Dr Morgan is the Chairperson of the international Network of Early Career Addiction Medicine Professionals working in the area of Addiction Medicine (NECPAM). Since the network’s inception in 2017, Dr Morgan has played a critical role in the network’s development, collaborations and research activities. She has worked in the field of Addiction Psychiatry as a clinician-researcher in South Africa and is currently an Alexander von Humboldt post-doctoral Fellow at the Department of Psychiatry, Ulm University in Germany. Dr Morgan has published several papers which shed light on the treatment needs of heroin users in South Africa. She is also involved in research collaborations evaluating the education and training needs of early career addiction medicine professionals.
Abstract
The growth of a global Network of Early Career Professionals working in Addiction Medicine (NECPAM)
One of the greatest challenges in the field of addiction medicine is the development of a lasting workforce. Therefore in 2017, the global Network of Early Career Professionals working in the area of Addiction Medicine (NECPAM) was formed. NECPAM's mission is to connect, empower and facilitate the evolution of early career professionals working in the field of addiction and related disorders worldwide. We achieve this by facilitating peer-led research and practical initiatives at both local and international levels – working towards reducing the stigma associated with addiction and related disorders. Since the networks inception we have grown in membership, conducted research, shared knowledge and supported one another during the difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic. NECPAM's future plans are focused on identifying and meeting the education and training needs of early career professionals, partnership and collaborations with other networks and continued growth. NECPAM wishes to make a lasting and meaningful contribution to the global challenge of addiction. The presentation will share insights about the network's aims, activities and outputs as well as invite collaboration for future initiatives.