How to Earn CME Through CSAM
CSAM is committed to advancing excellence in addiction medicine through accessible, high-quality continuing medical education (CME). Whether you prefer in-person learning, virtual training, or self-paced study, CSAM offers multiple pathways to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ throughout the year. Below is a guide to the CME opportunities available through CSAM.
1. Annual Conference
Format: In-Person, Multi-Day Event
CSAM’s Annual Conference is our flagship educational event, bringing together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals. Participants gain exposure to the latest evidence, innovations, and clinical best practices in addiction medicine.
Attendees earn CME by:
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Participating in plenary sessions, breakout workshops, and keynote lectures
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Completing session evaluations
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Claiming credits through the conference’s CME portal after attendance
2. Workshops
Format: Live Virtual or In-Person, Half-Day to Multi-Day
CSAM workshops provide in-depth, skills-based training on specific areas of addiction medicine, such as motivational interviewing, integrative behavioral health, or clinical leadership.
Participants earn CME by:
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Completing the workshop in real time
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Fulfilling participation requirements (polls, breakout work, or interactive components)
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Completing the post-course evaluation to receive a CME certificate
3. Webinars
Format: Live Virtual Sessions
CSAM’s webinars offer timely, focused education on emerging issues, clinical updates, and best practices in treatment, policy, and patient care.
Participants earn CME by:
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Attending the live webinar
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Completing the short evaluation afterward
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Downloading the CME certificate once completed
Note: On-demand webinar recordings may or may not offer CME depending on accreditation requirements.
4. Online CME Courses
Format: Self-Paced, On-Demand e-Learning
CSAM’s online courses allow learners to study at their own pace with high-quality recorded lectures, integrated quizzes, and downloadable materials. Courses remain open for several months, making them ideal for busy clinicians.
Learners earn CME by:
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Completing all course modules
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Passing required knowledge checks (if applicable)
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Submitting the post-course evaluation
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Accessing the CME certificate via the course platform
CME Certificates & Tracking
CSAM provides certificates for all accredited sessions once evaluations are complete. Learners are encouraged to maintain their certificates for state licensing, MOC, and credentialing requirements.
For questions about CME credit, certificates, or accreditation, please contact:
memberservices@csam-asam.org
Why Earn CME Through CSAM?
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Evidence-based education tailored to real-world clinical practice
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Programs designed by addiction medicine physicians for addiction medicine physicians
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Opportunities to deepen clinical skill, leadership ability, and cultural understanding
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Support for California’s workforce and the future of addiction treatment
- Early Career Physicians in California required CME Learn more HERE
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Registration for the 2026 CSAM Annual Conference opens Spring 2026.
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