Activity ID
9368Expires
May 20, 2026Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
40Fee
$525 - $699CME Provider: American Society of Addiction Medicine
Description of CME Course
BEST users are generally preparing for the ABPM or AOA certification examinations. As such, they are seeking a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of addiction medicine in order to improve their outcomes on the examination. The BEST seeks to meet practice gaps through a comprehensive review of all key topics in the field.
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Anesthesiology
Family Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Preventive Medicine
Psychiatry and Neurology
Radiology
Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
1) Differentiate between important terms and definitions in the field of Addiction Medicine.
2) Distill knowledge on key points from the text, the Principles of Addiction Medicine, 6th edition and course slides.
3) Appraise addiction patient cases and respond accurately to questions about next steps and treatment options.
4) Employ knowledge gained in the educational sections of the BEST to respond accurately to self-assessment questions.
Keywords
addiction, addiction medicine, substance use disorder, primary care
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning & Improvement, Professionalism
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Physician Well-being activity
Organizational Culture of Wellness, Efficiencies in Medical Practice
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
