Carl Baum, MD, MSc
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Biography
Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, FACMT, is board-certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and in Medical Toxicology, and has over 25 years' experience in both subspecialties. He serves as attending physician in the Pediatric Emergency Department, and as Director of the state-funded Lead Poisoning and Regional Treatment Center. [https://www.ynhh.org/childrens-hospital/services/toxicology-poisoning.aspx]. Nationally, Dr. Baum serves the following organizations:
• Executive Committee, Council on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, American Academy of Pediatrics
• Medical Toxicology Subboard, American Board of Pediatrics/American Board of Emergency Medicine
• Medical Director, Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) Program [http://pehsu.net]
• National Biodefense Science Board, US Department of Health and Human Services
Education & Training
- MDUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1990)
- MScBrown University, Geological Sciences (1983)
- ABDartmouth College, Earth Sciences (1981)
- FellowBoston Children's Hospital
- Intern & ResidentChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Board CertificationAB of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (1996)
- Board CertificationAB of Pediatrics, Medical Toxicology (1998)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Member, American Board of Pediatrics | 2006 | |
| Recipient, Children’s Environmental Health Recognition Award | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Children’s Health Protection | 2005 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) Program | Medical Director | 2019 - Present |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member, Executive Committee, Council on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery | 2019 - Present |
| American Board of Emergency Medicine | Member, Medical Toxicology Subboard (ABP Appointee) | 2018 - Present |
| US Department of Health and Human Services, National Biodefense Science Board | Committee Member | 2018 - Present |
| American College of Medical Toxicology | Medical Director, Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit Program - Western Operations (PEHSU West) | 2014 - 2019 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Executive Committee, Council on Environmental Health | 2013 - 2019 |
| Yale University | Chair, Provost Advisory Committee - Students & Employees with Disabilities | 2011 - Present |
| Yale Lead & Healthy Homes Program | Director | 2005 - Present |
| American Board of Emergency Medicine | Member, Medical Toxicology Subboard | 2005 - 2010 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention | 2004 - 2010 |
| Center for Children's Environmental Toxicology | Director | 2003 - Present |
| Yale School of Medicine | Director, Medical Toxicology | 2000 - Present |