Fellowship in Addiction Medicine

1. Must have completed or be completing an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency program before entering the fellowship.
2. Must be a United States citizen or possess appropriate documentation permitting legal clinical training at Stanford University School of Medicine.
3. Must have or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted California medical license.
4. J-1 visa sponsorship is available; Stanford Health Care does not sponsor H-1B visas for this fellowship.

Stanford Medicine Health Care (SHC) is an academic health care system affiliated with Stanford University, providing advanced patient care, medical education, and research. Stanford’s Department of Psychiatry offers specialized training in the assessment and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The Fellowship in Addiction Medicine is a one-year advanced fellowship designed to provide comprehensive training in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders and related conditions. Fellows gain clinical experience in addiction consultation, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy, motivational interviewing, recovery-oriented care, harm-reduction approaches, and co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions. The program also provides exposure to diverse clinical settings and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and scholarly activities, preparing fellows for careers in addiction medicine.

1. Register with the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Specialties Matching Service.
2. Submit the application through ERAS.
3. Include a curriculum vitae, Medical Student Performance Evaluation, medical school transcripts, three professional letters of recommendation including one from the residency program training director, United States Medical Licensing Examination transcript, and a personal statement of approximately 500 words.
4. Applications begin through ERAS on July 1, with the program beginning application review on July 15.
5. Selected applicants are invited for interviews, with interview invitations issued on a rolling basis through October 8, 2026.
6. Complete the NRMP ranking process and submit the rank order list by the applicable deadline.
7. Successful applicants begin the fellowship on July 1, 2027.