Fellowship in Addiction Medicine

1. Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in their primary specialty.
2. Applicants must have graduated from, or be in the final year of, an accredited clinical residency program.
3. Applicants must submit a completed application, personal statement, curriculum vitae, and at least three references.
4. Applicants must be prepared to participate in the National Addiction Medicine Fellowship Match.
5. Selected applicants may be invited to a virtual interview with faculty and current fellows.

The Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Yale School of Medicine provides specialized postgraduate training in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorders. The one-year clinical program combines inpatient and outpatient rotations at Yale-affiliated hospitals and community treatment facilities with structured teaching sessions, research opportunities, and faculty mentorship. Fellows gain experience in evidence-based addiction treatment, harm reduction, and multidisciplinary patient care. The program also supports teaching, scholarly projects, and professional development, preparing physicians for careers in clinical practice, research, and academic medicine.

1. Prepare a curriculum vitae and personal statement.
2. Arrange at least three references for submission to the fellowship program.
3. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service in July of the year before the intended fellowship start.
4. The selection committee reviews completed applications.
5. Attend a virtual interview if invited.
6. Participate in the National Addiction Medicine Fellowship Match through the National Resident Matching Program.
7. Confirm the appointment and complete the required onboarding procedures if selected.