicological sciences: Outside (non-employer) activities that demonstrate leadership and recognized expertise ● Professional recognition: Invited lectures / presentations, and awards / honors ATS Certification and Recertification ● With approval of their application by the ATS Board, an applicant is certified as a Fellow in the Academy of Toxicological Sciences ● Recertification in the ATS is required every 5 years (forms available at www.acadtoxsci.org) ● Intent of recertification: ● Document continuing active practice and recognition in the profession of toxicology ● Capture efforts in continuing education and professional development in the field of toxicology over the past five years ATS Code of Ethics Requires a personal commitment Fellows of the ATS: ● Conduct their work and themselves with objectivity and integrity ● Hold as inviolate that credible science is fundamental to all toxicologic research, and forms the basis for communicating results ● Recognize a duty to communicate information concerning health, safety, and toxicity in a timely and responsible manner, with due respect for the significance and credibility of the available data ATS Code of Ethics Requires a personal commitment Fellows of the ATS: ● Give due consideration to the ethical, legal, social and policy implications of their research and communications ● Are thoughtful advocates for human and environmental health ● Abstain from professional judgments influenced by undisclosed conflicts of interest (COI’s), make reasonable efforts to disclose any material COI’s, and insofar as possible, avoid situations that imply a COI ATS Code of Ethics Requires a personal commitment Fellows of the ATS: ● Observe the spirit, as well as, the letter of the law, regulations, and ethical standards with regard to the welfare of humans and animals involved in their experimental procedures ● Practice high standards of occupational health and safety for the benefit of themselves, their co-workers, trainees, and other personnel An Objective of Certification by ATS ● Encourage the study and science of toxicology ● Stimulate advancement in the field of toxicology by establishing standards of practice and keeping these standards current with advances in toxicology ● Confer recognition upon members of the profession who, measured against such standards, demonstrate exceptional competence Benefits of Certification as Fellow in the ATS ●Objective demonstration of breadth & current knowledge of toxicology by peer review ●Advantage in the job market; salary enhancement ●World-wide recognition ●Enhances credibility
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