Dr. Frederick W. Oehme, a past president of The Society of Toxicology, has been named the 2003 recipient of the Society's Education Award. The Society of Toxicology is a international organization of 5,300 members devoted to the practice of academic, corporate, regulatory and consulting toxicology. The Education Award is presented to an individual who is distinguished by the teaching and training of toxicologists, and who has made significant contributions to education in the broad field of toxicology. Dr. Oehme proposed, organized and presented the Society of Toxicology's 1st continuing education course in 1980. He chaired additional courses in 1981, 1987 and 2002. Continuing education is presently a major part of the Society's annual meetings. Dr. Oehme has mentored 61 MS and PhD students at Kansas State University. He installed a 24 hour-7day information response center providing information on chemical hazards, potential clinical emergencies and environmental contamination in animals, wildlife, human beings and the general environment. This career achievement award reflects excellence in toxicology education and the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Kansas State University.