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ACAAM is dedicated to training and supporting the next generation of academic addiction medicine leaders. Learn more at https://www.acaam.org/

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American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · Aug 13

Interested in learning more about #AddictionMedicine? Fill out our brief interest form to receive updates on events, board review & self-study resources, and opportunities in the field.

Join our mailing list today: buff.ly/rF6w3se

#AcademicMedicine #MedicalEducation #Networking

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 14m

📅 Save the Date! The REACH 2.0 Program Scholar & Near Peer applications open Oct 27. Led by ACAAM, these programs offer hands-on training, mentorship & leadership development in #AddictionMedicine & #AddictionPsychiatry.

Learn more: buff.ly/7ww0hAR

#REACHProgram #Fellowship #MedicalStudents

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 20h

✨ Deadline Extended! Submit your nominations for the 2025 ACAAM Awards by October 13 at 11:59 PM CT.

🏆 Celebrate excellence in #AddictionMedicine with the Kevin B. Kunz Award and two new honors! Nominate today: www.acaam.org/acaam-awards

#AcademicMedicine #MedicalExcellence

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 1d

🔔 Hurry—peak prep season for the ABPM Addiction Medicine exam is here, and this offer ends Monday!

Get the updated ACAAM Question Bank bundle—two study modes, instant access, and 10% off w/code DISC10 thru Oct 12. Double savings for members!
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#MedEd #SelfStudy #BoardPrep #Cert

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 2d

TOMORROW, 10/8, 2 PM ET, #ACAAMDidactic: "Novel Psychoactive Substances," presented by Ashley Haynes, MD, Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program Director, from the University of Kansas Medical Center.

#ACAAMmembers, check your Weekly Didactic email for the Zoom link!

#AddictionMedicine #SUDs

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Last chance! Nominations for the 2025 ACAAM Awards close TOMORROW. Recognize a colleague making an impact in addiction medicine — don’t wait!

👉 Submit now: www.acaam.org/acaam-awards

#AddictionMedicine #AcademicMedicine #MedicalTraining #AddictionTreatment #HealthcareLeadership #MedicalEducation

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 6d

🚀 Exciting News: The new REACH 2.0 program website is now LIVE!

Meet the 2025–2026 Scholars & Near Peers, explore program benefits, and see how we're shaping the future of #AddictionMedicine.

👉 Learn more: reach2program.org

#REACHProgram #AddictionPsychiatry #Fellows #Residents #MedicalStudents

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 7d

The VA IAFAT is a two-year, post-residency/post-doctoral program offering exceptional research, education, and clinical learning opportunities at VA Medical Centers nationwide.

Don't miss the informational session on October 29 from 2–4 pm ET.

👉 Learn more: buff.ly/y4ZD7UF

#Fellowship #MedEd

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American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 8d

🎗️ Last chance to support Recovery Awareness Month! Your gift to the ACAAM Foundation fuels education, leadership & hope in addiction medicine.

💙 Thank you to all who’ve donated—there’s still time to join in! 🔗 Donate now: buff.ly/88v4lpT

#DonateNow #AddictionMedicine #RecoveryMonth #ReduceStigma

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 8d

TOMORROW, 10/1, 2 PM ET, #ACAAMDidactic: "Co-Occurring Psychiatric and #SUDs," presented by Sheila M. Specker, MD, and Sarah Usher, MD, from @uminnpress.bsky.social.

#ACAAMmembers, check your inbox for the Zoom link!

#AddictionMedicine #SubstanceUseDisorders #PsychiatricDisorders

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 9d

Meet John Fomeche, MD, our 2025 ACAAM/AOD Health Rich Saitz Editorial Intern! Currently an #AddictionMedicine Fellow at @yale.edu, Dr. Fomeche brings a global perspective on health, equity & #PatientCare.

Read more: buff.ly/3yrb11p

#AODHealth #Fellowship #MedicalTreatment #HealthEquity

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 12d

📚 Elevate your #AddictionMedicine expertise with ACAAM’s National Didactic Curriculum—weekly, live sessions designed for fellows, faculty, and physicians treating #SUDs. Strengthen your knowledge and advance #PatientCare!

Learn more: buff.ly/TOBZZgy

#ProfessionalDevelopment #Fellows #Physicians

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 13d

🎓 ACAAM members: Get your free “Ask me about #AddictionMedicine Fellowship Training” button!

Perfect for Grand Rounds, conferences & more—spark conversations with future fellows.👉 Claim yours today: acaam.memberclicks.net/ask-me-button

#Fellowship #Training #Leadership

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 14d

📢 This #RecoveryMonth, you can support those in recovery—by raising awareness, engaging with ACAAM resources, or making a gift to The ACAAM Foundation. Every action matters.

Learn more and explore ways to get involved: buff.ly/W4hAbJM

#AddictionMedicine #ReduceStigma #PatientCare #MedicalEducation

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 16d

TOMORROW, 9/24, 2 PM ET, #ACAAMDidactic: "Perioperative Care of Patients with Opioid Use Disorder," presented by James S. Walsh, MD, and Shivaniben Vaza, MD, from Swedish Medical Center. #ACAAMmembers, check your inbox for the link!

#AddictionMedicine #OUD #Prevention #AddictionTreatment

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 16d

⏳ Last chance to nominate for the 2025 ACAAM Call for Awards! Honoring leaders at every stage — early career, mid-career, and beyond.

Awardees will be recognized at the Virtual ACAAM Graduation & Awards Event on June 3, 2026. Nominate by October 7: www.acaam.org/acaam-awards

#AddictionMedicine

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 19d

📘 The ABPM Addiction Medicine Exam is coming up fast! Prep smarter with the ACAAM Question Bank Bundle—186 questions, 2 study modes & unlimited access. Save an extra 10% with code DISC10 by Oct 12.

Learn more: buff.ly/bnFhKVW

#AddictionMedicine #MedEd #SelfStudy #BoardPrep #Certification

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 20d

This Recovery Month, explore SAMHSA’s 2025 Toolkit to support individuals in recovery & spread hope. Access social content, educational materials & resources to raise awareness and inspire change.

🌟 Learn more: buff.ly/W4hAbJM

#AddictionMedicine #ReduceStigma #PatientCare #MedicalEducation

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American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 23d

TOMORROW, 9/17, 2 PM ET, #ACAAMDidactic: Tomorrow’s two hour session with Fred W. Rottnek, MD, from SSM Health / @slu-official.bsky.social School of Medicine, is one you won’t want to miss! #ACAAMmembers, check your Weekly Didactic email for the Zoom link!

#AddictionMedicine #SUDs

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 New episode from The Curbsiders #AddictionMedicine podcast! Dr. Ashish Thakrar breaks down key considerations in #OpioidWithdrawal care—from choosing methadone vs. buprenorphine to managing challenging symptoms.

🎧 Listen today: buff.ly/4Tan6vz

#Methadone #Buprenorphine #SUD #OUD #MedEd

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American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 26d

The ABPM #AddictionMedicine Exam is almost here! Get double the savings on the ACAAM Question Bank Bundle—2 study modes, 186 expert questions & unlimited access.

Use code DISC10 by Oct. 12 for 10% of savings on the Bundle. Don’t wait! buff.ly/bnFhKVW

#SelfStudy #Certification #BoardPrep #MedEd

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 28d

🌟 This September, ACAAM joins the nation in honoring #RecoveryMonth. Together, we celebrate recovery, reduce stigma, and advance #AddictionMedicine. Read more: buff.ly/FUBplvH

#ReduceStigma #PatientCare #MedicalEducation

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · 29d

TOMORROW, 9/10, 2 PM ET, #ACAAMDidactic: "Sedatives-Hypnotics: Board Review," presented by Elizabeth F. Howell, MD MS, and Tiffany Love, PhD, from @utah.edu. #ACAAMmembers, check your Weekly Didactic email for the Zoom link!

#AddictionMedicine #Sedatives #Hypnotics #MedicalEducation

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · Sep 8

The 2025 ACAAM Call for Awards is now open! Nominate a leader in academic addiction medicine for:

🏅 Kevin B. Kunz Award – Outstanding contributions
✨ The Spark Award – Early-career educator
🔥 The Blaze Award – Mid-career leader

Submit by Oct 7th: www.acaam.org/acaam-awards

American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · Sep 4

A recent study finds starting #Naltrexone at hospital discharge reduces heavy drinking days in patients with #AUD. Both oral and injectable forms seemed to be effective, allowing treatment to be tailored to patient needs.

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#AddictionMedicine #AlcoholUseDisorder #MedEd

Both Oral and Extended-release Injectable Naltrexone Effective for Alcohol Use Disorder When Initiated at Hospital Discharge | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence

Patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are frequently hospitalized, but the vast majority do not receive medication for AUD (MAUD) at discharge. Starting MAUD in the hospital can help to address this...

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American College of Academic Addiction Medicine @acaamorg.bsky.social · Sep 2

TOMORROW, 9/3, 2 PM ET, #ACAAMDidactic: "Toxicology Testing in Addiction," presented by Valerie A. Carrejo, MD, from @unm.edu. #ACAAMmembers, check your Weekly Didactic email for the Zoom link!

#AddictionMedicine #Toxicology #SUD