An online global survey and follow-up expert groups on the scope and needs related to training, research, and mentorship among early-career addiction medicine professionals
Abstract
Addiction medicine is a rapidly growing field with many young professionals seeking careers in this field. However, early-career professionals (ECPs) face challenges such as a lack of competency-based training due to a shortage of trainers, limited resources, limited mentorship opportunities, and establishment of suitable research areas. The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) New Professionals Exploration, Training & Education (NExT) committee, a global platform for early-career addiction medicine professionals (ECAMPs), conducted a two-phase online survey using a modified Delphi-based approach among ECAMPs across 56 countries to assess the need for standardized training, research opportunities, and mentorship. A total of 110 respondents participated in Phase I (online key informant survey), and 28 respondents participated in Phase II (online expert group discussions on three themes identified in Phase I). The survey found that there is a lack of standardized training, structured mentorship programs, research funding, and research opportunities in addiction medicine for ECAMPs. There is a need for standardized training programs, improving research opportunities, and effective mentorship programs to promote the next generation of addiction medicine professionals and further development in the entire field. The efforts of ISAM NExT are well-received and give a template of how this gap can be addressed.
Citation
ISAM NExT Consortium , Bhad , R , Achab , S , Rafei , P , Kathiresan , P , Ardabili , H M , Butner , J , Orsolini , L , Melby , K , Farokhnia , M , Narasimha , V L , Ridley , K , Tolomeo , S , Kanabar , M , Matanje , B , Grandinetti , P , Potenza , M , Ekhtiari , H & Baldacchino , A 2023 , ' An online global survey and follow-up expert groups on the scope and needs related to training, research, and mentorship among early-career addiction medicine professionals ' , Global Mental Health , vol. 10 , e44 . https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2023.35
Publication
Global Mental Health
Status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
2054-4251Type
Journal article
Description
Funding: M.F. is supported by NIDA and NIAAA intramural research funding (ZIA-DA000635 and ZIA-AA000218).Collections
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