ISAM History Page
The International Society of Addiction Medicine is an international fellowship of physicians founded in 1998 and committed to the:
- Advancement of knowledge about Addiction seen as a treatable disease
- Recognition that physicians worldwide have a major role to play in its management
- Enhancement of the credibility of the physician’s role
- Emphasis of the importance of educational activities
- Establishment of consensus documents and practice guidelines
Activities:
- Provision of a membership-based forum for physicians worldwide
- Information website: www.isamweb.org to inform members and public about upcoming events
- Bi-Annual Newsletters
- Annual and Regional Scientific Meetings in liaison with National/Regional Addiction Medicine Societies
- Position papers on select topics relevant to the practice methods
- WHO-ISAM travel fellowships for annual meetings
- International Certification exam in Addiction Medicine
Membership Rates:
Based on a 4-Category system of $90US, $60US, $30US and $15US, using the World Bank economic listing of countries. Please consult chart for specific country.
Categories:
Full Members - Physicians practicing Addiction Medicine
- Join and/or chair any task force/committee including Board positions
Associate Members – Allied Health Professionals making a contribution to Addiction Medicine
- May join any Committee/Task Force but not chair or run for Board positions
Affiliate Societies – Membership through affiliation of a National Society
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Membership Benefits:
- International communication network with colleagues
- Information re: select issues and resources in 91 countries from all continents
- Special member registration rates for Annual and Regional Meetings
- ISAM-WHO Travel Fellowship for developing countries
- Newsletter out twice a year
- Participation in ISAM position papers
- Professional validation, teaching, accreditation and certification by exam
- Special registration fees for International Certification Examination
- Copy of Journal of Substance Abuse
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