Cara A. Poland, MD, MEd

Assistant Professor Addiction Medicine
Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan

In 2018, board-certified Addiction Medicine Doctor Cara Poland identified the need to strengthen our country’s Addiction Medicine workforce. By utilizing State Opioid Response funds and creating collaboration among Michigan’s seven medical schools, MI CARES was born. Led by Dr. Poland, MI CARES not only trains physician-level addiction specialists in Michigan but across the country. Nearly 400 physicians in 43 states are currently on the pathway to becoming board-certified in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Poland also leads a special interest grant, GREAT MOMS, which treats pregnant people and their families living with a substance use disorder. A passionate and highly sought-after public speaker and educator, Dr. Poland regularly appears in the media and at community events advocating for those she serves.”

I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Presentation(s):

• Stronger Together: Combining Medication for Opioid Use Disorders With 12-Step Recovery Support to Achieve Five-Year Recovery

  Tuesday, April 19, 2022
  12:45 PM – 2:00 PM ET