Programs and Curriculums
Help bridge the gap between the 22 million people struggling with substance use disorder and the 6,680 specialists working to help them nationwide.
Physicians
Medical Students
Social Work
Residents
The Practice Pathway is the mechanism for physicians to meet eligibility requirements for certification in Addiction Medicine without completing an ACGME fellowship program. The Practice Pathway is only open until 2025, so enroll in MI CARES today to find out how we can support you during the application process.
What We Do
Support physicians applying for Addiction Medicine certification through the Practice Pathway with the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).
Identify areas outside of direct patient care to ensure physicians meet required hours of experience in Addiction Medicine research, teaching activities, and administration.
Assess a provider’s current roles and responsibilities to determine how they can translate to meet the time-in-practice requirements for Addiction Medicine certification.
Provide a robust overview of the Addiction Medicine core content for the board exam.
Provide curriculum to support the new MATE Training Act, ensuring this curriculum meets DEA requirements.
What to Expect
Physician Participants gain access to all MI CARES asynchronous learning modules, no-cost CME credits, and assistance during the application process.
Why We Do It
To address the overwhelming need for certified addiction specialists.
Eligibility Requirements
The Practice Pathway is the mechanism for physicians meeting eligibility requirements for certification in Addiction Medicine without completing an ACGME-accredited fellowship. Additional requirements include a minimum of 24 months in subspecialty-level practice. Subspecialty practice goes beyond just treating patients with addiction disorders and requires a comprehensive approach to preventing, diagnosing, and managing patients with various substance use disorders and addictions. It encompasses medication for addiction treatment, evidence-based interventions, evaluation/management of co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and managing complex cases across diverse populations.
Please visit the ABPM website for a full overview of application requirements.
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Enroll NowOne component of addressing the workforce gap is training medical students in addiction medicine before they go into residency. MI CARES aims to provide an extensive anti-stigma Addiction Medicine curriculum to medical students through a variety of synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.
What We Do
Introduce students to the fundamentals of Addiction Medicine, increasing knowledge and awareness through a curriculum that spans all fours year of medical school.
Prepare students for residency by providing them with a curriculum that covers the basics of diagnosis and medical care of persons with substance use disorder (SUD) and substance-related health conditions.
Partner with institutions to expand Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry curriculums.
What to Expect
Medical schools are provided with a robust Addiction Medicine curriculum, including instructor materials for large and small groups and asynchronous pre-learning.
Why We Do It
Research has shown a marked stigma against training for SUD. We hope that by educating students during medical school, we bring forth evidence based, anti-stigma treatment before negative attitudes can form in practice. Medical students are the future of the workforce. We want them to have as much judgement-free knowledge as possible to help combat the addiction crisis.
Eligibility Requirements
- 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.
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Enroll NowMI CARES partners with schools of social work in Michigan to provide the next generation of social workers with the Addiction Medicine education their communities need.
What to Expect
Social science students are provided with SUD content spanning a variety of subjects, including stigma, marginalized populations, and the biological underpinnings of substance use disorder.
Why We Do It
Research has shown a marked stigma against training for SUD. We hope that by educating students during graduate school, we bring forth evidence based, anti-stigma treatment before negative attitudes can form in practice. We want them to have as much judgement-free knowledge as possible to help combat the addiction crisis.
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Enroll NowMI CARES has partnered with a variety of specialties to provide Addiction Medicine education for residents in the United States.
What to Expect
Our MI CARES curriculum is also available for residency programs. Programs can choose which MI CARES modules best suit their needs.
Why We Do It
Research has shown a marked stigma against training for SUD. We hope that by educating residents, we bring forth evidence based, anti-stigma treatment before negative attitudes can form. We want them to have as much judgement-free knowledge as possible to help combat the addiction crisis.
MATE Training
The X-Waiver was abolished by the DEA in January 2023. MI CARES curriculum provides all necessary content areas to meet the new DEA requirements for MATE Act Training. This includes an 8-hour training session, certificate of completion, and no-cost CME credits.
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Enroll NowMATE Training
The X-Waiver was abolished by the DEA in January 2023. MI CARES curriculum provides all necessary content areas to meet the new DEA requirements for MATE Act Training. This includes an 8-hour training session, certificate of completion, and no-cost CME credits.
For Educators
Are you an educator interested in bringing Addiction Medicine to your institution?