Explore the Full List of ACAAM's Volunteer Community & Welcome New Leaders

As we reflect on a a year filled with gratitude, we want to thank our 2024 ACAAM Member Volunteers for their steadfast commitment to advancing the field of addiction medicine.

We are also excited to welcome new voices to our Community— dedicated Committee and Community Volunteers, as well as our Members of the Board of Directors—who bring fresh ideas and perspectives to shape the future of our field.

Specialized Training for Future Leaders in Addiction Medicine

ACAAM Fellows, enhance your training in adolescent substance use care with a one-week Pediatric Addiction Medicine Rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital. This immersive program includes 16 hours of clinical telehealth with a multidisciplinary team, virtual rounds, research meetings, and access to valuable educational resources.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain specialized skills in a unique, supportive environment. Spots are limited—learn more and apply today!

Apply Today!

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:

Celebrate Excellence in Academic Addiction Medicine

The ACAAM Call for Awards is open until Tuesday, October 8! Nominate an ACAAM member who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to academic addiction medicine in education, clinical care, research, or policy. The prestigious Kevin B. Kunz Award will be presented at the Virtual ACAAM Awards Recognition Event on June 4, 2025.

Award recipients will receive a personalized award and have the opportunity to give an acceptance speech, highlighting their achievements and impact on the field.

Eligibility & Selection

• Nominees must be current ACAAM members with an exceptional track record in academic addiction medicine.
• Submit a nomination form, a letter of recommendation, and the nominee’s CV by October 8.
• The ACAAM Awards Committee will review all nominations, with final approval by the Board of Directors.

Submit Your Nomination Today

Rich Saitz Addiction Medicine Editorial Internship

Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence & American College of Academic Addiction Medicine

Applications open: July 18, 2024
Deadline for applications: August 30, 2024, Noon CT
Compensation: $2000 USD
Duration: October 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (approximately 5 hours per month)
Open to: Addiction Medicine fellows

Position Description

The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence (AOD Health) & the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) seek applications from addiction medicine fellows for our Rich Saitz Addiction Medicine Editorial Internship. Qualified applicants will have strong English-language writing skills and an interest in addiction medicine publishing and critical appraisal of the peer-reviewed literature. Editorial interns will be mentored by senior addiction medicine faculty to gain experience in rigorous review of the addiction medicine literature and the field of academic publishing. This experience will serve as a launching point for an addiction medicine fellow to take on future roles in editing and publishing in the field of addiction medicine. The editorial internship is directed by Dr Darius Rastegar (Johns Hopkins Medicine).

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.

ACAAM Member - Fellow Lightning Round Virtual Event on May 15

Make plans to join ACAAM on Wednesday, May 15 from 2-4 pm EDT. The 2024 Fellow Lightning Round Presentations will provide new insights and knowledge into various academic addiction medicine topics. Tune in next week as 19 addiction medicine fellows take the virtual stage for a 5-minute/5-slide presentation on topics of their choice. Explore the 2024 Presentation Summaries today for a sneak peek of what's to come.

We look forward to seeing you virtually next week!

Explore the Presentation Summaries

All ACAAM members have received an email with the Zoom link, make sure to access the event using that link on May 15. It will also be included in the upcoming ACAAM Weekly Digest.

It's time to renew your ACAAM Membership

ACAAM Members: Your ACAAM membership runs on an academic year (July 1 - June 30) — make sure to renew your ACAAM membership today before your benefits expire on June 30. Visit www.acaam.org/login and click 'My Profile' to access your membership information. 

Renew Your Individual Membership

We look forward to Trainees, Fellows, and Recent Fellowship Program Graduates to continue on the renewal pathway to grow a network of addiction medicine peers and further your knowledge in the field. Trainees and Fellows will renew as a Recent Fellowship Program Graduate, and Recent Graduates will renew as Regular Members. Regular Members will continue as Regular Members. 

Program Directors & Administrators: Empower Your Graduating Fellows

Attention Program Directors and Administrators: Empower your graduating fellows with an ACAAM Recent Fellowship Program Graduate Membership! As they step into the professional world, give them the advantage of joining a vibrant community of academic addiction medicine peers and mentors. With this membership, your fellows gain access to invaluable resources such as board prep materials, networking opportunities, and career guidance. Don't miss out on this chance to invest in their future success!

Give the gift of ACAAM today by purchasing a membership for your graduating fellow(s). 

Gift ACAAM Membership

Looking for something to gift your graduating fellows?

ACAAM is providing the opportunity for Program Directors and Administrators to gift their graduating fellows their ACAAM membership for the 2024-2025 renewal cycle. Please click the link below to gift a graduating fellow a Recent Fellowship Graduate Membership ($105). Select the number of memberships you would like to gift, enter the graduating fellow's contact information, and submit your payment. We'll handle the rest!

Gift A Membership Today!

• Upon receipt of your form submission and payment, ACAAM will update your graduating fellow's profile indicating membership is paid through June 30, 2025.
• The individual receives an automated email noting payment and an updated membership expiration date of June 30, 2025.
• An ACAAM team member follows up with an email to inform them of the gifted purchase.
• As part of the gifting program, ACAAM can also mail you gift cards to present to your graduate(s). This option is available through June 14, 2024. Please allow for 7-10 business days to receive the gift cards. 

A message from President Alexander Walley, MD MSc, about gifting:
"A core mission of Addiction Medicine Fellowships and ACAAM is to ensure that our graduates are equipped to become board certified and deliver high quality addiction specialty care. By gifting the graduating fellows with a new graduate ACAAM membership, our fellowship makes sure that our fellows can stay connected with fellowship programs and training. They maintain access to ACAAM's ADEPT training exam as a membership benefit which will help them prepare for their board exam, which most take in the fall after they graduate. They also can access the weekly Wednesday Didactic Series that can keep them current on core addiction medicine clinical issues. Experiencing the benefits of an individual ACAAM membership will help graduates continue as ACAAM members and help grow academic addiction medicine."

Make Your Submissions by May 1 for AMERSA's 2024 Annual Conference

AMERSA is now accepting submissions for abstracts, workshops, and conference awards until Wednesday, May 1. Whether you have research to share, an innovative workshop idea, or are seeking a conference award to join AMERSA in Chicago, now is the time to submit! 

Mark your calendars for AMERSA's 48th Annual Conference, taking place November 14–16 in Chicago, IL. This year's event will feature oral abstract sessions, live poster sessions, and interactive skills-based workshops. 

ACAAM Hosts Virtual Event for Anyone Interested in Addiction Medicine Fellowship Opportunities

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.

Exclusive Offer:

Register now and gain 2 months of complimentary access to the following ACAAM didactic sessions:

Explore ACAAM's 2023 Highlights: Growth in Membership and Engagement

• Membership Updates
• Networking and Engagement 
• Education, Programs, & Products
• Workforce and Academic Development
• Financial Outlook

Join us in celebrating these milestones and envisioning a future of excellence and equity in academic addiction medicine! Learn more about ACAAM's mission.

ACAAM by the Numbers

2024 ACAAM Award Recipients: James F. Callahan, DPA, and Richard Saitz, MD MPH FACP DFASM

Congratulations to the 2024 ACAAM Award Recipients, recognizing exemplary achievements in academic addiction medicine! Our appreciation goes out to James F. Callahan, DPA, for being selected as the recipient of the 2024 Kevin B. Kunz Award. Additionally, we extend our tribute to the late Richard Saitz, MD MPH FACP DFASAM, for being selected as the recipient of the 2024 Keeper of the Flame Award.

Mark your calendars for June 5 and join us at the Annual Addiction Medicine Fellow Virtual Graduation and ACAAM Awards Recognition Event. Let's come together to celebrate these remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to our field. 

ACAAM Award Recipients

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. 

Explore the Full List of ACAAM's Volunteer Community

In a year of gratitude, we want to thank our 2023 ACAAM Member Volunteers for their unwavering dedication to advancing addiction medicine. We are also thrilled to welcome new faces and names—Committee and Advisory Group Volunteers—who bring unique perspectives to our community.

Click below to view the full list of volunteers and see who's driving the future of addiction medicine.

View the List of ACAAM Volunteers

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. 

Congratulations to Gail D'Onofrio on Her Achievement!

In October, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced the election of 90 regular members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. 

Among the 90 new members was Gail D’Onofrio, MD MS, an ACAAM board member who serves as the Albert E. Kent Professor of Emergency Medicine, Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases) and Professor of Medicine, Core Addiction at Yale University. She earned this prestigious honor “For foreseeing the exploding opioid misuse epidemic, identifying the opportunity during emergency care, and developing knowledge and policy to change the practice. Her studies on alcohol-related seizures, alcohol interventions, and emergency department-initiated buprenorphine are transformative. Her implementation science studies enhanced the migration of research into practice".

Explore the ACAAM Virtual Learning Series and ACAAM Early Career Education Series

We are excited to announce two new series for ACAAM members that will provide valuable education and professional development – the ACAAM Virtual Learning Series and the ACAAM Early Career Education Series. Both series are free to attend, and registration links will be emailed to ACAAM members in advance of each session. Be sure to mark your calendars to join us!

ACAAM Virtual Learning Series

The ACAAM Virtual Learning Series is a three-part series offering content to ACAAM members covering topics related to teaching, education, curriculum development, leadership and administrative development, as well as competencies (including cultural humility, healthcare equity, AR-DEI, and lifelong learning).