AAAP offers a broad array of training and educational resources to support their members and health professionals to prepare for their board certification and to stay current on the research and clinical practices in the field.
*ABPN Diplomates receive AAAP Member rates on all educational activities. Email [email protected] for more information.
Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
The AAAP Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium provides the latest scientific developments in substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric disorders for psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and allied health professionals.
Learn more about the live Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium.
On-Demand Course Information
CME Details
- Presentation slides and recordings of most lectures are available for purchase as an on-demand course for up to 33.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™.
- 2023 AAAP Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium credit claiming expires on 12/31/2025, but access is provided through 12/31/2026.
Fees
- $ 250 for AAAP Members
- $ 300 for Non-Members
- $ 100 for Member Trainees (email [email protected] for discount code)
- If you are not a AAAP member, trainees Join for FREE
Please NOTE for those who attended the Live Annual Meeting in San Diego:
- You can access the presentation slides and recorded content for free.
- You cannot claim CE credit for the on-demand content.
Addictions and Their Treatment
The Addictions and Their Treatment course, which includes all lecture recordings and PDF presentation slides, is an intensive training to aid clinicians to prepare for board certifications and recertification. It also provides comprehensive overview of SUD for all health professionals. This on-demand version offers 37.5 CE and 10 self-assessment credits. It costs $500 for AAAP members and ABPN Diplomates and $600 for non-members. Trainees who are AAAP Members (Join for FREE) can purchase this course for $150 (email [email protected] for discount code).
*Bulk registration available for Fellowship Directors. Email [email protected] for more information.
Learn about the live Addictions and Their Treatment course.
On-Demand Course Information
- Co-Morbidity of Substance and Other Psychiatric Disorders
- Medical Comorbidities in Patients with Substance Use Disorders
- Emerging Drugs
- Inequities in Addiction Treatment for Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations
- Sex and Drugs: Gender Differences in Substance Use Disorders
- Pain and Addiction
- Behavioral Addictions
- Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorders
- Naloxone Overdose Training
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Use Disorder in Hospital Settings
- Forensic Issues in Addiction
- Substance Use Disorders in the Older Adult
- Youth with Substance Use Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Suicide and Substance Use Disorders
2024 Addictions and Their Treatment Course On Demand Material (w/ CE): Expires December 31, 2026
Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology
This course covers advanced topics in addiction psychopharmacology for clinicians who already have a strong foundation of knowledge. For 2024, a revamped version of this course had our expert faculty focus on pharmacological treatment of co-occurring psychiatric conditions with substance use disorders, which compliments the curriculum offered in 2023 focusing on the pharmacologic treatment of substance use disorders. All lecture recordings and PDF presentation slides of this intensive training are available for purchase as an on-demand course. Each course costs $350 for AAAP members and ABPN Diplomates and $400 for non-members. Trainees who are AAAP Members (Join for FREE) can purchase this course for $100 (email [email protected] for discount code).
Learn about the live Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology course.
On-Demand Course Information
2024 Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology Course On Demand Material (w/ CE): Expires December 31, 2026
15.25 CE
Course Syllabus
- Pharmacotherapy of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
- Addiction Psychopharmacology of those with Co-Morbid Medical Conditions
- Pharmacotherapy of Depressive and Anxiety Disorders with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of ADHD with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
- Telehealth Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy: Perinatal Substance Use Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents
2023 Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology Course On Demand Material (w/ CE): Expires December 31, 2025
14.25 CE
Course Syllabus
- Alcohol Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy
- Brain Stimulation
- Cannabis Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy
- Nicotine Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy
- Opioid Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy
- Psychedelics/Ketamine
- Stimulant Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy
- Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy
Maintenance of Certification
All American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) board certified psychiatrists need to fulfill Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements. Learn more about the requirements.
Self-Assessment Examination
- AAAP members: $100 Non-AAAP Members: $249 Become a member today!
*AAAP Members and ABPN Diplomates registered for our Annual Meeting receive access to this exam for FREE. Email [email protected] if you need assistance. - Learners will complete a 100-question examination, receive feedback and earn 10 CMEs and SA credits for participation.
- This activity awards up to 10 Category 1 CME as Self-Assessment credits with the ABPN. The ABPN has reviewed this activity and has approved this program as part of a comprehensive Self-Assessment Program which is mandated by the ABMS as a necessary component of Maintenance of Certification.
- Questions will cover clinical knowledge important to practicing psychiatrists and health professionals, including diagnosis, treatment and new developments.
- The goal is to use the examination to identify areas where they may need to enhance their clinical knowledge and improve their practice skills.
Access the Self-Assessment Examinations:
- Self-Assessment Examination 2023: Expires December 31, 2025
- Self-Assessment Examination 2022: Expires December 31, 2024
Performance in Practice (PIP)
AAAP currently has the following Performance in Practice and SA Activities that will satisfy your MOC needs.
- Improving Clinical Practice with Patients who have Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD): Performance in Practice (PIP) and Self-Assessment (SA) Activity
- Motivational Interviewing Performance in Practice (PIP) and SA Activity
- Improving Clinical Practice with Patients who have Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD): Performance in Practice (PIP) and SA Activity
- Treating Patients with Substance Use Disorders Who Are Also Nicotine and Tobacco Users: PIP and SA Activity – Coming soon!
- Improving Clinical Practice with Patients who have Opioid Use Disorder (OUD): Performance in Practice (PIP) Activity This PIP is offered through PCSS-MOUD and is free to all.
- Improving Clinical Practice with Patients who have Stimulant Use Disorder (StUD): Performance in Practice (PIP) and Self-Assessment (SA) Activity – This PIP is offered through ORN and is free to all.
For an explanation of ABPN MOC requirements, please access the ABPN MOC Program FAQ, visit the ABPN website, or call the ABPN offices at their number (847) 229-6500.
These activities are approved as a PIP Clinical Module, are designated for 20 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™ and a varying number of Self-Assessment CMEs. Please click the link for each PIP for full credit designation details.
AAAP Podcast
Hosted by the AAAP Membership Committee, led by Danae DiRocco, MD, MPH. If you have a topic that you would like to hear on the podcast or would like to be involved in the podcast, please email [email protected].
Webinars
Learn more about upcoming and our on-demand webinars.
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Live Events
Learn more about AAAP’s Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Addictions and Their Treatment Course, Advanced Addiction Psychopharmacology Course and other live events.
