Navigating the Osteopathic Addiction Medicine Certification Exam

The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine will present an expert panel on navigating the American Osteopathic Association Addiction Medicine Certification Exam. Presenters are board certified in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry, and AOAAM Review Course speakers who are highly familiar with the content domains and allocations included on the exam. The panel will discuss the application process and best practices on sitting for the exam. The presentation will focus on the certification exam as administered by the American Osteopathic Conjoint Examination Committee on Addiction Medicine and the subspecialty certification exams and osteopathic continuous certification (recertification) examinations. Topics will include 1) Board-eligible status for candidates who qualify based on the clinical pathway eligibility, 2) Pathway duration and 3) Exam offerings. The exam is offered twice a year and is open to both DOs and MDs. A clinician can obtain subspecialty certification in Addiction Medicine through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or through the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM). AOA certification is the only path available to DOs. Presentation will focus on content domains and allocations included on the exam include: Legal, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Special Populations. Discussion will also include tips and best practices in sitting for the certification exam. In addition to the presentation, there will be a questions and answer session on navigating the AOA Addiction Medicine Certification Exam. After attending this course, physicians will be better able to consider options for becoming certified and how to best prepare for the AOA Addiction Medicine Certification Exam.