2022-2023 ACAAM Calendar of EventsNational Addiction Medicine Didactic Sessions, Wednesdays, 2 - 4 pm EDT (Topics subject to change)* July 202213 NETWORKING: Fellow-Only Virtual ConveningAddiction medicine fellows heard from a panel of recent fellowship graduates providing tips, advice, and an orientation to the fellowship year.
14 NETWORKING: Program Directors Virtual Convening
With the interview season around the corner, fellowship program directors participated in a presentation on holistic review led by medical education leaders from the University of Pittsburgh.
20 National Addiction Medicine Didactic SessionEpidemiology of Substance Use Disorders
21 NETWORKING: Program Coord./Admin. Virtual Convening
Program coordinators/administrators attended a virtual meet and greet to connect with colleagues, meet new ones, and ask questions.
27 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorders: Screening, Diagnosis, Withdrawal, and Medical Management
August 20223 National Addiction Medicine Didactic SessionAlcohol: At-Risk Use, Use Disorder, and Withdrawal Management
10 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Critical Assessment of Research in Addiction
17 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Impairment in Health Professionals
24 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder
24 Addiction Medicine MATCH Opens31 International Overdose Awareness Day National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session - Open Access Webinar
Working Together to Reduce Harm and Improve Safety for People Who Use Substances
ACAAM hosted a special webinar focused on harm reduction, presented by Alexander Y. Walley, MD MSc, Boston University School of Medicine. This discussion was followed by a multidisciplinary panel on the front lines of substance use care.
September 20227 National Addiction Medicine Didactic SessionMaternal Substance Use in Pregnancy: Effects on the Neonate
14 National Addiction Medicine Didactic SessionProfessionalism in Addiction: Ethics, Legal Issues, and Advocacy
21 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Substance Use Disorders in Women
28 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Adolescent Substance Use: A Time for Prevention, Early Intervention & Treatment
October 20225 Postponed: Fellows Virtual ConveningThis event was postponed until November 1, 1;30-3:30 pm ET, to allow our members who may be obser ving the holy day, Yom Kippur, to do so without conflict.
6 NETWORKING: Program Directors Virtual Convening
Program Directors (ACAAM Members) are invited to join a virtual convening to discuss the NRMP Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match experience to date. Questions will be answered, as well as tips and best practices shared. Plan to join us! Additional information will be emailed to all ACAAM Member program directors.
12 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Vaping: Background, Epidemiology, Regulatory Issues
13 NETWORKING: Program Coordinators/Administrators Virtual Convening
Program coordinators/administers (ACAAM Members) are invited to join a virtual convening to network and discuss best practices for supporting an addiction medicine fellowship program, with a special emphasis on the NRMP Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match. Bring any and all questions! More information will be emailed to all ACAAM Member program coordinators/administrators.
19 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Gambling Disorder: Screening, Diagnosis, and Management
26 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Transformative Change
November 20221 ACAAM Member Fellow-Only Virtual Convening (Special Time - 1:30 - 3:30 pm ET)Addiction medicine fellows (ACAAM Members) are invited to join a virtual convening to learn about addiction medicine careers. Louis E. Baxter, Sr., MD DFASM DABAM, will present, "Careers in Addiction Medicine: What Can I Do Within My Specialty?". This presentation will include an overview of career options within the field, many of which you have probably not even thought about. Dr. Baxter's presentation will be followed by small group networking. Be sure to join us! Additional information will be emailed to all ACAAM Fellow Members.
2 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Stigma and Discrimination in Addiction
9 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder: A Board Review
11 ACAAM Member Reception in conjunction with the AMERSA Annual Conference
16 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
6-7 pm, Hyatt Regency Boston, Room: Quincy, Lower Level
Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders
30 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Co-Occurring Medical Disorders in Addiction Medicine
30 Addiction Medicine MATCH DayDecember 20227 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Screening and Brief Intervention for Substance Use
11 2023 ACAAM Annual Meeting Workshop Abstract Submission Deadline14 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session Co-Occurring Pain Disorders in Addiction Medicine
21 National Addiction Medicine Didactic SessionJails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Substance Use Disorders
January 20233 2023 ACAAM Annual Meeting Fellow Lightning Round Submission Deadline4 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session History of Addiction Treatment
11 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Drug Courts
18 NETWORKING: Fellow-Only Virtual Convening, 2-4 pm EDT
ACAAM Members will hear from a panel of recent program graduates who will talk about their experiences in the post-graduation job search, their first and current jobs, and their advice on preparing for the ABPM Board exam. Following the panel, fellows will have the chance to break into smaller groups and network with one another to share ideas, learn tips from their peers, and make new connections that can benefit them as they begin their careers.
19 NETWORKING: Program Directors Virtual Convening, 3-4 pm ET
Program Directors (ACAAM Members) will hear about the recently completed addiction medicine Match and overall statistics. We will discuss and brainstorm ideas for expanding the pipeline both nationally and locally, Match participation tips, as well as engage in additional conversation about attendee-generated topics to learn from one another. You don’t want to miss this!
25 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Cannabidiol and Addiction: Separating Science from Fiction
26 NETWORKING: Program Coordinators/Administrators Virtual Convening, 3-4 pm ET
Program Administrators (ACAAM Members) who participate in this meeting will connect with their peers and engage in attendee-generated conversations to help one another with challenges and conversations to benefit them in their important role.
February 20231 National Addiction Medicine Didactic SessionToxicology Testing in Addiction
8 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Addiction Across the Lifespan 1: The Impact of Substance Use on the Developing Adolescent Brain
15 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Addiction Across the Lifespan 2: Geriatric Populations
22 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Nicotine & Tobacco: Hot Topics for 'Carrying the Torch'
March 20231 National Addiction Medicine Didactic SessionAddiction Medicine in Veteran Populations
8 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
AA for Professionals and Selected AA Literature for Professionals
15 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
The Genetics of Addiction
22 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Behavioral Addictions: Beyond Gambling
29 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Series Recordings
There will not be a live didactic session this week. ACAAM members are encourage to view past recordings from either the 2021-2022 series or those presented thus far as part of the 2022-2023 series. Visit addictioncme.org to access.
April 20235 National Addiction Medicine Didactic SessionAddiction Medicine: A Canadian Perspective
11-12 2023 ACAAM Annual Meeting
Education, Belonging, and Connection: Leveraging our common purpose to create meaningful change
19 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
26 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session
Motivational Interviewing
May 20233 National Addiction Medicine Didactic SessionSubstance Use Disorder Treatment Landscape
9 3rd Annual Addiction Medicine Fellowship Recruitment Fair10 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session Reducing Harm and Ensuring Equity for Patients Who Use Stimulants
17 NETWORKING: Fellow-Only Virtual Convening18 NETWORKING: Program Directors Virtual Convening 24 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session Neurobiology of Addiction
25 NETWORKING: Program Coordinators/Administrators Virtual Convening31 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session Hospice, Palliative Care, and Addiction Medicine: Common Ground
June 20237 National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session (last of the 22-23 series)Perioperative Care of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
8 4th Annual Addiction Medicine Fellow Virtual Graduation Event *Download a copy of the current 2022-2023 ACAAM National Addiction Medicine Didactic Session Schedule. Note, topics and speakers are subject to change. |