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GET CERTIFIED WITHOUT A FELLOWSHIP THRU 2025!
If you have the requisite clinical experience, you can apply for the Addiction Medicine board exam without a formal fellowship. When you pass the exam, you become board certified. That’s it!
Why get certified in Addiction Medicine? Get recognition for your hard-won experience, become a stronger candidate for competitive positions, and increase your earnings. Exam candidates who prepare with Beat the Boards! have a 95% Pass Rate for 2023! Get started today.
PLEASE NOTE: The ABAM® no longer offers Addiction Medicine Certification. Now the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM®) has taken the role of offering Addiction Medicine Certification. ABPM is accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
THE GOOD NEWS: The ABPM is allowing a grace period through the year 2025 during which time physicians may take the Addiction Medicine Certification Exam without completing a fellowship. Practice eligibility requirements must be met.
Key Eligibility Requirements to Take the New Addiction Medicine Exam
Training or Experience Needed in Addiction Medicine: 2 Tracks Available
- Time in Practice Track
- A minimum of 1,920 hours engaged in practice of Addiction Medicine.
- Hours must occur over at least 24 of the previous 60 months prior to application and the 24 months need not be continuous.
- Practice must consist of broad-based professional activity with significant Addiction Medicine responsibility.
- Clinical care including the prevention and treatment of individuals at risk for substance use disorders (at least 25% of all hours spent)
- Teaching, research and administration (not more than 75% of hours spent)
- Time in Training track: From Non-ACGME-Accredited Fellowship
- Successful completion of at least 12 months of fellowship training by The Addiction Medicine Foundation (TAMF)
- Documentation of the training curriculum
- Description of applicant training experience
- If TAMF-accredited fellowship training is shorter than 12 months, this time in training may be applied to the “Time in Practice” track
- Successful completion of at least 12 months of fellowship training by The Addiction Medicine Foundation (TAMF)
Additional Prerequisites
- Current certification by an ABMS member board
- Medical degree or equivalent
- Medical licensure: current, unrestricted, and valid in the US or Canada
- Take exam through the Practice Pathway track – last application year 2025
Take the ABPM “Am I Eligible?” Guided Quiz
Need help? Call us at 877-225-8384 to walk you through the application requirements.
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Addiction Medicine Lecture Agenda
Foundations of Addiction
Review of Disorders by Drug Class
Special Populations & Topics
Addiction Medicine QBank Topics
| Addiction Medicine QBank Topics |
|---|
| Pharmacology |
| Definitions |
| Genetics |
| Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles |
| Neurobiology of Addiction |
| Epidemiological Concepts |
| Epidemiological Trends of Substance Use Disorders |
| Prevention |
| Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention |
| Overview of Addiction Treatment |
| Management of Inpatient and Outpatient Intoxication and Withdrawal |
| Pharmacologic Interventions for Addictions |
| Behavioral Interventions |
| Co-Occurring and Medical Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| Pain and Addiction |
| Ethical, Legal and Liability Issues in Addiction Practice |
| Definitions |
| Genetics |
| Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles |
| Pharmacology |
| Neurobiology of Addiction |
| Epidemiological Concepts |
| Epidemiological Trends of Substance Use Disorders |
| Prevention |
| Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention |
| Overview of Addiction Treatment |
| Management of Inpatient and Outpatient Intoxication and Withdrawal |
| Pharmacologic Interventions for Addictions |
| Behavioral Interventions |
| Co-Occurring and Medical Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| Pain and Addiction |
| Ethical, Legal and Liability Issues in Addiction Practice |
Addiction Medicine CME Accreditation
Intended Audience: Addiction Medicine Physicians
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in both tolerant and non-tolerant individuals.
- Demonstrate practical knowledge the neurobiology of addiction and articulate its activity in terms useful in a clinical setting.
- 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 a particular patient's needs.
- Describe the precipitants of relapse and current evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Peerpoint Medical Education Institute and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. Peerpoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed the Addiction Medicine Certification Review and has approved this program as a part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment Program, which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Maintenance of Certification.
Designation Statement:
Online Course v3.1, Release Date July 22, 2022, Termination Date July 21, 2025:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute, LLC designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 58 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Of these 58 credits: 24 also qualify as ABPN Self Assessment credits.
Exam Builder, Release Date January 1, 2024, Termination Date December 31, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 79 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners: For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants: The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Licensed Psychologists: Most state boards will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ toward professional development hours. Please confirm with your state board before using this product for professional development hours.
Addiction Medicine Board Exam Dates
Addiction Medicine Certification Exam
2024 Registration Closed
2024 Fall Exam: October 14 - November 3, 2024
Addiction Medicine Continuing Certification Program (CCP)
The ABPM’s CCP was developed in compliance with the new Standards for Continuing Certification mandated by the American Board of Medical Specialties and in response to feedback from ABPM Diplomates, who wanted a simpler but more meaningful program, and who overwhelmingly preferred an innovative alternative to the traditional high-stakes, point-in-time Maintenance of Certification (MOC) exam.
ABPM will extend the certification of ABPM Diplomates who are currently certified and are participating in the CCP. Learn how your certificate is affected and find your specific requirements for calendar years 2023 and 2024 here.
Learn More About the Addiction Medicine Board Exams
Addiction Medicine Certification and Maintenance of Certification Board Exam Topics
| Percent of Exam | Addiction Medicine Certification and Maintenance of Certification Exam Topics |
|---|---|
| 5% | Pharmacology |
| 5% | Definitions |
| 5% | Genetics |
| 5% | Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles |
| 5% | Neurobiology of Addiction |
| 6.7% | Epidemiological Concepts |
| 6.7% | Epidemiological Trends of Substance Use Disorders |
| 6.7% | Prevention |
| 5% | Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention |
| 5% | Overview of Addiction Treatment |
| 5% | Management of Inpatient and Outpatient Intoxication and Withdrawal |
| 5% | Pharmacologic Interventions for Addictions |
| 5% | Behavioral Interventions |
| 5% | Co-Occurring and Medical Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| 5% | Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| 5% | Pain and Addiction |
| 15% | Ethical, Legal and Liability Issues in Addiction Practice |
| 5% | Definitions |
| 5% | Genetics |
| 5% | Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles |
| 5% | Pharmacology |
| 5% | Neurobiology of Addiction |
| 6% | Epidemiological Concepts |
| 6% | Epidemiological Trends of Substance Use Disorders |
| 6% | Prevention |
| 5% | Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention |
| 5% | Overview of Addiction Treatment |
| 6% | Management of Inpatient and Outpatient Intoxication and Withdrawal |
| 5% | Pharmacologic Interventions for Addictions |
| 6% | Behavioral Interventions |
| 5% | Co-Occurring and Medical Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| 5% | Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction |
| 5% | Pain and Addiction |
| 15% | Ethical, Legal and Liability Issues in Addiction Practice |
Addiction Medicine Board Review With Board-Focused Faculty
Remember, the American Board of Preventive Medicine tests you on the entire breadth of your specialty, beyond what’s practical in your day-to-day. Let our knowledgeable faculty guide you through a comprehensive review that covers exactly what the Addiction Medicine Exam Blueprint dictates.
FAQs – Beat The Boards! Addiction Medicine Board Review
Is Beat The Boards! different from other board reviews?
Yes, in three main ways:
1. Beat The Boards! board review is the most comprehensive option. More than just a Question Bank of practice questions, each course includes in-depth lectures in a familiar classroom setting presented by expert faculty. This means you get a topic-by-topic review of exactly what’s on the board exam in much greater detail than what you can get from QBank answer explanations.
2. Because the physician’s schedule is typically a hectic one, Beat The Boards! is optimized for on-the-go review. Components such as the audio-only lecture option, iOS and Andriod app for mobile review, and offline access capability, and a fully-illustrated board-mapped study guide make Beat The Boards! review easy to incorporate at any point in your daily routine.
3. The Triple Trust Guarantee not only gives you a full tuition* refund if you don’t pass the exam the first time after taking the course, but it also gives you an extra 10% AND allows you continued access until you pass, for free. This unprecedented guarantee serves to assure you of the confidence we have that Beat The Boards! content is exceptional.
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Who produces Beat The Boards! Courses? Where do you get your faculty?
Beat The Boards! board review courses are produced by American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC (API). API conducts dozens of courses and trains thousands of physicians each year to pass their boards and stay up to date in their fields. Every single one of American Physician Institute‘s educational courses has full editorial independence, is free of pharmaceutical and industry sponsorship and is backed by an unbeatable guarantee. Because of its reputation for excellence, American Physician Institute is able to enlist many of the top faculty from the best universities, teaching hospitals and research facilities in the country to provide you with Category 1 CME educational activities.
Do you provide board review for other medical specialties?
Yes! In fact, we provide preparation for dozens of other specialty and subspecialty board exams. Check out www.AmericanPhysician.com for the full list.
Is it likely that my employer will cover my tuition?
Because all Beat The Boards! courses are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, it is likely that your tuition will be reimbursed. You may be surprised at how many residency and fellowship training programs, group practices, and other employers pay for or reimburse you for such Category 1 educational activities. After all, it’s in everyone’s best interests to have you board certified. It really pays to ask your training director, medical director or administrator if you are eligible because some training programs and employers do pay for board exam training. And, if you work for the Federal Government, American Physician Institute is a certified business in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and can accept government checks and credit cards.
Does Beat The Boards! offer any free board review resources?
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What do I get when I register for the Addiction Medicine review course?
Course enrollment grants you access to your personalized online dashboard, which includes:
- 34 hours of audio-video lectures
- 34 hours of MP4 audio lectures
- Illustrated PDF study guide
- 1700+ practice question bank
- Up to 137 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™
- Up to 24 ABPN-Approved Self-Assessment Credits
- CME Vault for claiming and storing your CME certificates
- Triple Trust Guarantee
Board Exam Results and The Triple Trust Guarantee
Is Beat The Boards! Addiction Medicine review pass-guaranteed?
Yes, all full courses are pass-guaranteed, and backed by our Triple Trust Guarantee. At any time, you can view the Triple Trust Guarantee Terms & Conditions.
What does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover?
If you purchase a course with a “Triple Trust Guarantee” and then do not pass your board exam for which the course was intended, API will issue a 100% refund of your paid tuition*, plus an additional 10%, plus free subscription renewal. The guarantee expires in the event the exam for which this course is designed is no longer offered by the certifying board.
* Tuition is defined as the amount you paid for your base course, and does not include optional course add-ons, such as purchase of online access extensions, and/or the live course attendance option (where available). If any promotional items, such as gift cards, are included with your purchase, the value of that promotional item will be deducted from your tuition.
The Triple Trust Guarantee sounds too good to be true—is it for real?
Yes, it’s completely real. Rest assured, API has always honored its guarantees and always will. The Triple Trust Guarantee is API’s way of demonstrating that it’s just as invested in your success as you are. After all, if you fail your board exam, API will pay a penalty. API will refund your course tuition in full, provide you with a bonus, and provide free subscription renewal. The guarantee ensures API doesn’t get paid for effort, only for passing results.
Does the Triple Trust Guarantee cover non-tuition course options and upgrades?
No. Course options and upgrades are non-tuition related. Therefore, these fees are not included in any guarantee-related refund payment made under the terms of the Triple Trust Guarantee.
What should I do if I don’t pass my board exam?
First, it’s important to remember that a non-passing result is not necessarily a reflection on your abilities as a physician. The way the ABPM tests you is not the same as the many ways you’re “tested” as a practicing physician. Check out this reassuring video from Dr. Jack - What To Do If You Fail Your Board Exam https://www.beattheboards.com/video-what-to-do-fail-your-board-exam/
More to the point, American Physician Institute can work with you to help you get over this professional hurdle. Give us a call!
I didn’t pass my board exam. How do I activate my course guarantee?
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Addiction Medicine Course Access
When do I receive online access to my Addiction Medicine review course materials?
When a credit card or debit is used for payment, access is immediate. When a check is used as payment, access will be granted once the check has been received and verified.
How long do I have access to my online materials? Does my course expire?
The Addiction Medicine prep course and all its associated online material remains active for a full 12 months from your date of purchase when you register now.
What if I'm not ready to take my exam? Can I extend my course?
Some physicians invest in a board-preparation course many years prior to their exam. In these cases, Beat the Boards! allows course registrants to extend the life of their course by 12 months for an additional fee. If you wish to extend your access, please call 877-225-8384 prior to your course expiration date. NOTE: Extension options may be available to Group registrations by calling 844-332-5454.
What are your system requirements?
Our products only require internet access and a web browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari. Use of Internet Explorer is NOT recommended.). All content is compatible with current Mac and PC operating systems.
CME Credits & Board Info
How do I get my CME credits?
Online Courses – From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test(s) and/or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing the activity.
Live Courses – From your course dashboard, click on the Claim CME tab. You will see your CME test, CME survey, or SA test here. Complete the test, and once you have passed with 50% or better, your CME certificate will be issued immediately and placed in your CME Vault. SA tests and CME surveys are not a graded activity. Your certificate is issued based on completing these activities.
How do I access my earned CME credits?
The Addiction Medicine board review includes access to CME™ Vault for convenient storing and retrieval of CME-related documents. Access this area from the CMEVault tab in your course dashboard.
Where can I find information about taking my specialty's board exam?
For information about the Addiction Medicine Board Exam, please visit The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM): www.TheABPM.org
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Addiction Medicine Board Review: High-Yield ContentLASER-FOCUSED LECTURES: A comprehensive library of video lectures precisely aligns to the Addiction Medicine Certification exam blueprint, so you focus on all exam topics and keywords with no wasted effort. BOARD-EXPERIENCED FACULTY: Board-certified faculty are experienced in teaching Addiction Medicine board exam preparation. Thus, every lecture is up to date, medically accurate, and entirely board-relevant. Addiction MEDICINE STUDY GUIDE: The included PDF provides the complete course syllabus, hundreds of pages long. |
Board-Style Practice QuestionsCOMPREHENSIVE QUESTION BANK: 1700+ Addiction Medicine multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are included. Each question carefully follows the ABPM board exam content outline and format. REALISTIC TEST ENVIRONMENT: Prepare by taking practice tests in a format that’s just like the actual exam. THE “QBL” METHOD: “Question-Based Learning” ensures that your review is 100% relevant to the ABPM® Addiction Medicine exam. This proven method works by embedding multiple-choice questions into course lectures. OPTIMIZED FOR LEARNING: Unlike other QBanks, Beat The Boards! Addiction Medicine practice questions include referenced explanations, so you learn the “how” and “why” behind every question. |
Study CommunityPEER COLLABORATION: A study community welcomes you. Ask and answer colleague questions, form study groups, and track your progress. Strength in numbers: Help and be helped, stay motivated, and get connected. All with Beat The Boards! |
Anytime, Anywhere AccessON-THE-GO CONVENIENCE: Fit your Addiction Medicine board review around your busy schedule. Get 24/7 online access optimized for smartphone, tablet, and desktop. MOBILE APP: Includes phone app for downloading lectures for viewing when out of Wi-Fi or cellular reach. UNLIMITED REPEAT VIEWING: Watch lectures in any order, as many times as you need to, with unlimited access for 12 months. CME CREDITS: Earn 137 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – 58 credits, including 24 Self-Assessment Category 1 Credits, plus 79 credits from completing the included QBank multiple-choice questions. Your annual employer-provided educational funds may be used to cover the costs of this CME activity. |
Read What Your Colleagues Are Saying About Beat The Boards! Addiction Medicine Board Review Course
"I am so grateful for API and Dr. Jack! The Addiction Medicine board prep course was fantastic. I could not have passed the exam without it. I would recommend API to anyone who is preparing for the Addiction Medicine board exam!"
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"I found this course to be very comprehensive. Watching the videos, doing the question blocks and then having the syllabus for review was helpful during my board prep. The videos are also the perfect length of time."
Jasmine Shell, MD, Augusta, GA
"Fantastic course! I recommend this course to anyone interested in becoming certified in Addiction Medicine. It is useful even if you don't plan on getting certified but have an interest in helping patients with substance use disorders."
Randolph Baca, MD, Albuquerque, NM
"I think everything about this course was very helpful to me. The video lectures the PDF notes, but even most importantly, I think the test questions which I used for the last few weeks daily before my board exam I think, really prepared my mind to get ready for the format of the test and I think all in all that this is an excellent aboard preparation tool. Thank you so much."
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"The API Addiction Medicine Review Course was a very valuable time saving and organizing tool to review a large volume of material. In my case, I allotted less time then ideal to this review. Had I not had the API materials, I would not have been able to manage the volume. Very well organized course. I passed."
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What Are the 2022 Pass Rates for the Addiction Medicine Exam?
In 2023, the ABPM Addiction Medicine Certification exam pass rate was 82%.
In 2023, Beat The Boards Addiction Medicine Board Review clients achieved a 95% pass rate on the Addiction Medicine Certification exam!
What Do I Do if I Fail the Addiction Medicine Boards?
The first thing you should do is just take it easy and sleep on it. Give yourself a few days, a week or two, to come to terms with what has happened. Your next exam is six months to a year away. Dr. Jack has more advice for what to do if you fail your boards in this video, What Do You Do If You Fail Your Medical Board Exam?
ABPM Addiction Medicine Initial Certification Examination Scoring and Format
The computer-delivered Addiction Medicine Certification Examination primarily consists of 200 questions delivered in four one-hour time blocks administered over four hours and thirty minutes, including a 15-minute tutorial and a 15-minute break. Addiction Medicine Examination questions are all multiple-choice, single-best–answer with four or five possible responses. Questions may contain a clinical vignette, an experimental or epidemiological observation, a definition or classification, an administrative problem, an application of a principle or regulation, or any situation which might be faced by a Specialist in practice. All questions are weighted equally. You will find it to your advantage to answer all questions; there is no penalty for an incorrect answer, i.e., wrong answers are not subtracted from right answers and there is no advantage in leaving a question unanswered. The ABPM Addiction Medicine Initial Certification Examination consists of single-best-answer multiple-choice questions.
Example of a single-best-answer multiple-choice question format:
A 44-year-old woman presents with an alcohol use disorder. She tells you she previously failed treatment with disulfiram prescribed by her internist. You prescribe naltrexone, and after 8 weeks of treatment, she happily reports a significant decrease in alcohol intake. You recall studying that people with this certain gene variant respond better to naltrexone treatment. Which allele would cause a patient to respond better to this treatment?
◯ A. Dopamine beta–hydroxylase
◯ B. Human dopamine D2 receptor E8 A/A
◯ C. Ankyrin repeat and kinase domain containing 1 rs1800497
◯ D. Dopamine active transporter 1 10/10 repeat homozygotes
◯ E. Opioid receptor mu 1 A118G
What are the 2023 Addiction Medicine Board Exam Topics?
Each year, the American Board of Preventive Medicine® will review and update the content for the Addiction Medicine Board Exams. Then, to help you focus your review, the ABPM issues an outline of the primary medical topics and their approximate percentages for a typical exam.
The topics you can expect to see on the 2023 Addiction Medicine Certification and Addiction Medicine Maintenance of Certification exams are:
- Pharmacology: 5%
- Definitions: 5%
- Genetics: 5%
- Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles: 5%
- Neurobiology of Addiction: 5%
- Epidemiological Concepts: 6.7%
- Epidemiological Trends of Substance Use Disorders: 6.7%
- Preventive Medicine: 6.7%
- Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention: 5%
- Overview of Addiction Treatment: 5%
- Management of Inpatient and Outpatient Intoxication and Withdrawal: 5%
- Pharmacologic Interventions for Addictions: 5%
- Behavioral Interventions: 5%
- Co-occurring and Medical Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction: 5%
- Co-occurring psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Addiction: 5%
- Pain and Addiction: 5%
- Ethical, Legal, and Liability Issues in Addiction Practice: 15%
For a comprehensive review of the Addiction Medicine Board Exam topics, an Addiction Medicine Board Review Course like the one offered by Beat the Boards can help you prepare for the exam or provide continuing medical education (CME) credits.
Using our Addiction Medicine Board Review
Your path to becoming certified through our Addiction Medicine course is made possible with The Pass Machine. Our program is designed to help you prepare for your board examination and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Here’s how to use our Addiction Medicine Board Review.:
- Register For Our Program: The registration process is simple and can all be done using the links above and below. Make sure you meet all the eligibility criteria and you can take this quiz to help you figure out if you’re eligible or not.
- Access Our Resources: Once you’ve registered, you’ll gain access to all the study materials including online lectures, thousands of practice questions, course study guides, self-assessment questions, and an online study group with other participants.
- Study and Test Yourself: The Addiction Medicine board review questions we offer are designed to help you prepare at your own pace. Our resources are available online, so you can study from anywhere, at any time.
As you practice and study, you’ll want to test your knowledge using the various self-assessments available to you. This will help you gain a better understanding of what you’ve been learning and identify your strong and weak topics.
The Benefits of Getting an Addiction Medicine Board Certification
Here are some of the many benefits of studying for the Addiction Medicine Boards:
- Recognition of Expertise: An Addiction Medicine Board Certification is a recognition of your expertise in the field of addiction medicine. It demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care to patients with addiction-related issues.
- Increased Credibility: An Addiction Medicine Board Certification increases your credibility and reputation in the medical community. It shows that you have a commitment to excellence and a dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in addiction medicine.
- Advancement: By obtaining Addiction Medicine Board certification, you’re opening the door to many opportunities and more earning potential. This will help separate you from other candidates.
- Improved Care for Patients: Once you pass your Addiction Medicine Board Exam, you’ll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to help your patients by diagnosing and treating their addiction-related issues. It’s important that you use an Addiction Medicine Board Review course to ensure you pass your exam.
Is Addiction Medicine a Recognized Specialty?
Yes, as of 2016 The American Board of Medical Specialties established Addiction Medicine as a subspecialty.
To become certified in Addiction Medicine, physicians must first complete a residency or fellowship in a primary specialty such as internal medicine, family medicine, or psychiatry. Then, they must complete additional training in Addiction Medicine and pass the board certification exam in Addiction Medicine.
The recognition of Addiction Medicine as a subspecialty reflects the growing recognition of addiction as a chronic medical condition that requires specialized care.
Addiction medicine specialists are trained to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care that addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction.
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