The 2026 AAAP Self-Assessment Module 3 is a 25-question self-assessment examination designed to help addiction psychiatrists and other professionals evaluate their knowledge, identify areas for continued learning, and stay current with topics in addiction psychiatry and substance use disorders. Content in this module is based on topics addressed in AAAP’s Addictions and Their Treatment course.
The module provides an opportunity to assess knowledge and clinical decision-making, identify individual strengths and knowledge gaps, and focus additional learning on areas most relevant to professional practice. It may also support physicians who are completing continuing certification requirements.
Credit
Participants who successfully complete the module may earn:
Course Features
25 Self-Assessment Questions
Assess your knowledge and decision-making across clinically relevant topics in addiction psychiatry and substance use disorders.
Learn Mode or Exam Mode
Participants may select the format that best supports their learning:
Detailed Rationales and References
Question feedback includes answer rationales and supporting references to reinforce key concepts and provide opportunities for further review.
Performance Benchmarking
Compare your responses with those of other participants to provide additional context for your performance and identify potential areas for further learning.
Identification of Strengths and Knowledge Gaps
Results can be used to identify areas of strength as well as topics that may benefit from additional study, helping participants develop a more focused approach to continued professional learning.
Unlimited Custom Practice Exams
After completing the examination and claiming credit, participants can create unlimited self-defined practice exams using questions from the Self-Assessment content. Custom exams provide an opportunity to revisit specific topics, reinforce learning, or focus additional study on identified knowledge gaps.
Flexible Completion
Participants may log in and out of the course as needed, with progress saved until the examination closes.