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Learning from Leaders: A Presidential Lecture Series for the Next Generation

Addiction medicine fellows and medical trainees are invited to participate in Sharing the Wisdom: A Presidential Lecture Series for the Next Generation, hosted by the UNC School of Medicine Addiction Medicine Program.

Join ACAAM on April 24 for a Member Meet-Up at ASAM 2026

Heading to the ASAM 2026 Annual Conference? Don’t miss ACAAM’s Member Meet-Up on April 24 — a special evening just for our community!

• Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego - Torrey Hill AB (Seaport Tower, 3rd Floor)
  
• When: 7–8 PM PT
  

Swing by to unwind and reconnect with friends and colleagues! No registration is required. Whether you’re attending #ASAM2026 or will be nearby, we’d love to see you there.

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ACAAM Member - Fellow Lightning Round Virtual Event on May 27

Make plans to join ACAAM on Wednesday, May 27 from 2-4 pm ET. The 2026 Fellow Lightning Round Presentations will provide new insights and knowledge into various academic addiction medicine topics. Tune in on Zoom as 16 addiction medicine fellows take the virtual stage for a 5-minute/5-slide presentation on topics of their choice. Explore the 2026 Presentation Summaries today for a sneak peek of what's to come.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Explore the Presentation Summaries and Register Now

All ACAAM members have received an email with the Zoom link, make sure to access the event using that link on May 28. It will also be included in the upcoming ACAAM Weekly Digest.

7th Annual Addiction Medicine Fellow Virtual Graduation & ACAAM Awards Recognition Event

Held June 3, 2026

Explore a Career in Addiction Medicine: Join ACAAM’s Virtual Specialty Showcase

Are you considering a future in addiction medicine or simply curious about what fellowship training and a career in the field look like?

The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) invites medical students, residents, and practicing physicians to its upcoming virtual Specialty Showcase on May 5 at 3 pm ET.

Join Colleagues Nationwide for the 2026 AMAC!

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: 

Advocate for the Future of Addiction Medicine in Washington, D.C.

Join ASAM for the 2025 Addiction Medicine Advocacy Conference, taking place September 15–16, 2025 in Washington, D.C. This two-day, in-person event offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of addiction medicine policy alongside fellow advocates from across the country.

As part of the conference, you'll take part in scheduled meetings with federal lawmakers and congressional staff, bringing visibility to the most pressing issues facing addiction medicine today—workforce needs, access to care, research, and more. Your voice can help drive real change.

Relive the 2024-2025 ACAAM Graduation and Awards Celebration

Join us in honoring the remarkable achievements of this year’s graduating fellows and distinguished award recipients! Our June 4th virtual event featured inspiring messages from ACAAM leadership, heartfelt tributes to this year’s honorees, and a celebratory graduation procession for the class of 2024–2025.

Missed the live event or want to experience it again? Watch the full celebration on demand and applaud the next generation of addiction medicine leaders.

Watch the Graduation Video

Hear from Addiction Medicine Experts on Why They Love Their Work

In this new video, addiction medicine professionals share why they love practicing addiction medicine and the deep fulfillment that comes from guiding patients on their recovery journey. If you’ve ever wondered what makes addiction medicine such a meaningful field, this video offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of those dedicated to healing and hope.

Watch Now!

Thank You to All Who Support Addiction Recovery

As National Addiction Treatment Week (October 21-25, 2024) comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every clinician, counselor, and professional committed to treating patients affected by addiction. This week, we joined ASAM to emphasize that addiction is a treatable disease, not a moral failing.

If you missed any of this week’s resources, explore highlights such as:

Elevate Your Leadership Skills: ACAAM Faculty Development Series

We are thrilled to launch the first virtual session of our new ACAAM Faculty Development Series, "Decoding the ACGME Alphabet Soup of Running a Fellowship," on August 7 at 3 pm ET. Led by Claudia Moore, MD, and Kenneth Zoucha, MD, from the University of Nebraska, this session will delve into best practices and guidelines for addiction medicine fellowships. It's designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in program leadership and ensure compliance.

This exclusive education offering, free for ACAAM members, includes:

5th Annual Addiction Medicine Fellow Virtual Graduation & ACAAM Awards Recognition Event

On June 5, 2024, ACAAM hosted the 5th Annual Addiction Medicine Fellow Virtual Graduation to honor the Class of 2024. Over 200 graduates were called out by name as they crossed the virtual stage. George Koob, PhD, Director, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and Nora Volkow, MD, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, gave the commencement remarks. New this year, the graduation event included recognition of the 2024 ACAAM Award recipients, James F. Callahan, DPA and Richard Saitz, MD MPH FACP DFASAM (posthumously). 

Alexander Y. Walley, MD MSc, ACAAM President, welcomed everyone to ACAAM's most favorite annual event. The event began with recognition of the 2024 award recipients announced by Jeanette M. Tetrault, MD, ACAAM Immediate Past President and Awards Committee Chair. For award recipient bios and acceptance remarks, refer to the 'Highlights' section below.

Join us on January 17 for Part 2 of the ACAAM Early Career Education Series About Disseminating Your Research

Part 2 of the ACAAM Early Career Education Series is coming up on Wednesday, January 17, from 3-4 pm ET. Join us for a presentation on "Dissemination of Your Work and Research Through Manuscripts and Conference Submissions." This is the second part of a three-part series for fellows, recent program graduates, and junior faculty.

The final session will be held on February 15 at 3 pm ET. 

Register for Part 2 of the ACAAM Virtual Learning Series on January 11

Join us for the second part of our ACAAM Virtual Learning Series, "Leveraging ACGME Requirements to Create a Community-Based Addiction Medicine Rotation to Educate and Mentor Internists in Harm Reduction," on Thursday, January 11, from 3-4 pm ET. This FREE session is the second part of a three-part series geared toward faculty in established and emerging fellowship programs, although all are welcome.

The final session will be held on April 18 at 3 pm ET. 

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2023 ACAAM Annual Meeting
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

April 11-12, 2023 | Gaylord National Resort | National Harbor, MD

November 11, 2022, 6 - 7 PM EDT

We can't wait to see our members who are attending the 2022 AMERSA Annual Conference. Stop by from 6-7 pm EDT at the Hyatt Regency Boston, Quincy Room. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. 

No registration is necessary. We look forward to seeing our members there!

Upcoming Events: May and June

Addiction Medicine Fellowship Recruitment Fair
Wednesday, May 11, 7:30 pm EDT

Anticipation is building for the ACAAM Addiction Medicine Fellowship Recruitment Fair. The virtual 90-minute event will get under way with a welcome from ACAAM President Jeanette Tetrault, MD. Following a presentation on addiction medicine training by ACAAM Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs Timothy Brennan, MD, MPH, the remainder of the fair will be a learning and networking opportunity where participants can visit fellowships at individual breakout “tables.” Residency programs across the nation have been invited to have their residents attend. Thank you to the program directors in the ACAAM Pipeline Task Group for helping plan the event. 

Virtual Addiction Medicine Fellowship Graduation
Thursday, June 9, 6:00 pm EDT

Two national leaders in addiction research will return to give the opening remarks for the 2022 Virtual Addiction Medicine Fellowship Graduation. Nora Volkow, MD, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, will join George Koob, PhD, Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, in celebrating the Class of 2022, along with family, friends, faculty and others. Drs. Volkow and Koob, who have both been instrumental in advancing Addiction Medicine, also spoke at last year’s virtual graduation. Following their remarks, this year’s graduates will be recognized in a virtual procession of individual slides as ACAAM leaders announce their names.