The goal of the elective is to learn how to care for patients who have addictive disorders. Areas of training include: screening, interventions, detoxification, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation and monitoring recovery. Clinical time will be spent on:
Readings, scholarship work and one-on-one interactive discussions with attending physicians will complement the students’ experiences with direct patient care.
Prerequisite: MS3 or MS4
Modules: A-K Blocks: 1-4
Number of students: 1
Course Director: Arthur Weissman, MD
Course Coordinator: Michelle Kline