Healthcare professionals across Maryland will have access to a series of free virtual trainings this summer aimed at improving treatment for substance use disorders, with a focus on integrating care into primary settings and addressing stigma and trauma. The Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS) is offering these opportunities in June and July, targeting a range of provider needs through continuing education and peer support.
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The first session, “Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Integrated With Primary Care,” is scheduled for June 12 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. and will be led by MACS Medical Consultant Dr. Michael Fingerhood. This course is designed to equip physicians and primary care providers with strategies for identifying and treating opioid use disorder within general medical practice. Participants are eligible to earn one continuing medical education credit through MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society.
On June 18, a one-hour session led by Dr. Sarah Merritt will focus on managing pain while treating patients with substance use disorders. The topic of trauma-informed care will be covered on June 25 by Dr. Sal Corbin of the Maryland Harm Reduction Training Institute, who will discuss how stigma and trauma impact people who use drugs. These sessions are part of the MACS ECHO program, a virtual community for healthcare professionals that promotes learning through case-based discussions.
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The July sessions include a maternal health-focused discussion on motivational interviewing with Dr. Christopher Welsh on July 8, and a follow-up session on July 16 led by Dr. Bethea Kleykamp, which addresses tobacco use in individuals with other substance use disorders. All events are free, conducted online, and open to Maryland-based providers, pharmacists, and healthcare teams.
The MACS program is run by the University of Maryland School of Medicine and funded by the Maryland Department of Health. It provides ongoing support for providers treating patients with substance use issues and chronic pain, including consultations, technical assistance, and training resources.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response
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