The ACAAM Online Community is your members-only hub for collaboration, questions, and insights in academic addiction medicine. It’s where peers come together to share ideas, exchange resources, and tackle real-world challenges in the field.
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The November 19 Career Development Sessions are now available on the Education Portal! Active ACAAM members can watch these recordings and explore our full library of past sessions at anytime. Continue building your expertise in addiction medicine with resources designed to support your professional growth.
Catch up on these recently recorded sessions:
ACAAM is proud to introduce two new virtual resource guides designed to support the growth and sustainability of addiction medicine fellowship programs. Whether you’re a program director, faculty member, healthcare administrator, or advocate for addiction medicine education, these guides provide actionable strategies and practical tools to help you succeed.
Are you interested in academic addiction medicine? Make sure you’re in the loop—two important communications have already gone out to this group, and you won’t want to miss the next one!
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Are you passionate about advancing your career in addiction medicine and health equity? Discover a range of research career development programs designed to support emerging leaders in the field. Opportunities like the VA Advanced Fellowship in Addiction Treatment, RAMS, REACH, LEAD, and CHERISH, offer specialized training, mentorship, and research experience to help you grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. Each program is tailored to develop future leaders in addiction medicine and health equity.
Explore all of our research career development programs and find the right fit for your professional goals. If you know of similar programs that should be included, please email us at [email protected] — we welcome your input!
We’re thrilled to announce that applications for the REACH 2.0 Scholar and Near Peer Programs are officially open! Supported by SAMHSA’s Minority Fellowship Program, REACH 2.0 offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain mentorship, leadership training, and hands-on experience in addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry.
This is your chance to:
Ready to strengthen your addiction medicine knowledge and prepare for certification? ACAAM offers powerful resources designed by experts to help you succeed:
The ACAAM Question Bank, reviewed and revised for 2025, is an online tool designed to help you prepare for the ABPM exam and strengthen your clinical decision-making. It features 186 evidence-based questions across all 17 ABPM content areas and offers a flexible study mode so you can learn at your own pace. You’ll get instant access to answers, references, and explanations, plus unlimited access whenever you need it.
ACAAM is excited to announce that John Fomeche, MD, has been selected as the 2025 ACAAM/AOD Health Rich Saitz Editorial Intern!
Dr. Fomeche is currently an Addiction Medicine Fellow at Yale University and a recent graduate of the Stamford Hospital Internal Medicine Residency. Born in Cameroon and raised in Arizona, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona and studied abroad in Singapore before attending medical school in Poland. These experiences across continents have shaped his global perspective on health, equity, and patient care.
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:
Are you attending a conference outside of addiction medicine? ACAAM has a simple, eye-catching way to help our members spread the word about fellowship training: free “Ask me about Addiction Medicine Fellowship Training” buttons!
When you request your button, you’ll also receive:
ACAAM is here to support your professional journey at every stage. Our Career Development Sessions offer ten on-demand, learning opportunities, exclusive to ACAAM members. Designed to enhance your faculty expertise and advance your career, these sessions feature expert guidance on high-impact topics, including:
And much more!
At ACAAM, we believe collaboration fuels innovation in addiction medicine. By partnering with leading organizations, publications, and trusted voices in the field, we expand educational opportunities, share expertise, and elevate the practice of addiction medicine. Explore our partnerships below and see how together we’re shaping the future of addiction care!
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently shared several important resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that can support awareness, education, and prevention efforts across our communities.
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day – August 21: This annual day of recognition honors lives lost to fentanyl and raise awareness of the dangers of illegally made fentanyl. The 2025 theme—hope and mental health—underscores the role of reducing stigma, raising awareness, and fostering healing. Despite a recent decline in overdose deaths, fentanyl continues to drive the overdose crisis. Access CDC’s public toolkit for key messages, social media content, and other outreach resources here. For additional informational on fentanyl, see NIDA's page here.
From 2022–2025, 84% of surveyed users said they were satisfied with the ACAAM Question Bank and would recommend it to peers preparing for the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) Addiction Medicine exam (exam registration is open through September 12!)
Featuring 186 evidence-based questions, explanations, and flexible study modes, this tool helps you:
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.
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.
In a powerful message from Joseph Valdez, MD MPH FASAM, Chair of ACAAM’s Anti-Racism/DEI Committee, ACAAM reaffirms its unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to academic excellence and compassionate addiction care. The updated 2025 DEI Action Plan reflects a strategic shift toward sustainable, system-wide change, with a focus on harm reduction, destigmatization, and inclusive medical education.
Learn how ACAAM is supporting programs and driving progress across the field.
The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast is back with Season 4, launching a brand-new episode on June 13! This series features leading voices in addiction medicine, offering practice-changing knowledge to support clinicians, trainees, and especially incoming addiction medicine fellows.
The podcast brings expert interviews that break down complex addiction topics, tackle stigma, and provide actionable strategies for integrating evidence-based treatment and harm reduction into everyday practice.
If you couldn’t attend the live 2025 Addiction Medicine Specialty Showcase, now’s your chance to catch up! This engaging virtual event features expert-led discussions on addiction medicine fellowships, subspecialty training opportunities, and the wide range of career paths available in the field.
Hear directly from ACAAM President Dr. Alexander Y. Walley and Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs Dr. Tim Brennan as they share insights and answer real-world questions from attendees. Whether you're a student, resident, or practicing physician, this session offers the guidance and inspiration to help you take the next step in your career.
ACAAM is excited to share that our Calendar of Events is now available through June 2026, providing our community with even more time to plan, engage, and grow. Whether you’re looking for networking opportunities, didactic sessions, or important deadlines, our calendar brings it all together in one place.
Staying connected to the ACAAM community is key to advancing your career in academic addiction medicine. From virtual learning sessions to specialty programming and events that support AR/DEI, our calendar reflects our commitment to preparing the next generation of addiction medicine leaders.
