Addiction Medicine Fellowship (CARON Program)
Duration: 1 Year(s)
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Addiction Medicine
Overview
The Addiction Medicine Fellowship offered through a partnership between Caron Treatment Centers and Tower Health’s Reading Hospital provides highly specialized, comprehensive training in evidence-based addiction medicine. Fellows are trained in residential behavioral health treatment, medical detoxification and withdrawal management, outpatient substance use disorder clinics, medication-assisted treatment programs, and consultative psychiatric services. Caron Treatment Centers — a world-renowned provider of addiction treatment with a long history of expertise in substance use and co-occurring disorders — offers immersive experiences in multi-modal residential care, research opportunities, and addiction medicine electives. At Reading Hospital, fellows train within outpatient substance disorder clinics, work with medication-assisted treatment clinics, participate in emergency medicine addiction consultations, and engage with interdisciplinary teams addressing acute and chronic substance use challenges. The fellowship emphasizes clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership in addiction care, preparing graduates for board eligibility in addiction medicine and careers as clinical experts, academics, and advocates in this rapidly evolving field.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a competitive salary/stipend with typical hospital benefits (health insurance, paid leave, CME allowance) through the sponsoring institutions.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completed MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Completed an ACGME-accredited residency training program in a qualifying specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- Valid USMLE or COMLEX scores
- Medical licensure eligibility prior to start
- ECFMG certification if applicable for international medical graduates
- Submission of fellowship application materials (CV, letters of recommendation, personal statement) facilitating interview and selection
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)DABAM (Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Documents: Updated CV, medical school transcript, completion certificates of prior residency, USMLE/COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement tailored to addiction medicine.
- Submit Application: Review Caron/Tower Health fellowship application requirements and submit materials to Caron Treatment Centers and Tower Health GME contacts.
- Interview Selection: Candidates are reviewed and selected for fellowship interviews by program leadership.
- Interview & Ranking: Participate in fellowship interviews and any candidate assessment process.
- Offer & Acceptance: Offers are extended to selected candidates; acceptance of position follows.
- License & Onboarding: Complete medical licensing confirmation, credentialing, and onboarding documentation prior to fellowship start (typically July 1).
- Orientation & Fellowship Start: Attend orientation and begin structured fellowship clinical and didactic rotations.
