4th Annual Opioid Use Disorder Conference
Hybrid Event
Apr 15, 2026
Houston, Texas, USA
6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ ...OVERVIEW
4th Annual Opioid Use Disorder Conference is organized by Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and will be held on Apr 15, 2026 at Baylor Medicine Jamail Specialty Care Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America.
Description:
The opioid use epidemic remains a significant public health challenge in the United States. The DEA MATE Act requires clinicians to be knowledgeable in the prescribing and management of opioid use disorder (OUD), yet many treating teams continue to face challenges balancing chronic pain management, preventing opioid over?prescription, and addressing illicit opioid use. This educational activity addresses gaps in recognizing OUD and withdrawal, applying person?first language, and accessing evidence?based treatments, including pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches. Learners will also gain skills to identify barriers to medication access and appropriately refer patients for outpatient care, supporting the effective initiation and maintenance of OUD treatment.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:
- Apply treatment techniques, including pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches, in managing Opioid Use Disorder.
- Recognize barriers to accessing medication in treatment of Opioid Use Disorder treatment.
- Recall and apply person first language, emphasizing the individual rather than the diagnosis, when interacting with patients diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibilities in reducing stigma, addressing healthcare access barriers, and delivering equitable, person-centered care to vulnerable populations affected by substance use disorders.
KEY DATES
15 Apr, 2026
Event Start Date
15 Apr, 2026
Event End Date
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Physician
- Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pain Management and the Prescription of Opioids
The presentations, Opioid Use Disorder Prescribing Principles; Harris Health Houston Recovery Center Collaboration; City-Wide View from the Houston Forensic Science Center; Emergency Medicine at the Forefront of SUD Management -Updates from Ben Taub Hospital; OBAT for Harris County- Opportunities & Challenges; Travis County Overview for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment; Anesthesia Advances to Mitigate & Minimize Post-Operative Opioid Use; Pharmacy Update; Kratom & Regulations; Neonatal Abstinence Syndromes; Taking care of Women Who Use Drugs – MOM Program Update; Opioid CO-ingestants: Cannabinoid Update; Opioid CO-ingestants: Nicotine/Vaping/Hookah Update, have been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 6.50 credit of education in pain management and the prescription of opioids.
Social Work
Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Continuing Professional Development (License Number 7270) is an approved continuing education provider for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This live activity has been approved for 6.50 continuing education units.
Ethics
The presentations, Taking Care of Women Who Use Drugs – MOM Program Update; Pharmacy Update, have been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.00 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianResidentsFamily MedicineNursesInternal MedicinePsychiatryMedical StudentsEmergency MedicineObstetriciansPsychiatristsGynaecologistFellowsOther Health ProfessionalsAdvanced Practice ProvidersSPECIALITIES
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