Addiction Medicine Fellowship
The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Addicition Medicine Fellowship Program integrates addicition medicine and behaviorial health care. The clinic-based training complements traditional training in academic health centers.
A Message From the Program Director
Welcome to the Addicition Medicine Fellowship Program.
Addiction medicine was recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties in 2016, and our first fellow started this program in 2020. Since then, we've grown to three fellows in each one-year cohort and expanded from two addiction medicine board certified physicians to six.
Our fellowship is one of only a few that offers:
- Core rotations in our addiction medicine consult service
- Inpatient psychiatry at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
- Maternal fetal medicine at the WISH Center in SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
- Ambulatory and virtual care at Assisted Recovery Centers of America
We are grateful for funding from the Missouri Foundation of Health, the Missouri Department of Mental Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, and the Missouri Opioid Litigation Funds. The monetary support allows fellows dedicated time to teach other trainees and health professionals about the full range of substance use services — from prevention and screening to harm reduction, treatment and recovery support.
SLU SOM is partnering with SSM Health to provide patient care and establish a comprehensive set of system-wide services. Through our clinical services and advocacy, we cultivate health and growth for individuals, families and communities.
Please reach out with any questions.
Fred Rottnek, M.D.
Program director
Director, Division of Community Medicine
Professor, SLU Schools of Medicine and Law
Program Overview
The one-year addiction medicine fellowship specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery support of individuals with substance abuse disorders. Fellows will work with other physicians and interprofessional teams across clinic medicine, public health, education and research.
Fellows will rotate through the following sites:
- Family Care Health Center - Carondelet
- SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (psychiatry, addiction medicine)
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis (maternal fetal medicine)
- Assisted Recovery Centers of America (virtual care)
Program Highlights
- Patient-centered care that makes treatment attractive
- Transitions from inpatient to outpatient care
- Telehealth and interprofessional practice
- Emphasis on continuity clinics
- Focus on community engagement
- Resources and scholarship opportunities
Current Fellows
Brittany Chrisman, M.D.
Leonard Ferdman, D.O.
Joseph Young, M.D.
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There are three fellowship positions available per year.
Requirements
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency training program
- Board certification (before fellowship start date)
- Eligibility to:
- Obtain a Missouri license
- Obtain DEA registration
- Be a medicaid provider
Preference will be given to applicants who are board-certified in a primary care specialty and/or desire to practice in Missouri after fellowship training.
The program participates in National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) Medicine Pediatric Specialties Match. NRMP code: 1365404F0.
About the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Residency Program
SSM Health proudly sponsors the Graduate Medical Education program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. This university-based training program offers a world-class academic environment that fosters clinical excellence, research innovation and compassionate care. All program participants are employed by SSM Health, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience within a nationally recognized health system.