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.
January marks the inaugural Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month—a nationwide initiative led by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at SAMHSA. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the effectiveness of evidence-based treatments and breaking down the barriers to recovery.
Calling all medical students, residents, physicians, or anyone interested in learning more about addition medicine fellowship opportunities and the field as a potential career path! Join us for ACAAM's virtual Specialty Showcase on May 7 at 3 pm ET.
Register now and gain 2 months of complimentary access to the following ACAAM didactic sessions:
For the 2023 appointment year, addiction medicine participated in the National Resident Matching Program Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match. Addiction medicine will once again participate for the 2024 appointment year. In the coming month, ACAAM will contact all addiction medicine fellowship training programs regarding participation plans. Be on the lookout for an email from ACAAM staff to include a Match participation timeline, links to valuable resources, and program participation form. ACAAM will continue to play a sponsorship and convening role related to the Match and is committed to doing everything we can to support physicians in becoming experts in addiction medicine.
The Boston Children’s Hospital Pediatric Addiction Medicine Fellowship is taking applications from fellows in other addiction medicine programs (deadline January 6, 2023) for one-week virtual learning experiences in the first half of 2023 (January-May).
Because of the particular challenges posed by the cognitive and developmental changes that mark adolescence, treatment for adolescent substance use requires a distinctive approach that recognizes and respects adolescents’ desire for independence while understanding the special vulnerabilities of this period of life.
ACAAM Member Fellow-Only Virtual Convening
November 1, 1:30 - 3:30 pm EDT
Addiction medicine fellows (ACAAM Members) are invited to join a virtual convening to learn about addiction medicine careers. Louis E. Baxter, Sr., MD DFASM DABAM, will present, "Careers in Addiction Medicine: What Can I Do Within My Specialty?". This presentation will include an overview of career options within the field, many of which you have probably not even thought about. Dr. Baxter's presentation will be followed by small group networking.
Check your email for your link! We hope to see you there.
ACAAM is a proud partner in REACH (REACH: Recognizing and Eliminating disparities in Addiction through Culturally informed Healthcare), which is supported by a federal grant to the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
Minority candidates for 2023-24 Addiction Medicine fellowships are encouraged to apply for the REACH Scholar program, which provides funding as well as additional training, mentorship and scholarly activity.
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February 17, 7:30 PM EST/4:30 PM PT
Even as the recruitment season for the 2022 academic year continues, Addiction Medicine fellowships are beginning to look toward the next application cycle. Two closely related themes top the agenda: getting the word out to potential candidates and improving the process for applicants and fellowships alike.
At the latest ACAAM Virtual Town Hall on November 18, program directors, faculty, and coordinators gathered to begin discussing next steps. The meeting came exactly one month after the offer period for 2022 positions opened for most fellowships participating in the Common Decision Date. The Common Date plan provided a 3-month window of “protected time” so applicants could fully explore their options and programs could complete interviews before offers started.
With the offer period for 2022-23 fellowship positions now open, a number of fellowships are expected to continue taking applications on a rolling basis until they have filled. We will post a Recruitment Directory indicating which programs these are as soon as we receive updates from the fellowships later this week.
