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  
November 14, 2025 January 28-30, 2026
February 6, 2026  April 16-17, 2026

 

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine RC Agenda Closing Date Internal Medicine RC Meeting Dates
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  
November 14, 2025 February 13-14, 2026
January 23, 2026  April 24, 2026

Addiction Medicine Match Participation

Addiction medicine participates in 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 are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact ACAAM at  [email protected].