Beyond the Bench:

The Evolution of Addiction Care and the Modern Complex Professional

Join All Points North in Colorado’s Vail Valley for a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Summit examining the evolving landscape of addiction care and the complexities of assessing, treating, and supporting professionals.

November 12-13, 2026
Vail Valley, Colorado

Complimentary Registration • 5.0 CE Credits Available




EVENT OVERVIEW BEYOND THE BENCH

Healthcare and behavioral health professionals face unique clinical, occupational, and personal pressures. When addiction, mental health concerns, professional conduct, or impairment emerge, effective care requires an understanding of not only the individual, but also the complex professional systems surrounding them.

Beyond the Bench: The Evolution of Addiction Care and the Modern Complex Professional brings together experts in addiction medicine, psychiatry, psychology, professional assessment, and physician health for a multidisciplinary examination of these challenges.

The program will explore five decades of progress in addiction treatment alongside contemporary issues affecting professionals today – from comprehensive assessment and moral injury to sleep, stress, mood-altering substances, and fitness for duty.

Beyond the educational program, attendees will have opportunities to connect with colleagues and experience All Points North through a reception, guided APN Lodge experience, and small-group conversations.

Dates

Thursday, November 12–
Friday, November 13, 2026

Location

Vail Valley, Colorado:
• The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
• All Points North Lodge

CE Information

5.0 Continuing Education Credits Available
Provided by APN University

What to Expect

  • Expert perspectives from leaders in addiction medicine, psychiatry, psychology, and professional health
  • Clinical education focused on addiction, complex assessment, provider well-being, and fitness for duty
  • 5.0 continuing education credits for participants who attend the full day of programming
  • Networking opportunities to connect with colleagues
  • Guided All Points North Lodge experience and reception



Event Agenda

Thursday, November 12

6:00 PM | Arrivals, Welcome Reception & Dinner
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley

Join fellow attendees and faculty for an evening of introductions, conversation, and connection ahead of Friday’s educational program.

Friday, November 13


7:30 AM–2:35 PM
CE Program & Hosted Lunch

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa

Five expert-led presentations exploring addiction medicine, professional assessment, provider well-being, resilience, and fitness for duty.

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5.0 CE Credits Available



3:00–7:30 PM
The All Points North Experience

All Points North Lodge | Edwards, Colorado

Guided, small-group Lodge experience exploring APN’s clinical environment, treatment philosophy, and continuum of care, followed by a hosted reception.

Hosted transportation provided.
Guests may depart Friday evening or Saturday, November 14.




Speakers & Topics

Featured Keynote Presentation

Progress in Understanding and Treating Addiction Over the Past 50 Years: From Bench to Bedside to the Board of Medicine

An examination of the evolution of addiction science and treatment over the past five decades, from foundational neuroscience discoveries to contemporary clinical practice and professional oversight.

Mark S. Gold, MD

Mark S. Gold, MD

University of Florida, Emeritus Eminent Scholar & 17th Distinguished Alumni Professor

Dr. Mark S. Gold is a physician, psychiatrist, and addiction medicine researcher whose career has spanned more than five decades of addiction neuroscience, clinical care, physician education, and public health. His work has focused on understanding how the brain adapts to addictive substances and translating those discoveries into new approaches to prevention, treatment, and recovery.

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Dr. Gold earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency and biological psychiatry fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. He went on to hold numerous leadership positions at the University of Florida, including Chief of the Division of Addiction Medicine and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry. He currently serves as a Voluntary Research Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at Tulane University School of Medicine.

His early research helped define the neurobiology of opioid withdrawal and contributed to the introduction of clonidine as the first widely adopted non-opioid pharmacologic treatment for opioid withdrawal. He later helped advance understanding of cocaine addiction through research on dopamine, brain reward circuitry, craving, relapse, and neuroplasticity. These discoveries helped establish the bench-to-bedside translational approach that has defined much of his career.

Dr. Gold has also played a significant role in the development of modern addiction medicine and physician health. At the University of Florida, he founded one of the nation’s early Divisions of Addiction Medicine, helped develop addiction medicine training programs, and expanded the Florida Recovery Center into a nationally recognized physician health program. He has also served as Founding Editor of the Journal of Addiction Medicine and Founding Addiction Editor for UpToDate.

With more than 1,000 scientific publications and scholarly works, Dr. Gold’s research has encompassed opioid and stimulant use disorders, physician health and recovery, cannabis, food and behavioral addictions, and emerging treatments. His career reflects a longstanding commitment to moving addiction science from the laboratory into clinical practice, physician education, prevention, and public health.


The Anatomy of a Breach: Comprehensive Assessment Strategies for the Complex Professional

A clinical examination of comprehensive assessment strategies for professionals presenting with complex behavioral health, occupational, and professional concerns.

Amy Robertson, PsyD

Amy Robertson, PsyD

All Points North Professionals Program Director

Dr. Amy Robertson serves as the Professionals Program Director at All Points North, where she leads and supervises clinical staff engaged in professional programming across the APN continuum of care. She initially joined APN as a Senior Lead Therapist and played a key role in developing the onsite Professionals Program and Evaluation Program.

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Dr. Robertson earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Auburn University and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Regent University. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Colorado, Florida, and Mississippi and is a PSYPACT participant. She is also trained in EMDR and the integration of EMDR therapy into clinical practice.

With experience in behavioral health dating to 2007, Dr. Robertson has worked across a range of clinical environments, including treatment centers, private practice and consulting, community service organizations, charitable organizations, and correctional settings. Her areas of specialization include substance use disorders, professionals and executives, trauma, and co-occurring mental health concerns.

At APN, Dr. Robertson focuses on continually strengthening the treatment experience and clinical outcomes for professionals navigating complex behavioral health concerns. Her approach emphasizes trauma-informed care and addressing underlying experiences and beliefs that can contribute to maladaptive patterns, helping clients pursue meaningful, sustainable change aligned with their individual goals.

A. J. Reid Finlayson, MD

A. J. Reid Finlayson, MD

All Points North Consulting Psychiatrist – Professionals Program, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Dr. A. J. Reid Finlayson is a psychiatrist and addiction medicine physician with decades of experience in the assessment and treatment of healthcare professionals and other individuals facing substance use, mental health, behavioral, and professional concerns. He is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine.

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Dr. Finlayson earned his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario and completed his psychiatric residency at McMaster University, where he served as Chief Resident. He later completed fellowship training in addiction medicine and earned a Master of Management in Health Care from Vanderbilt University’s Owen School of Management.

At Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dr. Finlayson served as Medical Director of the Vanderbilt Comprehensive Assessment Program for Professionals for more than 20 years and previously led the Center for Professional Excellence and Vanderbilt Faculty and Physician Wellness Program. He was also the founding Training Director of Vanderbilt’s Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program. His work has focused extensively on comprehensive professional assessment, physician health, fitness-for-duty evaluations, addiction, professional behavior, and boundary concerns.

Dr. Finlayson has contributed extensively to research and education in physician health and addiction medicine, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on topics including physician fitness for duty, professional sexual misconduct, substance use disorders, physician health programs, and professional well-being. He has presented on these topics for organizations including the Federation of State Physician Health Programs and the American Psychiatric Association and continues to teach medical students, residents, and addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry fellows at Vanderbilt.

His career has also included clinical and consulting work with professional athletes, including service as a consultant to the National Basketball Association and as a treating psychiatrist for the National Football League and Major League Baseball.


The Provider’s Wound: Addressing Moral Injury and Suicidality in Clinical Professionals

A discussion of moral injury, suicidality, and the distinct pressures that can affect the health and well-being of clinical professionals.

Philip Hemphill, PhD, LCSW

Philip Hemphill, PhD, LCSW

All Points North Chief Clinical Officer

Dr. Philip Hemphill has served as Chief Clinical Officer at All Points North since 2021, bringing three decades of experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, and the assessment and treatment of professionals. Prior to joining APN’s executive team, he served as a Strategic Board Advisor for APN Lodge.

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Dr. Hemphill earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees from Tulane University. He has faculty appointments at LSU Health Science-Dept of Psychiatry since 2000 and Tulane University, School of Social Work since 2001.

Since 2003, he has specialized in the assessment and treatment of professionals experiencing addiction, personality disorders, and behavioral concerns. Under his leadership, programs have assessed or treated approximately 3,000 professionals by providing services ranging from comprehensive professional evaluations with fitness-for-duty recommendations to full continuum of care, including workplace re-entry, longitudinal monitoring, and professional reintegration.

Dr. Hemphill has particular expertise in disruptive professional behavior and pioneered approaches to its assessment, treatment, and monitoring. His work included validating the Disruptive Behavior Index (DBI) and co-authoring Taming Disruptive Behavior, published by the American College of Physician Executives in 2013. His second book, Integrated Care in Addiction Treatment, was published by Routledge in 2021.

Throughout his career, Dr. Hemphill has presented nationally and published research on addiction, trauma, personality disorders, professional behavior, and integrated care. His work combines clinical practice, research, education, and organizational leadership with a longstanding focus on helping professionals navigate complex behavioral health concerns and successfully return to their careers.

Michael Simms

Michael Simms, LCSW, LAC, CSAT, CIFST, ADS, NMIT

All Points North Chief Operating Officer

Michael Simms serves as Chief Operating Officer at All Points North and brings more than a decade of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. His career has spanned all levels of behavioral health care, with experience in clinical practice, program leadership, and operations.

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Michael earned his Master of Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver and holds multiple professional credentials, including Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Addictions Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, and Acudetox Specialist. He is also a Natural Medicine Facilitator in Training.

Michael began his behavioral health career as an overnight technician and progressed through roles including case manager, therapist, clinical director, executive director, and chief clinical officer. Prior to joining APN, he served as Director of Outpatient Services for Meadows Behavioral Healthcare – Denver, where he led daily operations and oversaw client care and experience. Michael initially joined APN as Executive Director of the Front Range before being promoted to Chief Operating Officer.

His clinical experience includes work with substance use disorders, trauma, and depression, and he remains passionate about individualized care that addresses the underlying challenges contributing to behavioral health concerns. Drawing from a broad range of clinical modalities and techniques, Michael focuses on helping individuals develop healthier coping strategies, build greater acceptance and understanding, and create meaningful, sustainable change.

Michael’s commitment to behavioral health is also informed by his own experience with recovery from addiction and trauma, which inspired him to enter the field and help others access the kind of transformative support that played an important role in his own life.


Restoring Balance: The Neurobiology of Sleep, Stress, and Professional Resilience

An exploration of the relationship between sleep, stress, neurobiology, and resilience in professionals.

Jonathan Rosman, MD

Jonathan Rosman, MD

All Points North Lodge Medical Director

Jonathan Rosman, MD, serves as Medical Director at All Points North Lodge and brings 40 years of experience as a psychiatrist, including extensive work in addiction psychiatry and sleep medicine. His clinical expertise spans substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, personality disorders, sleep disorders, and the treatment of professionals and executives.

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Dr. Rosman earned his medical degree from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and completed psychiatry residency training at McMaster University in Canada and University Hospitals of Cleveland. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Rosman holds Specialist Certification in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has also earned subspecialty board certifications in Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Sleep Medicine.

Throughout his career, Dr. Rosman has held faculty appointments at Case Western Reserve University, the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, and the University of Colorado Denver. He has lived and practiced in Colorado since 2007.

Dr. Rosman approaches psychiatric care with an emphasis on treating the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptom relief. He is also the author of The Art of Joyful Living: A Practical Guide to Happiness, reflecting his broader interest in helping individuals pursue greater well-being and fulfillment in their lives.

Tami Romano, PhD

Tami Romano, PhD, LPC, LAC, SEP, CMMS

All Points North Lodge Director of Clinical Operations

Tami Romano, PhD, LPC, LAC, SEP, CMMS, serves as the Director of Clinical Operations at All Points North Lodge, where she leads and oversees the clinical departments and works closely with Lodge leadership to support the quality and continued development of clinical programming. Since joining All Points North in 2020, she has contributed to curriculum development, clinical training, supervision, and direct client care.

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Tami earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services, a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a PhD in Business Management and Leadership from the University of Phoenix. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor as well as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Certified Change Management Specialist. Her additional training includes Psychosomatic Experience, EMDR, Auricular Therapy, and Craniosacral Therapy.

Tami specializes in developmental and complex trauma, with a particular focus on understanding the internal and external systems that influence well-being. Her clinical approach combines compassion and curiosity, helping clients explore how past experiences have shaped their lives while developing new ways of relating to themselves, others, and the world around them.

During her time at APN, Tami has also overseen the Professional Athlete Program and helped further integrate individualized and family-focused care into the participant experience. Across her clinical and operational work, she remains focused on developing thoughtful, innovative programming that supports each client’s individual treatment journey.


The New Normal: How Mood-Altering Substances Are Redefining Fitness-for-Duty Standards

A discussion of evolving considerations surrounding medical marijuana and other mood-altering substances in fitness-for-duty cases.

John W. Thompson, Jr., MD

John W. Thompson, Jr., MD

All Points North Board Advisor, Chair and Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Tulane University School of Medicine

John W. Thompson, Jr., MD, serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Tulane University School of Medicine and Director of the Division of Forensic Neuropsychiatry. His clinical, academic, and leadership work spans psychiatry, addiction medicine, forensic practice, and the care of complex professional populations.

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Dr. Thompson earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed both his psychiatry residency and fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He is board-certified in Adult Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

In his forensic practice, Dr. Thompson performs fitness-for-duty evaluations and serves as a consultant to the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions, where he provides recommendations regarding the types of evaluations needed for applicants with prior conduct and/or substance use histories.

Dr. Thompson has also helped advance addiction medicine education at Tulane. Approximately six years ago, Tulane launched an Addiction Medicine fellowship that has trained nearly 20 fellows to date.

His clinical, academic, and research work focuses extensively on forensic psychiatry, including competency restoration, the insanity defense, professional fitness for duty, and the development of complex systems of care for individuals involved in the forensic mental health system. His work has also addressed continuity-of-care models within state forensic mental health systems.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Thompson has taught and presented on topics including competency restoration, violence and aggression in psychiatric patients, malpractice and informed consent, ethics and forensic psychiatry, antipsychotic medication, and the development of forensic psychiatric systems of care. His work brings together psychiatry, addiction medicine, forensic practice, ethics, and systems-level approaches to caring for complex patient populations.




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