The ASAM Review Course 2018

The ASAM Review Course 2018

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Access sessions from the ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine 2018 on-demand in the e-Learning Center or instantly access all of the exam preparation resources available to help you prepare for the ABPM Addiction Medicine Exam.

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The ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine is widely recognized as the essential primer for physicians and other healthcare professionals who are preparing for a career in addiction medicine, as well as for primary care providers who wish to increase their skills in identifying and managing patients whose medical problems are caused or exacerbated by substance use disorders. ASAM’s Review Course has had a major impact on advancing scientific knowledge among physicians and other healthcare professionals.

The course offers two-and-a -half days of sessions which are mapped to the addiction medicine exam blueprint of topics for the exam and features an outstanding lineup of faculty. Over 1,200 medical professionals attended this popular course in 2017.

Full registrants to The ASAM Review Course have online access to all sessions on-demand in the ASAM e-Learning Center. This content is now available. Click here to access.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate practical knowledge on the neurobiology of addiction and articulate its activity in terms useful in a clinical setting
  • Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in both tolerant and non-tolerant individuals
  • Describe the process for diagnosing addiction and differentiating the symptoms of addiction from those of other medical or psychiatric disorders
  • Explain the various pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for addictive disorders and describe the factors that should be considered in selecting a treatment modality to match the needs of a specific patient
  • Describe the precipitants of relapse and current evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse
 

Who Should Attend

The ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine provides an up-to-date review of the core content of addiction medicine for:

  • Physicians preparing for the ABPM Board Certification Examination in addiction medicine
  • Addiction specialists seeking a "refresher" course that incorporates recent developments in addiction science and practice
  • Non-specialist physicians and other healthcare professionals needing the knowledge to identify and manage problems related to substance use disorders for their patients 

 

Join Us In Dallas (Grapevine), TX

The ASAM Review Course hotel is The Gaylord Texan Resort set on Lake Grapevine. It offers a first-class experience with southern hospitality featuring an atrium with 4.5 acres of lush gardens, numerous restaurants and eclectic shops. This hotel is located six miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and only two and a half miles from the Grapevine Mills Mall.

Tools, Resources, and Webinars

Board Exam Study Tool

Learn from the BEST! Registrants of the ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine 2018 receive complimentary access to the 2018 Board Exam Study Tool—the BEST, an interactive learning tool that includes study material and self-assessment questions to help prepare you for the ABPM Exam in an engaging, self-paced format. This learning tool allows you to fully engage with the subject material. The BEST 2018 will be available in June 2018.

Text Books

The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine, Fifth Edition

ASAM’s textbook, The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine, Fifth Edition, is the basic reference text for the Review Course. Speakers will refer to and draw from this text often as part of their presentations.  Copies also will be available for purchase at the Review Course.

The ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine, Second Edition

The ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine, Second Edition, is a quick reference book on virtually all addiction medicine topics.

Both books are great study tools for the ABPM Certification Examination.   As a supplement to the books, participants will receive a printed syllabus onsite at the course.  Visit www.lww.com to purchase your copy of these valuable texts now or call 1-800-638-3030. 

Webinars

Spotlight Sessions: A Deeper Dive into Popular Review Course Topics (6 CME)
Looking to stay engaged and expand your ASAM Review Course experience? This six-webinar series will offer an in-depth look at some of the most popular sessions from the ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine. Each webinar will be an hour long, with 30 minutes of lecture on the topic of the week and 30 minutes for audience questions. Attend the Review Course in-person or purchase the Review Course online to receive 25% off the entire 6 CME series!

ASAM designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine 2018

Access sessions from the ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine 2018 on-demand in the e-Learning Center.

Pre-Course Offerings - Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Waiver training The ASAM Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Course

1:00 pm - 5:30 pm 

Additional Fees Apply

The ASAM Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Course will ensure that participants are exposed to the highest quality, evidence-based practices when using buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorders.

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The CO*RE/ASAM Pain Management and Opioids: Balancing Risks and Benefits

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

(LIVE Webinar stream available)

FREE

Review safe prescribing habits and examine the difference between extended release/long acting medications to help ensure patient safety and effective pain management.

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2018 ABPM Addiction Medicine Exam: Important Dates

April 2 - July 11, 2018: Application period open
July 12 - July 18, 2018: Late application period open
October 15 - November 4, 2018: Exams administered at prometric sites

Learn more from ABPM here.

The Certification Exam

Beginning in Fall 2017, ABPM began offering physicians who are certified by a Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) the opportunity to become certified in the subspecialty of addiction medicine.

The first five years the exam is offered is an optimal time for physicians to become Board Certified in addiction medicine. Physicians who are already certified by any of the 24 member Boards and have substantial experience in the field of addiction medicine are eligible to apply to take the examination.  During the first five years the examination is given, individuals will NOT be required to complete an addiction medicine fellowship. After that, a one-year addiction medicine fellowship will be required. For more information, please visit http://www.theabpm.org/.

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