The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast is back for Season 5, supported by ACAAM, and the team wants to hear directly from clinicians. As part of the upcoming season, the Curbsiders will feature a Listener Q&A episode, inviting questions from the addiction medicine community. This is an opportunity to bring forward the real issues clinicians are grappling with in practice.
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Are you an addiction medicine ACAAM fellow eager to share your insights with a national audience? Now’s your chance! The Call for Fellow Lightning Round Proposals is accepting submissions for 2026.
Selected submissions will be presented during the May 27 virtual Fellow Lightning Round Session, which highlights the voices of future leaders in addiction medicine while supporting professional growth through peer learning. This is your opportunity to deliver a dynamic 5-minute oral presentation on a topic of your choice and share your work with a national audience of addiction medicine fellows and faculty.
Are you heading to a medical conference or grand rounds outside of addiction medicine and want to help raise awareness about fellowship training? ACAAM has the perfect tool to help you spark meaningful conversations wherever you go.
ACAAM members can request a free “Ask Me About Addiction Medicine Fellowship Training” button — updated with a fresh new look and an easy‑to‑scan QR code. Wear it at conferences, meetings, grand rounds, or even day‑to‑day to help others learn about addiction medicine and discover pathways into the specialty. It’s a simple, effective way to support recruitment and grow interest in the field.
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 ACAAM Award Recipients, celebrating outstanding contributions to the field of academic addiction medicine! Please join us in congratulating the following honorees:
We are excited to introduce the newest members of the ACAAM Board of Directors!
We invite you to celebrate these accomplishments and look ahead with us as we continue building a future of excellence and equity in academic addiction medicine. Learn more about ACAAM's mission.
The ACAAM Online Community is your dedicated space to engage with peers, ask questions, and share resources that support your work in academic addiction medicine. Whether you want to start a conversation, offer your expertise, or find new tools that enhance your practice, the community is here to help you grow.
Customize your profile, adjust your notifications, and jump into the discussions that matter most to you. We look forward to seeing you join the conversation and make the most of this vibrant member network!
January marks Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a time to raise awareness and encourage action for individuals, families, and practitioners impacted by substance use. This month is dedicated to supporting those contemplating or seeking help, empowering health care providers to adopt best practices, and reminding loved ones that recovery is possible. By promoting evidence-based treatment—including medications for substance use disorders—we can help eliminate stigma and open doors to healing.
SAMHSA provides a comprehensive SUD Awareness Month Toolkit with messaging, graphics, templates, and resources to spread the word. Join us in amplifying this important message and making treatment accessible to all.
As we close out a year filled with gratitude, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who make our mission possible. The 2025 ACAAM Member Volunteers have shown unwavering dedication, sharing their time, expertise, and passion to advance the field of addiction medicine.
Thank you to each and every volunteer for your steadfast support and contributions! Together, we are making a lasting impact.
Match Day may have passed, but there’s still time to secure an addiction medicine fellowship for the 2026–2027 appointment year. Several programs have open positions, and applicants can connect directly with fellowships for details and next steps.
Download the roster of programs with available positions, explore postings on the ACAAM Career Center, and review the interactive map for more options. Applicants can submit materials through ERAS, just confirm with individual programs whether they use this system. Don’t miss your chance to advance your career in addiction medicine!
The ACAAM Online Community is your members-only hub for collaboration, questions, and insights in academic addiction medicine. It’s where peers come together to share ideas, exchange resources, and tackle real-world challenges in the field.
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The November 19 Career Development Sessions are now available on the Education Portal! Active ACAAM members can watch these recordings and explore our full library of past sessions at anytime. Continue building your expertise in addiction medicine with resources designed to support your professional growth.
Catch up on these recently recorded sessions:
ACAAM is proud to introduce two new virtual resource guides designed to support the growth and sustainability of addiction medicine fellowship programs. Whether you’re a program director, faculty member, healthcare administrator, or advocate for addiction medicine education, these guides provide actionable strategies and practical tools to help you succeed.
Are you interested in academic addiction medicine? Make sure you’re in the loop—two important communications have already gone out to this group, and you won’t want to miss the next one!
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Are you passionate about advancing your career in addiction medicine and health equity? Discover a range of research career development programs designed to support emerging leaders in the field. Opportunities like the VA Advanced Fellowship in Addiction Treatment, RAMS, REACH, LEAD, and CHERISH, offer specialized training, mentorship, and research experience to help you grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. Each program is tailored to develop future leaders in addiction medicine and health equity.
Explore all of our research career development programs and find the right fit for your professional goals. If you know of similar programs that should be included, please email us at [email protected] — we welcome your input!
Ready to strengthen your addiction medicine knowledge and prepare for certification? ACAAM offers powerful resources designed by experts to help you succeed:
The ACAAM Question Bank, reviewed and revised for 2025, is an online tool designed to help you prepare for the ABPM exam and strengthen your clinical decision-making. It features 186 evidence-based questions across all 17 ABPM content areas and offers a flexible study mode so you can learn at your own pace. You’ll get instant access to answers, references, and explanations, plus unlimited access whenever you need it.
ACAAM is excited to announce that John Fomeche, MD, has been selected as the 2025 ACAAM/AOD Health Rich Saitz Editorial Intern!
Dr. Fomeche is currently an Addiction Medicine Fellow at Yale University and a recent graduate of the Stamford Hospital Internal Medicine Residency. Born in Cameroon and raised in Arizona, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona and studied abroad in Singapore before attending medical school in Poland. These experiences across continents have shaped his global perspective on health, equity, and patient care.
This September, communities nationwide honor Recovery Awareness Month—a time to celebrate individuals in recovery and the communities that support them. At ACAAM, we’re investing in the next generation of addiction medicine leaders through education, advocacy, and equity-driven programs.
You can help shape the future of compassionate, evidence-based care:
