RAMS CPDD Retreats

As part of the RAMS Program, Scholars attend The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) annual scientific meeting in mid-June. Scholars attend this conference and participate in a variety of activities. The goal of the RAMS CPDD Retreat is to support Scholars in getting the most out of a scientific research meeting.

Scholars receive guidance from their mentors on preparing for the conference, select sessions to attend, review abstracts, and network with other researchers in the field.  In addition to the conference and program sessions, Scholars attend a poster presentation session and oral session with the RAMS Program Directors to learn how to most effectively utilize this rich conference feature. They also participate in leadership development sessions with Dr. Daryn David, PhD as well diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) sessions with Enroue Halfkenny, MSW. Additionally, Dr. Nadia Fairbairn, MD facilitates attendance and critique of harm reduction-focused sessions (e.g. poster presentations, oral sessions) at the conference.

The CPDD Retreat builds on the work done during the Fall Retreat, as it enables Scholars to participate in a large scientific research conference, taking full advantage of the many opportunities to learn and network in preparation for their future as research clinicians in the field of addiction medicine.

See past CPDD Conference highlights here.