Trevonne M. Thompson, MD, FACEP, FACMT

Dr. Trevonne Thompson is a Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Director of the Division of Medical Toxicology at the University of Illinois Chicago. An emergency physician, medical toxicologist, and academic leader, his work focuses on advancing toxicology education, mentorship, and global health partnerships. He also serves as Associate Program Director of the Toxikon Medical Toxicology Fellowship, where he has trained and mentored generations of clinicians entering the field.

Dr. Thompson’s clinical and academic work spans emergency care delivery, poisoning management, substance use–related public health challenges, and the development of toxicology systems both locally and internationally. He has led collaborative initiatives with global partners, including national health agencies in Fiji, and contributes to the development of national guidelines and ongoing professional education. His academic interests include medical toxicology curriculum design, clinical practice improvement in poisoning management, international emergency care development, and leadership within academic medicine.

In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Thompson is deeply engaged in service to the university and broader medical community. He serves as Clerkship Director for the Medical Toxicology Medical Student Elective, Director of the Resident Documentation & Audit Committee, and Course Director for the Longitudinal Career Development Course at the UIC College of Medicine, where he supports student and resident growth through education, mentorship, and professional development.

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Education
MD – Northwestern University Medical School
BS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude – Xavier University of Louisiana

Postgraduate Training
Fellowship, Medical Toxicology – Toxikon Consortium (UIC / Cook County / Rush / Illinois Poison Center)
Chief Residency, Emergency Medicine – John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Residency, Emergency Medicine – John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Internship, Transitional Year – Evanston Hospital / NorthShore University HealthSystem

Poison Information Center Development in Southern India
(Developed in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and regional emergency medicine training partners)

Coordinated Healthcare Interventions for Childhood Asthma Gaps in Outcomes (CHICAGO) Trial
(Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) – Site Co-Investigator)

Previously Funded Research

Chicago Home AsthMa Pediatric (CHAMP) Pilot Program
(University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System Pediatric Asthma Community Intervention Initiative)

Addressing Paraquat Poisoning in Fiji
(Fiji Ministry of Health and University of Illinois Center for Global Health collaborative toxicology systems project)