The Addiction Medicine Conjoint will no longer administer the traditional high-stakes exam taken by its diplomates at least once every ten years to fulfill the Component 3 requirement of Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC). Diplomates will now be required to participate in the Addiction Medicine Longitudinal Assessment (LA) to fulfill the Component 3 requirement of OCC. More information: Component 3 - American Osteopathic Association Conjoint Examination Committee on Addiction Medicine
Questions regarding Addiction Medicine Longitudinal Assessment contact the AOA at:
Phone: (312) 202-8478
Email: addictionmedicine@osteopathic.org
Ready to take the Certification Exam? Visit the American Osteopathic Conjoint Examination Committee on Addiction Medicine website to apply. MDs now welcome to apply, an AOA number is required to apply. Contact the AOA at addictionmedicine@osteopathic.org if you need a number.
Use this link to contact the AOA with any questions related to the exam (registration, results, etc.). Documents and Links on the AOA site.
2025 DATES: Initial and OCC/Recertification Addiction Medicine exam
September 24 - 26, 2025
Initial and OCC/Recertification Addiction Medicine exam
2026 DATES: Initial and OCC/Recertification Addiction Medicine exam
May 1, 2026
Application opens
July 9, 2026
First application deadline
August 9, 2026
Final application deadline (with late fees)
September 9-11, 2026
Initial and OCC/Recertification Addiction Medicine exam
Questions about the exams and dates, contact the AOA at:
Phone: (312) 202-8478
Email: addictionmedicine@osteopathic.org
Dates are subject to change without notification.