Upcoming Session: January 14, 2026
Save the Date! Join us on January 14 from 2–4 pm ET for two dynamic virtual sessions designed to help you thrive in academic medicine and navigate academic rank with confidence.
Hour 1: Equity in Action – How Roles Are Evolving in Today’s Academic Landscape (2-3 pm ET)
Join the AR-DEI Committee for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how professionals across diverse roles are integrating equity and DEI principles into their work. Panelists will share real-world examples of how their responsibilities in research, program development, recruitment, teaching, or clinical care have shifted in response to today’s climate. This conversation will highlight practical strategies, challenges, and opportunities for advancing equity in academic medicine.
Hour 2: Navigating the Bureaucracy of Academic Rank – Moving Up the Academic Ladder (3-4 pm ET)
Academic advancement doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Jeff Haney, MD—an expert in faculty development—will demystify the promotion process and share actionable strategies for planning and progressing through academic tracks.
ACAAM Members: Look out for registration details coming your way in December!
Catch Up Anytime: Free ACAAM Career Development Session Recordings
ACAAM Career Development Sessions are free and available on-demand for all active ACAAM members! These sessions cover essential topics to support professional growth in addiction medicine.
Access is limited to active ACAAM members. For full details, explore the recordings or review the session descriptions below.
ACGME Basics: Addiction Medicine Edition
Presenter: Dr. Claudia Moore
Summary: Gain a clear understanding of ACGME requirements and practical guidance for implementing addiction medicine training standards within your program.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty, Program Leaders
Advocating on Behalf of Your Patients
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Wakeman
Summary: Explores the vital role of addiction medicine physicians as advocates and learn practical strategies for engaging in advocacy at patient, institutional, and policy levels.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty
The ASAM Criteria
Presenter: Dr. Brian Hurley
Summary: Covers principles of The ASAM Criteria, continuum of care, clinical decision-making, and patient-centered approaches.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty, Senior Faculty
Transformative Change
Presenter: Dr. Honora Englander
Summary: Explores leadership and change in addiction medicine through personal journey and values-driven transformation.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty, Senior Faculty, Program Administrators
Contract and Salary Negotiation
Presenter: Dr. Scott Hadland
Summary: Guidance on academic job offers, salary negotiation, and compensation structures.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty
Decoding the ACGME Alphabet Soup of Running a Fellowship
Presenter: Drs. Claudia Moore & Kenneth Zoucha
Summary: Simplifies ACGME standards and best practices for running a fellowship program.
Target Audience: Junior Faculty, Program Leaders
Disseminating Your Work and Research Through Manuscripts and Conference Submissions
Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Samuels
Summary: Tips for submitting abstracts and manuscripts for publication and conferences.
Target Audience: All Members
Starting an Inpatient Consult Service
Presenter: UC Davis Health Team
Summary: Toolkit for launching a consult service, staffing, and demonstrating value to hospitals.
Target Audience: All Members
Creating a Community-Based Rotation
Presenter: UIC & Rush Team
Summary: Designing harm reduction rotations for IM residents and building community partnerships.
Target Audience: All Members
Addiction Care for the Unstably Housed
Presenter: Dr. Nicholaus Christian
Summary: Training providers to engage patients experiencing homelessness using trust-building and harm reduction.
Target Audience: All Members
How to Access
Recordings are available on-demand for ACAAM active members, ensuring flexible and timely access to educational content. Access the education portal for detailed descriptions.
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