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. Nationally, Dr. Baum serves the following organizations:
• Executive Committee, Council on Children and Disasters, American Academy of Pediatrics
• Medical Toxicology Subboard, American Board of Pediatrics/American Board of Emergency Medicine
• National Biodefense Science Board, Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response, US Department of Health and Human Services
In addition, he is a member of the International Society for Children's Health and the Environment.
Education & Training
- FellowBoston Children's Hospital (1996)
- Intern & ResidentChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (1993)
- MDUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1990)
- MScBrown University, Geological Sciences (1983)
- ABDartmouth College, Earth Sciences (1981)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Honor Roll | Department of Pediatrics | 2021 |
| Outstanding Volunteer Service Award | American College of Medical Toxicology | 2017 |
| Master of Arts, Privatim | Yale University | 2016 |
| 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 - 2022 |
| International Society for Children's Health and the Environment | Member | 2019 - Present |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member, Executive Committee, Council on Children and Disasters | 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 (PEHSU) Program | 2014 - 2022 |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Executive Committee, Council on Environmental Health | 2013 - 2019 |
| Yale University | Chair, Advisory Committee on Accessibility Resources, Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life | 2011 - Present |
| Yale Lead & Healthy Homes Program | Director | 2005 - Present |
| American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABP Appointee) | 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 |