The PassMachine Addiction Medicine Board Review 2022 (v3.1) (Beattheboards) (Lectures)

Overview

The PassMachine Addiction Medicine Board Review 2022 (v3.1) (Beattheboards) (Lectures) is a comprehensive online course designed to support physicians preparing for the Addiction Medicine Certification exam. This course offers a targeted series of video lectures aligned with the official exam blueprint to enhance knowledge and clinical readiness in addiction medicine.

On-demand Addiction Medicine education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: Online Course v3.1, Release Date July 22, 2022

Agenda

This course covers foundational concepts, disorder reviews by drug class, and special populations and topics through focused lectures delivered by experienced faculty.

• Review of DSM-5 Substance Use and Addictive Disorders — Antoine Douaihy, MD
• Epidemiological Concepts and Trends I-II — Christopher Holden, MD
• Genetics of Addiction — Marcela Smid, MD
• Neurobiology of Addiction — Maher Karam-Hage, MD
• Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention I-II — Antoine Douaihy, MD
• Drug Testing: Clinical and Legal Considerations — R. Gregory Cochran, MD, PhD
• Overview of Addiction Treatment (Concepts, Settings, Health Services) — Christopher Holden, MD
• Psychiatric Co-Morbidities I-IV — Ihsan M. Salloum, MD, MPH
• Medical Co-Morbidities I-II — Alan Wartenberg, MD
• Pharmacotherapy: Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Principles I-II — Maher Karam-Hage, MD
• Psychosocial Interventions I-II — Antoine Douaihy, MD
• Behavioral Interventions I-II — Antoine Douaihy, MD
• Motivational Interviewing I-III — Maher Karam-Hage, MD
• Acute Management of Intoxication and Withdrawal (In- and Out-patient) I-II — Alan Wartenberg, MD
• Prevention and Public Health — Marcela Smid, MD
• Alcohol-Related Disorders I-IV — Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD
• Opioid-Related Disorders I-II — Antoine Douaihy, MD
• Nicotine and Tobacco-Related Disorders — Maher Karam-Hage, MD
• Cannabis-Related Disorders — Ihsan M. Salloum, MD, MPH
• Sedatives/Hypnotic-Related Disorders I-II — Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD
• Caffeine-Related Disorders I-II — Alan Wartenberg, MD
• Other Drug Use Disorders (Steroids, Designer Drugs, Etc) I-III — Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD
• Substance-Induced Psychiatric Disorders (Including Delirium and Neurocognitive Disorders) I-II — Ihsan M. Salloum, MD, MPH
• Gambling and Other Behavioral Addictions — Jack Krasuski, MD
• Managing Pain in Patients with Addiction I-IV — Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD
• Pregnancy and Women’s Health I-II — Marcela Smid, MD
• Children, Adolescents and Young Adults I-V — Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD
• Elderly Adults I-II — Alan Wartenberg, MD
• Addiction in the Workplace I-II — Marcela Smid, MD
• Homeless and Incarcerated Populations — Marcela Smid, MD
• Ethnic and Cultural Groups, and LGBTQ Community — R. Gregory Cochran, MD, PhD
• Ethics and Professionalism in Addiction Practice I-II — R. Gregory Cochran, MD, PhD
• Addiction Medicine and the Law I-II — R. Gregory Cochran, MD, PhD

Learning Objectives

• Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in both tolerant and non-tolerant individuals.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of the neurobiology of addiction and articulate its activity in clinically relevant terms.
• Describe the process for diagnosing addiction and differentiating its symptoms from other medical or psychiatric disorders.
• Explain various pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for addictive disorders, including factors influencing treatment selection tailored to individual patient needs.
• Describe precipitants of relapse and current evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse.

Speakers

• Antoine Douaihy, MD
• Christopher Holden, MD
• Marcela Smid, MD
• Maher Karam-Hage, MD
• R. Gregory Cochran, MD, PhD
• Ihsan M. Salloum, MD, MPH
• Alan Wartenberg, MD
• Ximena Sanchez-Samper, MD
• Jack Krasuski, MD

This program is produced by board-certified faculty with extensive expertise in Addiction Medicine board exam preparation. All lectures are current, medically accurate, and aligned with the certification exam blueprint.

Target Audience

This course is intended primarily for Addiction Medicine physicians preparing for board certification or seeking to reinforce their knowledge in addiction medicine practice.

Why This Topic Matters

The PassMachine Addiction Medicine Board Review 2022 (v3.1) (Beattheboards) (Lectures) addresses essential knowledge areas critical for physicians specializing in Addiction Medicine. Comprehensive understanding of addiction neurobiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities ensures informed clinical decision-making.

MedHub Central provides this focused educational resource to support addiction medicine specialists aiming to strengthen their professional expertise. This course facilitates targeted learning aligned with the certification blueprint to promote clinical competence in this evolving specialty.