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ASAM Announces 2026 Diversity Travel Scholarship Recipients
Rockville, MD (Feb. 2, 2026) - The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) today announced the recipients of the 2026 ASAM Diversity Travel Scholarship.
This scholarship program is designed to promote inclusivity within the field of addiction medicine by supporting individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine. It aims to raise awareness of career opportunities in addiction medicine and help to diversify the workforce. Scholarship recipients receive complimentary registration to attend ASAM’s 57th Annual Conference, April 23-26, 2026, in San Diego, CA. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a mentorship program, pairing them with an experienced addiction medicine professional for career support and guidance.
The 2026 Diversity Travel Scholarship recipients are as follows:
Khuzeman Abbasi, MD
Kishore Bharadwaj
Melvin Grimes, DO, MS
Shamika Habtemariam, BA, CHW-C
Fahimeh Mohebbi
Elizabeth Nguyen
Gretel Sanchez, MD
Andrea Singleton, DO, MS
Amy Stringer, MD
Christopher Sweeney, MD
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About the American Society of Addiction Medicine
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), founded in 1954, is a professional medical society representing over 8,000 physicians, clinicians, and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction. For more information, visit www.ASAM.org.
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