My research interest lies in all aspects of illicit drug use, dependence, tolerance and withdrawal and in the critical care of the poisoned patient. The Division of Toxicology is currently engaged in phase 2 clinical trial with the Department of Neuroscience in using cannabidiol for reduction of craving in opioid dependence.
Education
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Residency, Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein/Jacobi-Montefiore Emergency Medicine
Fellowship, Medical Toxicology, Bellevue Hospital Center
Certifications
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Honors & Awards
2005
Teacher of the Year
Mount Sinai Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency
2005
Customer Service Red Carpet Team Award
Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine
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Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Olmedo has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.