Upcoming Sessions in 2026
Save the Date! Join us on May 13 and May 20, from 2–4 pm ET, for two dynamic virtual sessions designed to support your growth and success in academic medicine.
- May 13 | Addiction Medicine: A Canadian Perspective: Join Paxton Bach, MD MSc, for a review of the landscape of addiction medicine training in Canada, including a case study of the University of British Columbia Interdisciplinary Addiction Medicine Program, followed by a discussion of current trends, challenges, and innovative practices emerging in British Columbia.
- May 20 | ASAM Criteria Determination & Levels of Care: Join Brian Hurley, MD MBA FAPA DFASAM, for an in-depth look at the ASAM Criteria, a comprehensive set of standards for assessing and determining the appropriate level of care for individuals with substance use disorders (developed by ASAM).
ACAAM Members: Keep an eye on your inbox for the registration link!
Catch Up Anytime: Free ACAAM Career Development Session Recordings
ACAAM Career Development Sessions are free and available on-demand for all active ACAAM members! These sessions cover essential topics to support professional growth in addiction medicine.
Access is limited to active ACAAM members. For full details, explore the recordings or review the session descriptions below.
Equity in Action: How Role Are Evolving in Today's Academic Landscape
Panelists: Hoover Adger, Jr., MD MPH MBA, Jeanette Tetrault, MD, J. Deanna Wilson, MD MPH, and Facilitator Joseph Valdez, MD MPH
Summary: This panel explores how equity and DEI principles are reshaping responsibilities across academic medicine, offering practical strategies and real-world examples to help professionals integrate these approaches into their research, teaching, recruitment, and clinical work.
Target Audience: Anyone working in academic medicine - trainees, faculty, program leaders, researchers, educators, and clinicians
Navigating the Bureaucracy of Academic Rank - Moving up the Academic Ladder
Presenter: Dr. Jeff Haney
Summary: This session simplifies the academic promotion process by outlining career‑stage expectations and offering practical strategies and actionable steps to support your professional advancement.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty, Senior Faculty
ACGME Basics: Addiction Medicine Edition
Presenter: Dr. Claudia Moore
Summary: Gain a clear understanding of ACGME requirements and practical guidance for implementing addiction medicine training standards within your program.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty, Program Leaders
Advocating on Behalf of Your Patients
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Wakeman
Summary: Explores the vital role of addiction medicine physicians as advocates and learn practical strategies for engaging in advocacy at patient, institutional, and policy levels.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty
Transformative Change
Presenter: Dr. Honora Englander
Summary: Explores leadership and change in addiction medicine through personal journey and values-driven transformation.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty, Senior Faculty, Program Administrators
Contract and Salary Negotiation
Presenter: Dr. Scott Hadland
Summary: Guidance on academic job offers, salary negotiation, and compensation structures.
Target Audience: Trainees, Junior Faculty
Decoding the ACGME Alphabet Soup of Running a Fellowship
Presenter: Drs. Claudia Moore & Kenneth Zoucha
Summary: Simplifies ACGME standards and best practices for running a fellowship program.
Target Audience: Junior Faculty, Program Leaders
Disseminating Your Work and Research Through Manuscripts and Conference Submissions
Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Samuels
Summary: Tips for submitting abstracts and manuscripts for publication and conferences.
Target Audience: All Members
Starting an Inpatient Consult Service
Presenter: UC Davis Health Team
Summary: Toolkit for launching a consult service, staffing, and demonstrating value to hospitals.
Target Audience: All Members
Creating a Community-Based Rotation
Presenter: UIC & Rush Team
Summary: Designing harm reduction rotations for IM residents and building community partnerships.
Target Audience: All Members
Addiction Care for the Unstably Housed
Presenter: Dr. Nicholaus Christian
Summary: Training providers to engage patients experiencing homelessness using trust-building and harm reduction.
Target Audience: All Members
How to Access
Recordings are available on-demand for ACAAM active members, ensuring flexible and timely access to educational content. Access the education portal for detailed descriptions.
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