Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, or an equivalent medical qualification.
2. Applicants must have completed an accredited residency programme in General Psychiatry.
3. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for postgraduate medical training in the United States.
4. International medical graduates must fulfil applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification and visa requirements.
5. Applicants must satisfy the University of Kansas Medical Center's Graduate Medical Education eligibility and credentialing requirements.
6. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in addiction psychiatry and the treatment of substance use disorders.

The University of Kansas School of Medicine is a leading medical education and research institution affiliated with the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Through its Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, the institution offers a one-year Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry designed to provide advanced clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The programme provides hands-on experience across multiple clinical settings, including outpatient addiction treatment, inpatient consultation services, residential rehabilitation programmes, and specialized treatment clinics. Fellows receive training in medication-based addiction treatment, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, along with multidisciplinary patient care and treatment planning. The fellowship aims to develop skilled psychiatrists capable of delivering evidence-based addiction treatment and comprehensive psychiatric care

1. Complete an accredited residency programme in General Psychiatry before joining the fellowship.
2. Prepare the required application documents, including curriculum vitae, personal statement, medical education details, and recommendation letters.
3. Submit the fellowship application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), as applicable.
4. Apply to the University of Kansas Medical Center Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship programme.
5. Participate in the interview and selection process if shortlisted.
6. Complete the applicable National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) matching process.
7. After selection, complete institutional credentialing, medical licensing, and onboarding formalities before joining the programme.