The Addiction Medicine Elective explores the continuum of prevention and treatment resources utilized by individuals with substance use disorders. Students will conduct interviews and develop treatment plans with patients in a variety of settings under the supervision of faculty preceptors. While working with the inpatient addiction medicine consult service, students will perform initial consult evaluations with appropriate supervision by the consult service attending. The elective includes optional off-site experiences that provide exposures in harm reduction practices and different models of peer support. The goal of the Addiction Medicine Elective is to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical experience in the management of substance use disorders, such that learners can deliver compassionate and informed care to patients struggling with addiction. Addiction crosses all medical specialties-this elective seeks to be adaptable to the future careers of all students.

The Addiction Medicine Elective explores the continuum of prevention and treatment resources utilized by individuals with substance use disorders. Students will conduct interviews and develop treatment plans with patients in a variety of settings under the supervision of faculty preceptors. While working with the inpatient addiction medicine consult service, students will perform initial consult evaluations with appropriate supervision by the consult service attending. The elective includes optional off-site experiences that provide exposures in harm reduction practices and different models of peer support. The goal of the Addiction Medicine Elective is to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical experience in the management of substance use disorders, such that learners can deliver compassionate and informed care to patients struggling with addiction. Addiction crosses all medical specialties-this elective seeks to be adaptable to the future careers of all students.