Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry

1. Applicants must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited General Psychiatry Residency in the United States or Canada.
2. Applicants must have a valid, completely unrestricted Georgia medical license before the fellowship start date.
3. Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae with contact information and evidence of eligibility for a Georgia medical license.
4. Applicants must submit a medical school diploma, medical school transcripts, and the medical school Dean’s letter.
5. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation, including one from the General Psychiatry Residency Training Director confirming expected satisfactory completion of residency training.
6. Applicants must submit United States Medical Licensing Examination scores for Steps 1, 2, and 3.
7. Applicants who are not United States citizens must provide a copy of their visa or permanent resident card.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading medical institution committed to medical education, clinical care, and research. It is part of Emory University and provides specialized training through its various residency and fellowship programs. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers the Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry, a one-year program that provides advanced clinical training in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders, addiction-related complications, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The fellowship prepares physicians to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals affected by addiction.

1. Apply to the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit a curriculum vitae containing contact information, mailing address, email address, and preferred phone number.
3. Provide evidence of eligibility for a Georgia medical license, such as a current medical license or an eligible training permit.
4. Submit a copy of the medical school diploma, medical school transcripts, and medical school Dean’s letter.
5. Submit three letters of recommendation, including one from the General Psychiatry Residency Training Director.
6. Upload United States Medical Licensing Examination scores for Steps 1, 2, and 3.
7. Submit a copy of the visa or permanent resident card, if applicable.
8. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match process. The program uses ERAS and the Match for applications.
9. Obtain a valid, completely unrestricted Georgia medical license before the fellowship begins.