Special Interest Group for Program Directors
The CSAM-SMCA SIG for Program Directors is an opportunity for Addiction Medicine educational leaders, either currently overseeing or planning the development of an Addiction Medicine training program in Canada, to connect and share knowledge. Events that are run through this SIG include an annual Fellowship Open House, and a Shared Educational Curriculum that operates monthly throughout the academic year. If you are a Program Director of an Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry fellowship program and would like to join, please contact us.
Special Interest Group for Learners
The CSAM-SMCA Student Interest Group (SIG) for Learners is for Canadian medical students and learners in other healthcare professions who want to advance their understanding of addiction medicine. The group builds on standard medical training to enable students to learn more about addiction medicine as a career, offer educational opportunities, and the opportunity to connect with peers and mentors in the Canadian addiction medicine community. The group was created by and for Canadian medical learners, and is free to join.
UPCOMING SIG SESSIONS
Please stay tuned for our next Learner’s Special Interest Group Virtual Event tentatively scheduled to take place at 8:00 PM EASTERN, Tuesday November 24, 2026.Â
Women with Substance Use Disorders face multiple challenges during pregnancy. In addition to stigmatization, they face unique barriers to receiving care as they navigate the healthcare system. We will hear from patients who have lived this journey. They will share their personal experiences with the health care system, both positive and negative. They will also share their thoughts on what could be done differently.
This is a rare opportunity to hear these stories. Dr Naved Ali will host this upcoming CSAM SIG presentation. Make sure you mark your calendars for this Zoom Event on:
Tuesday November 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM PST.
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CSAM-SMCAÂ Special Interest Group (SIG) for Medical Students, Residents and Learners in Other Health Professions periodically hosts virtual learning events to provide a forum to learn about addiction medicine as a possible component of a future career and to assist learners in acquiring further expertise and knowledge in this area.
Please stay tuned for upcoming sessions to be announced soon!