Starting a New Fellowship

There are many steps to building and running an addiction medicine fellowship. We have outlined key accreditation requirements and steps to get you started and are here for any additional support you need. 

Accreditation Fact Sheet 


ACGME Application Information and Deadlines

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accepts new accreditation applications on an ongoing basis. Learn more about the ACGME program application process. Visit any of the three (3) ACGME Review Committees (RCs) that oversee addiction medicine fellowship program applications. The RC webpages include the Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program application and full ACGME Program Requirements for Addiction Medicine. Application deadlines and meetings are included below. 

Family Medicine
Family Medicine RC Agenda Closing Date  Family Medicine RC Meeting Dates 
February 7, 2025 April 17-18, 2025
August 7, 2025 October 16-17, 2025
November 14, 2025 January 28-20, 2026
February 6, 2026 April 16-17, 2026
 
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine RC Agenda Closing Date Internal Medicine RC Meeting Dates
February 14, 2025 April 25-26, 2025
June 30, 2025 September 12-13, 2025
November 14, 2025 January 23-24, 2026
February 6, 2026 April 17-18, 2026
July 10, 2026 September 18-19, 2026
Psychiatry
Psychiatry RC Agenda Closing Date Psychiatry RC Meeting Dates  
January 24, 2025 April 25, 2025
   

Addiction Medicine Match Participation

Beginning with the application cycle for 2023-2024 academic year positions, addiction medicine is participating with the National Resident Match Program Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match. Participation in the Match program allows applicants and programs to consider all options before making a decision. This match service is specific to ACGME-accredited fellowship programs. 

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We're here to help

We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact ACAAM at  [email protected].