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Forward4th Annual Opioid Use Disorder Conference
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
8:00am to 4:00pm (Breakfast and Check-In is 8:00AM - 8:15AM)
Baylor Medicine Jamail Specialty Care Center
4th Floor, Jamail Classrooms E4.120 and E4.125
1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
REGISTRATION
Registration will close on Monday, April 13 at 12pm.
In-person Conference, Virtual Option Available
NEEDS STATEMENT
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.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is for physicians and advanced-practice providers in psychiatry, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology and the community.
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.
EDUCATIONAL METHODS
Lecture, Case Study, Small Group Breakout Session, Other: Qualtrics Survey
EVALUATION
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.
ACTIVITY DIRECTORS
Nidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD - Activity Director
Professor
Baylor College of Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Andress Ojeda, MD - Activity Co-Director
Associate Professor
Baylor College of Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR
Michèle Haykal, MD
Research Postdoctoral Fellow
Baylor College of Medicine, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
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 CreditsTM. 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.
Available Credit
- 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.50 Attendance
- 1.00 Ethics
- 6.50 Pain Management
- 6.50 Social Work
Price
Online Registration will close on April 13, 2026 at noon.
For conference questions, contact Dr. Michèle Haykal at [email protected]
For CME questions please email us at [email protected].
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