Program Aims

  • Develop Expertise in Addiction Medicine
  • Enhance Clinical Competency in Managing Substance Use Disorders
  • Foster a Multidisciplinary Approach to Addiction Care
  • Address Health Disparities and Improve Health Equity
  • Advance Medical Education and Leadership in Addiction Medicine
  • Promote Professionalism and Ethical Practice
  • Integrate Research and Quality Improvement into Clinical Practice

Fellowship Objectives

       Patient Care (PC)

  • Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective treatment for substance use disorders.
  • Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Use evidence-based practices to manage addiction and its comorbidities.

       Medical Knowledge (MK)

  • Demonstrate knowledge about the established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognitive sciences related to addiction medicine.
  • Understand the pharmacology of substances of abuse and the medications used in addiction treatment.
  • Stay current with research and advances in the field.

       Systems-Based Practice (SBP)

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare system and how to utilize resources to provide optimal care.
  • Coordinate care across various healthcare settings and with different healthcare professionals.
  • Advocate for quality patient care and optimal patient care systems.

     

    Fellowship Objectives (continued)

           Practice-Based Learning and Improvement (PBLI)

    • Demonstrate the ability to investigate and evaluate patient care practices and appraise and assimilate scientific evidence.
    • Engage in continuous self-assessment and lifelong learning to improve patient care practices.
    • Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

           Interpersonal and Communication Skills (ICS)

    • Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, their families, and other health professionals.
    • Use effective listening, nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
    • Maintain comprehensive, timely, and legible medical records.

           Professionalism (PROF)

    • Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.
    • Show respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society that supersedes self-interest.
    • Exhibit accountability to patients, society, and the profession.