ASAM BOARD EXAM STUDY TOOL (BEST) 2023

Overview

The Board Exam Study Tool (BEST) is an updated, interactive, and engaging tool that prepares physicians for the addiction medicine certification exam. The BEST includes over 500 board exam-style questions developed, reviewed, and mapped to the addiction medicine exam blueprint content areas by national experts.

For additional exam preparation, check out the ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine 2023 - Virtual from July 27-28, 2023!

The target audience for this introductory and intermediate level tool includes physicians preparing for the ABPM Certification Exam in Addiction Medicine, non-specialist physicians, addiction specialists, and other healthcare professionals seeking a "refresher" course that incorporates recent developments in addiction science and practice, and/or seeking the knowledge to identify and manage problems related to substance use disorders for their patients.

This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, and Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the neurobiology and treatment of addiction medicine.
2. Appraise addiction patient cases and respond accurately to questions about next steps and treatment options.
3. Differentiate between important terms and definitions in the field of Addiction Medicine.
4. Employ knowledge gained in the educational sections of the BEST to respond accurately to self-assessment questions.