Providence Regional Medical Center Everett 27th Annual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine 2025

YOU’RE INVITED to help us celebrate our 27th anniversary! Conference Chairs Todd Carran, MD FAAFP ABAM ASAM, Gale Springer, PMHCNS-BC ARNP, Thomas Tocher, MD MPH FACP and the Medical Education Department at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett would like to invite you to the 27th Annual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Conference! The largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, this course is considered the West Coast’s premiere event for providing the latest innovations and scientific developments in Addiction Medicine.
Nationally and locally recognized experts will deliver the evidence- and case-based information that is necessary for providers to enhance their proficiency in diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with addiction disorders, even when complicated by overlapping or co-occurring disorders.This evidence, when recalled in a caregiver’s practice, is meant to impact treatment outcomes and ultimately increase patients’ odds of lifelong recovery.
Learning Objectives
The goal of this conference is to enhance the skills and performance of those providers who treat patients with addiction and other behavior health diagnosis. New scientific, best practices, treatment, tools and modalities in all areas of addiction medicine will be presented. The latest developments in treatment and translating that into useful knowledge will also be presented in didactic lectures.
Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward healthcare professionals who strive to provide prevention, evaluation and/or assessment and change agents as well as diagnose, treat and manage patients with addiction-related health conditions in a primary care and/or mental health setting. It is particularly relevant for the following disciplines: physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, medical directors, nursing, nursing leadership, administrators, counselors, social workers and those engaged with patients that may have addiction disorders in hospitals, medical centers or behavioral health offices and residential care facilities.
The following medical and behavioral health specialties are encouraged to attend:
Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Social Work and Adolescent Medicine.
The 27th Annual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine 2025 at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is best for healthcare professionals working in primary care and mental health settings who diagnose, treat, and manage patients with addiction-related conditions.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the target audience and what the symposium offers:
Who Should Attend

Primary care providers: Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who encounter substance use disorders in routine practice.
Mental health professionals: Psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers involved in addiction treatment and behavioral health.
Addiction medicine specialists: Clinicians seeking to update their knowledge on evidence-based practices and emerging therapies.
Medical educators and trainees: Residents, fellows, and students interested in foundational and advanced addiction medicine concepts.
Public health and community outreach workers: Those involved in prevention, education, and harm reduction strategies.

What You’ll Learn

Prevention and early intervention strategies for substance use disorders.
Evaluation and assessment tools for addiction-related health conditions.
Evidence-based treatment approaches, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Behavioral therapies and integrated care models for managing co-occurring disorders.
Updates on emerging substances and treatment challenges in the current landscape.

Event Details

Organizer: Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Focus: CME-accredited education tailored to frontline providers and change agents in addiction care
Location: Colby Campus, Everett, Washington

 
+ Topics:

Accessing Buprenorphine- Regulatory and Financial Updates in 2025
Addiction Consultation Service for Hospitalized Patients with Substance Use Disorder
Adolescents with Addictions
Contingency Management of Stimulant Use Disorder
How Can Ketamine Facilitate Buprenorphine Initiation
Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Buprenorphine
Lowering Barriers Hepatitis C Treatment for People Who Use Drugs
Managing Opioid Use Disorder in the Age of Fentanyl
Meeting People Where They Are- Peer Facilitated Mobile Addiction Services
Psychosis & Substance Use Part 1- Introduction
Psychosis & Substance Use Part 2- Cannabis
Psychosis & Substance Use Part 3- Methamphetamine
Psychosis & Substance Use Part 4- Differential Diagnosis Cases
Substance Use Disorder & Nutrition
Utilizing a Peer Support Specialist Who Has Walked a Similar Path
Why Are Novel Approaches to Buprenorphine Needed in the Fentanyl Era