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Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry

Fellowship Description

2008-2009

We are offering to qualified candidates this ACGME accredited fellowship in Addictions Psychiatry at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. This one year residency position (PGY5) is a clinical fellowship in an environment that is rich in clinical, research and teaching opportunities. With a broad base and multiple levels of care this program offers a comprehensive educational experience.

Candidates must have completed or be about to complete an ACGME approved residency in psychiatry and have passed USMLE STEP 3.

Addiction Medicine Services (AMS) at WPIC

Dissemination to Clients and Families

The Training Environment

Mission and Vision

Pittsburgh

For further information or to apply please contact

Antoine Douaihy, M.D.

Director

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

University of Pittsburgh

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

Medical Director

Addiction Medicine Services

3811 O’Hara St.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

412-586-9537

douaihya@upmc.edu

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Addiction Medicine Services (AMS) at WPIC

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a major health problem affecting a significant portion of the population. These disorders are associated with psychiatric, medical, family and social problems, creating suffering for the individual, a burden for the family, and affecting every fabric of society. For many individuals, addiction is a chronic disease that complicates recovery from psychiatric disorders and other medical problems.

AMS provides an extensive continuum of care with hospital-based, rehab-based and ambulatory detoxification, short and long-term residential rehabilitation, partial hospital, intensive outpatient and outpatient programs. Many specialty services are offered as well including a Narcotic Addiction Treatment Program, a Perinatal Addiction Center, several programs for individuals with all types and severity of psychiatric co-morbidity, a program for inner city residents and a program for clients involved in the criminal justice system.

WPIC was one of the first systems in the country to develop “integrated” services for patients with SUDs and psychiatric illness. Several inpatient units and many of AMS’ ambulatory programs offer these services. Many other treatment systems in the U.S. and other countries have adapted integrated models of care developed in AMS.

Community Linkages and Research AMS works closely with many community providers on outcome projects and clinical trials. As part of NIDA’s Clinical Trials Network, AMS has developed a regional infrastructure involving partners from the tri-state area to conduct multi-site clinical trials.

Dissemination to Clients and Families

AMS faculty and staff have published many papers, books and treatment manuals for professionals on the treatment of addiction, HIV, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Faculty and staff have also published numerous recovery materials for patients and families. These recovery workbooks and journals are used in many treatment programs in the U.S. and other countries, and some have been translated to foreign languages.

The Training Environment

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry offers an extremely rich clinical , research and teaching environment to promote Addiction Medicine. For more than 40 years, the Department of Psychiatry has been a national leader in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental health and addictive disorders.

Over the past 20 years, the Department of Psychiatry has contributed to the growth of Addiction Medicine, which now offers over 20 clinical and prevention programs in over 9 locations throughout the area. AMS has grown considerably during this time and has integrated treatment and prevention programs in multiple medical, psychiatric and community settings.

AMS works closely with other UPMC hospitals and community agencies to provide consultation and training on issues related to substance use disorders and co-occurring medical and psychiatric disorders. Each year, faculty and staff of AMS provide a large array of clinical training workshops to the medical center and community. Dr. Douaihy and AMS and WPIC colleagues have established assessment and treatment protocols to facilitate detoxification and stabilization of addicted patients seen in a variety of medical or psychiatric settings.

Mission and Vision

AMS is committed to providing comprehensive addiction and dual diagnosis assessment, treatment, prevention, education and research programs that are patient-oriented, evidence-based and recovery focused. The dedicated staff and faculty seek to engage individuals and families through motivational, culturally competent, goal-focused treatment, in compassionate, caring environments at accessible community locations. Recovery is fostered and promoted through the establishment of a healing partnership that addresses the biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of addiction.

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh was recently voted “America’s most livable city” by "Places Rated Almanac" and is a city of great vitality and variety.

The renaissance in recent times has made it safe, clean and fun. With a wealth of affordable housing options it is one of the nation's most diverse architectural communities.

The city is the site of many major corporate headquarters, yet retains its small-town friendliness.

Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains at the confluence of three major rivers, the "City of Bridges" abounds in natural beauty, with many parks and recreational sites.

Pittsburgh is a city where all young professionals can find a lifestyle that best fits their needs. Within walking or short driving distances, there are many parks, hiking trails, water sports, microbreweries, restaurants, clubs and quaint stores

As a center for culture and the arts, Pittsburgh is second-to-none for a city its size. For sports fans, the city offers the major league thrills of Steelers football, Penguins hockey, and Pirates baseball.

An ethnically rich city, Pittsburgh has retained its neighborhoods and small communities with surprises everywhere.

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