ABOUT US



As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, MASAM represents over 200 addiction medicine professionals across different categories in Massachusetts.



Mission & Vision



Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine (MASAM) provides patients, their families, and physicians with essential resources regarding addiction and substance abuse treatment.


The Mission of the Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine is to provide a medium for physicians and medical trainees with special interests in Addiction Medicine to meet and address issues of mutual interest.



Our Purpose





• to enable networking with colleagues in Addiction Medicine to provide closer liaison between members and the national activities of ASAM

• to increase public awareness in about the existence and vitality of the physician specialty of Addiction Medicine • to increase public awareness in about problems related to addiction

• to promote professionalism in the delivery of services to patients with problems which result from addiction, and

• to be a physician resource for state and national public policy issues that affect Addiction Medicine services and patients with addiction.



Our Goals





• a forum for sharing of ideas between addictionists, especially regarding clinical management strategies and strategies for interfacing with managed care organizations

• a vehicle for increased professionalism and higher quality information, prevention, training, and treatment regarding addiction problems

• an enhancement of knowledge and attitudes among citizens and institutions about the primary nature of the disease of addiction

• a channel for Massachusetts input into national standards of care in Addiction Medicine and a channel for Massachusetts input into health care reform initiatives.



Board of directors



2023-2025





officers



James Baker, MD, MPH



PRESIDENT



Dr. James Baker served at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School as faculty in emergency medicine and is now affiliated with UMass Medical School.


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Todd Kerensky, MD



IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT



Todd Kerensky, MD is a general internist who practices a combination of internal medicine and addiction medicine in various settings.


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Jessica Gray, MD



PRESIDENT-ELECT



Dr. Jessica Gray is a dually board certified family medicine physician and addiction specialist in the departments of Medicine at MGH and Pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children.


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Ruth A. Potee, MD, DFASAM, FAAFP



TREASURER



Dr. Ruth Potee is a board certified Family Physician and Addiction Medicine physician who works in western Massachusetts.


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Heidi Ginter, MD



SECRETARY



Dr. Heidi Ginter is a board certified Family Physician and Addiction Medicine specialist at Bright View Health.


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DIRECTORS



Daniel Liauw, MD, MPH



Dr. Daniel Liauw (he/him) is a board certified internist and addiction medicine specialist at MGH.


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Maria Quinn, MSN, PMHNP-BC



Maria Quinn, MSN, PMHNP-BC is the Director of Addiction Treatment and Recovery Support Services at Holyoke Medical Center (HMC).


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Joshua St. Louis, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FASAM, AAHIVS



Dr. Joshua St. Louis (he/him) is board certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine and is also an AAHIVM-certified HIV Specialist.


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Carolyn Isabelle Bogan, MSN, FNP-BC, CARN-AP



Coming soon



Committees & Task Forces





Advocacy & Legislation Committee



Works closely with government bodies to advocate for policies that benefit our profession and the patients we serve. Members of this committee are involved in grassroots advocacy efforts and help to coordinate MASAM’s legislative strategy. Coordination with advocacy groups.



Education Committee



Dedicated to the continuous professional development of our members. This committee is responsible for planning and organizing educational programs, including webinars, the annual conference, and other educational initiatives that keep our members at the forefront of medical advancements in pain and addiction medicine.



Pain Management Task Force



To provide specific guidance for treatment and focus on the unique needs of patients with pain.



CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS



Latest revision: July 2024. Members of MASAM can request a copy of our Constitution and Bylaws documents by email to masam@mms.org





Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine



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