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Fight Addiction. Meet the Demand.

Become a Specialist

MI CARES guides and supports providers through the Practice Pathway program for the Addiction Medicine sub-specialty.

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MD, DO, RN, APRN, PA

Physicians, APRN

MD, DO, APRN, PA

MD, DO, APRN, PA

Answering the Call

Meeting the Demand for Addiction Specialists

Opioid deaths have been at epidemic proportions for years, and numbers continue to rise. Experts agree, there aren’t enough addiction specialists to meet the urgent, ever-growing demand. Read More

Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020.

Most doctors receive fewer than 10 hours of addiction training in medical school.

21.2 million Americans with a substance use disorder. Only 4,500 physicians certified in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry.

What is the Practice Pathway?

It is the mechanism for physicians to meet eligibility requirements for certification in Addiction Medicine without completing an Accredited Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) fellowship training program in Addiction Medicine.

About the Program

Eligibility Requirements to Enroll in the MI CARES Program

For Physicians

Unrestricted and current medical license
Medical degree
Certification by any American Board of Medical Specialties Board
Engaged in the practice of addiction medicine by June 30^th 2023

For Medical Students

Enrolled in course by affiliated institution
Medical schools interested in participating can contact us for more information
Students are eligible to access modules if they are enrolled in an approved course by an affiliated institution. Administrators will contact students with enrollment details.

What to Expect

Benefits of Addiction Medicine Certification

Help bridge the gap between the 20 million people struggling with addiction and the 4,400 specialists working to help them nationwide.

Our GME MI CARES substance modules are also used to teach residents and students affiliated with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the University of Michigan, and Saginaw Valley State University.

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