Fellowship in Addiction Medicine
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Addiction Medicine
Affiliation
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Overview
The Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University is a 1-year ACGME-accredited program focused on the diagnosis and management of substance use disorders. It provides comprehensive training through inpatient and outpatient clinical exposure, including medication-assisted treatment and behavioral therapies. Fellows gain experience managing patients with complex medical and psychiatric co-morbidities while also engaging in research and academic activities. The program prepares physicians for board certification and leadership roles in addiction medicine.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Approximately USD 84,000 per year (PGY-4 level)
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD / DO or equivalent medical degree required
- Minimum 3 years completed residency (GME training)
- Residency from recognized/accredited program (ACGME or equivalent)
- Eligible for medical license in USA (Maryland)
- ECFMG certification mandatory for International (IMG) candidates
- Accepted branches: Internal Medicine / Psychiatry / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Pediatrics
- USMLE (Step 1 & Step 2) required (for most candidates)
- Application through ERAS system
- Required documents: CV + SOP + Letters of Recommendation
- Clinical interest/experience in Addiction Medicine preferred
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
- All fellowship applications are submitted via ERAS only
- Submit Required Documents
- Updated CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Personal Statement (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (2–4)
- USMLE transcripts / academic records
- Application Review
- Program reviews only complete applications before shortlisting
- Interview Process
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interview (virtual/in-person)
- Interviews assess clinical knowledge, interest in addiction medicine, and overall profile
- Final Selection
- Selection based on academic profile + interview performance
- Some programs follow match process (NRMP) for final placement
