Stay Tuned: Upcoming Episode Launching June 13th

The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast is back with Season 4, launching a brand-new episode on June 13! This  series features leading voices in addiction medicine, offering practice-changing knowledge to support clinicians, trainees, and especially incoming addiction medicine fellows.

The podcast brings expert interviews that break down complex addiction topics, tackle stigma, and provide actionable strategies for integrating evidence-based treatment and harm reduction into everyday practice.

Explore Fellowship Training, Subspecialty Insights, and Expert Career Guidance

If you couldn’t attend the live 2025 Addiction Medicine Specialty Showcase, now’s your chance to catch up! This engaging virtual event features expert-led discussions on addiction medicine fellowships, subspecialty training opportunities, and the wide range of career paths available in the field.

Hear directly from ACAAM President Dr. Alexander Y. Walley and Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs Dr. Tim Brennan as they share insights and answer real-world questions from attendees. Whether you're a student, resident, or practicing physician, this session offers the guidance and inspiration to help you take the next step in your career.

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Explore What's Ahead in Academic Addiction Medicine

ACAAM is excited to share that our Calendar of Events is now available through June 2026, providing our community with even more time to plan, engage, and grow. Whether you’re looking for networking opportunities, didactic sessions, or important deadlines, our calendar brings it all together in one place.

Staying connected to the ACAAM community is key to advancing your career in academic addiction medicine. From virtual learning sessions to specialty programming and events that support AR/DEI, our calendar reflects our commitment to preparing the next generation of addiction medicine leaders.

Explore the Calendar of Events

Empower Your Graduating Fellows: Gift an ACAAM Membership

Attention Program Directors and Administrators: Empower your graduating fellows with an ACAAM Recent Fellowship Program Graduate Membership! As they step into the professional world, give them the advantage of joining a vibrant community of academic addiction medicine peers and mentors. Benefits of members for recent fellowship graduates include:

• Eligibility to join a committee and/or the Board of Directors,
• Free access to the Addiction e-Practice Test (ADePT) and didactic recordings, and discounted access to the ACAAM Question Bank, each an essential tool to prepare for the ABPM certification exam,
• Access to the online ACAAM Community and a network of academic addiction physicians,
• New faculty development sessions (virtual and recorded), and
• Weekly ACAAM National Addiction Medicine Didactic Curriculum live, virtual meetings and recordings.

Give the gift of ACAAM today by purchasing a membership for your graduating fellow(s). All you need to do is complete the form and submit payment. We'll handle the rest!

Supporting Addiction Medicine Leaders

We’re expanding the conversation! ACAAM is now on Bluesky, your new space to connect, collaborate, and stay informed. Follow us for the latest news, upcoming events, career opportunities, and community discussions in academic addiction medicine.

Strengthening Our Community, Expanding Opportunities, and Supporting the Future of Addiction Medicine

ACAAM remains' steadfast in our mission to support our dedicated members and advance addiction medicine through collaboration, advocacy, and education. Together, we are making meaningful progress:

• Staying Connected: The ACAAM Online Community provides a private space for members to share insights, discuss challenges, and support one another.
• Amplifying Our Voice: We are proud to continue collaborating with leading medical organizations through membership in AAMC and relationships with ASAM, AMERSA, and AAAP to advocate for the field of addiction medicine.
• Advancing the REACH 2.0 Initiative: With funding from the SAHMSA Minority Fellowship Program, our REACH 2.0 program is developing a well-equipped workforce to address substance use disorders nationwide.
• Expanding Fellowships: With 106 ACGME-accredited programs, we are committed to securing funding and grants to strengthen addiction medicine training.
• Celebrating New Graduates: Our 6th Annual Addiction Medicine Fellow Virtual Graduation & ACAAM Awards Recognition Event on June 4, 2025, will honor our newest fellows, reinforcing our commitment to their continued success.

• Fellow Lightning Round – Fellows can showcase research, case reports, and innovations. Eligible to apply? Submit a proposal by March 14 to participate in the May 28 virtual Fellow Lightning Round session.

Honoring Excellence in Addiction Medicine: Meet the 2025 ACAAM Award Recipients

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 ACAAM Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the field of academic addiction medicine. Please join us in congratulating:

Hear from Addiction Medicine Experts on Why They Love Their Work

In this new video, addiction medicine professionals share why they love practicing addiction medicine and the deep fulfillment that comes from guiding patients on their recovery journey. If you’ve ever wondered what makes addiction medicine such a meaningful field, this video offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of those dedicated to healing and hope.

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