Department of Medicine
Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program
The Montefiore Einstein Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program prepares physicians to lead the delivery of equitable, evidence-based clinical care for substance use disorders.
Shadi Nahvi, MD, Professor, General Internal Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science
Why our program could be right for you
Montefiore Einstein has provided novel, patient-centered substance use disorder treatment to our community for decades. Our fellows train in the inpatient setting, as well as within community-based harm-reduction programs and programs that integrate medical care and substance use disorder treatment. Faculty mentors are nationally recognized for leading community collaborations, clinical care and research efforts to improve the delivery and outcomes of addiction treatment. Participating in our ACGME-accredited fellowship prepares fellows for careers as board certified clinical leaders in addiction medicine.
Montefiore Wellness Centers
Among the nation’s first opioid treatment programs, the Montefiore Wellness Centers are at the cutting edge of advances in opioid use disorder treatment, including buprenorphine treatment, naloxone distribution, peer programming and art therapy. The Wellness Centers’ strong interdisciplinary team approach and research and educational collaborations facilitate patient-centered, evidence-based treatment. We provide integrated primary care, HIV and hepatitis C treatment, psychiatric care and opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, all at one location.
Our program is unique in that we have strong connections and decades of experience collaborating with community partners throughout the Bronx. Our fellows will experience the gratification of direct community action.
Brianna Norton, DO, MPH
Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine
Buprenorphine Treatment Network, Comprehensive Health Care Center
Launched in 2005 as a collaboration between general internists and a clinical pharmacist at a federally qualified health center in the South Bronx, the Buprenorphine Treatment Network consists of seven community health centers across the Bronx. The network has since expanded to include all teaching clinics for the Internal Medicine and Family and Social Medicine residency programs, and has collectively provided buprenorphine treatment to thousands of people with opioid use disorder.
Addiction Consult Service
The Addiction Consult Service is a hospital-based consultative service that provides addiction medicine expertise and care to inpatients within our general medical, surgical, labor and delivery, post-partum and intensive care services. Here, fellows gain experience evaluating, diagnosing and initiating and managing medications for substance use disorders in acutely ill hospitalized patients, as well as providing evidence-based care, harm reduction counseling, motivational interviewing and connecting patients to ongoing care. Fellows also develop their skills as educational leaders while working with resident and medical student trainees, attend weekly case conferences and participate in joint interdisciplinary rounds with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Montefiore Health Hub at OnPoint NYC East Harlem
Montefiore Health Hub at OnPoint NYC East Harlem is the nation’s first above-ground, legally sanctioned overdose prevention center (OPC). In a longitudinal clinical rotation, fellows provide patients with harm reduction services, treatment of hepatitis C and HIV, wound care and medications for substance use disorder treatment. Training at this location offers fellows a unique opportunity to learn from the patients, health educators and staff of a community-based harm reduction agency.
A world-renowned faculty
Deepika E. Slawek, M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine
A challenging and innovative curriculum
Addiction Medicine Fellows complete experiential training in a range of clinical settings. Electives are guided by our fellows’ interests, and may focus on public health approaches, people experiencing homelessness or incarceration or adolescent health. With mentorship from nationally recognized faculty, fellows participate in weekly didactic sessions, weekly academic work-in-progress meetings and monthly career-development seminars.
I had the opportunity to develop my clinical skills with an abundance of hands-on clinical care in a multitude of treatment settings, while simultaneously leading academic projects under the mentorship of experts in addiction medicine.
Kristine Torres-Lockhart, MD
Addiction Medicine Fellow (Class of 2020)
Our faculty are honored to bring our experience and expertise to this training program.
Chinazo Cunningham, MD, MS
Clinical Professor, General Internal Medicine
Hear from our fellows
As one of the top 10 largest medical and surgical training programs in the country, Montefiore Einstein provides postgraduate clinical training to more than 1,400 residents across 106 accredited residency and fellowship programs. Here, our postgraduate trainees share their own first-hand experiences.
Faculty and scientists at the forefront of research
Fellowship Application Information
We’re seeking fellows who will shape the future of healthcare.
If you would like to apply to become an Addiction Medicine Fellow, we accept applications via ERAS..
NRMP program code: 3153404F0
Montefiore Einstein recognizes that having a diverse and inclusive institution is critical to success, and we reaffirm our deep commitment to fostering a culture in which equity is a central tenet.
Have questions? Get in touch.
Shadi Nahvi, MD, MS
Co-Director, Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program
shadi.nahvi@einsteinmed.edu
Kristine Torres-Lockhart, MD
Co-Director, Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program
ktorresloc@montefiore.org
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