Share Your Expertise! Submit Your Proposal by March 17

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. 

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Honoring Excellence in Addiction Medicine: Meet the 2026 ACAAM Award Recipients

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:

Congratulations to ACAAM's New 2026 Board Members

We are excited to introduce the newest members of the ACAAM Board of Directors! 

Explore ACAAM's 2025 Key Milestones

• Membership 
• Networking and Engagement 
• Education, Programs, & Products
• Workforce and Academic Development
• Financial Outlook

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.

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Specialized Training for Future Leaders in Addiction Medicine

ACAAM Fellows, enhance your training in adolescent substance use care with a one-week Pediatric Addiction Medicine Rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital. Fellows will gain practical insight into treatment approaches that honor young patients’ growing independence while supporting their vulnerabilities during this critical stage of life.

This immersive program includes 16 hours of clinical telehealth in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program (ASAP) with a multidisciplinary team, virtual clinical rounds and clinical meetings, and access to valuable educational didactics during and after rotation.

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Explore the Full List of ACAAM's Volunteer Community

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Join the Conversation: Member Exclusive Virtual Hub

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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On-Demand Access to November 19 Career Development Sessions

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:

• ACGME Basics: Addiction Medicine Edition
• Advocating on Behalf of Your Patients
• The ASAM Criteria
• Transformative Change
• Contract and Salary Negotiation
• And more!

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Your Complete Toolkit for Fellowship Success

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.

Sign Up for ACAAM News and Opportunities

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!

Sign up for ACAAM’s mailing list by filling out our Interest Form. You’ll receive timely updates on:

Research Career Development Opportunities

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!

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Master the ABPM Exam & Advance Your Practice 

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

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. 

Welcoming Dr. John Fomeche as the 2025 ACAAM/AOD Health Editorial Intern

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.

Honoring Courage, Advancing Care: Join ACAAM This Recovery Awareness Month

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: 

Spark Conversations & Inspire Future Fellows

Are you attending a conference outside of addiction medicine? ACAAM has a simple, eye-catching way to help our members spread the word about fellowship training: free “Ask me about Addiction Medicine Fellowship Training” buttons!

When you request your button, you’ll also receive: