The ASAM Diversity Travel Scholarship
Overview
The ASAM Diversity Travel Scholarship is designed to promote inclusivity within the field of addiction medicine by supporting individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine. This scholarship aims to raise awareness of career opportunities in addiction medicine, helping to diversify the addiction medicine workforce. As part of the scholarship, recipients receive complimentary registration to attend ASAM's Annual Conference.
2026 Diversity Travel Scholarship Recipients
Khuzeman Abbasi, MD
Kishore Bharadwaj
Melvin Grimes, DO, MS

Shamika Habtemariam, BA, CHW-C

Fahimeh Mohebbi

Elizabeth Nguyen

Gretel Sanchez, MD

Andrea Singleton, DO, MS
Amy Stringer, MD, PhD Student

Christopher Sweeney, MD
Travel Award Package Includes:
- A stipend of $2,000 to support travel expenses.
- Complimentary registration for the ASAM Annual Conference.
- An exclusive invitation to attend the ASAM Scholarship Breakfast Meetings during the conference.
- The opportunity to participate in the ASAM Mentorship Program, facilitating connections with established addiction medicine professionals in the field.
- Opportunity for professional growth and networking with renowned leaders of ASAM
Past Recipients
2025 (Denver, CO)
Mohit Chhatpar, MD
Evonemo Esievoadje, MBBS, CCFP
Sara Gabere, MD
Sand Mastrangelo, MD
Ahmed Nahian
Henrique Oliva, MD, PhD
Amanda Perez, MD
Thanh Phan, MD
Adriana Rush
Ugwuoke Uyonne, MD