ASAM Virtual.2021 Key Highlights

• Inspiring, thought-provoking plenary sessions to kick off each day
• New this year, seven concurrent sessions every hour throughout the day for a total of 70 concurrent sessions
• Revamped session formats for maximum audience engagement and interaction with experts
• Creative opportunities for fun and networking
• Virtual Poster Hall with audio narration and live Q&A with poster authors
• For the first time, a Virtual Exhibit Hall with robust company booths, fun giveaways and one-on-one video chats
• Newly revamped, live and interactive pre-conference offerings, including Fundamentals and Motivational Interviewing Workshops, and the ever-popular Pain & Addiction Course
• Access to all content on-demand for the next three years in the ASAM e-Learning Center following the virtual event

Learning Objectives

1. Identify and describe the new developments affecting the science, policy, and clinical practice of addiction medicine.
2. Compare presented clinical guidelines/best practices with the participant’s current practice and identify strengths or gaps.
3. Analyze new research and science to develop practical applications for treatment or further research.
4. Explain recent or upcoming policy changes and identify implications or areas for provider involvement.
5. Create a network of professionals and a set of resources to support the participant’s practice.

Who Should Attend

• Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Other Clinicians
• Researchers and Academics
• Residents, Fellows, and Students
• Counselors and Policymakers

How to Get the Most Out of ASAM Virtual.2021 and Pre-Conference Courses:

• Watch from the comfort of your home or office
• Use a desktop or laptop that has a microphone and camera to maximize your virtual experience. Mobile devices can work but are not recommended.
• Ensure you have a stable internet connection with plenty of bandwidth for streaming. Consider using a wired internet connection.
• Make sure your internet browser is on the most recent version. Chrome or Firefox are preferred.
• Plan to attend as much of the virtual sessions as you can, and when you can’t, remember the sessions will be available on-demand later!

CME for Annual Conference and Three Pre-Conference Offerings 

This activity has been approved for 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.