Your Guide to Addiction Medicine Fellowships

Overview of Fellowship Application Process

The ERAS 2026 Season and NRMP Match are currently open, and the interactive fellowship map now displays only programs participating in the Match for the new application cycle. Applicants for fellowships can submit their materials through ERAS but should confirm with individual programs whether they use this application system. The information provided aims to support applicants and fellowship programs alike. For further details about specific programs, visit ACGME. If you are interested in off-cycle fellowship positions, you may contact [email protected] for a list of available opportunities.

Finding the Right Fellowship

Addiction medicine fellowships are distributed across the country, offering diverse training and career paths. The ACAAM virtual fellowship opportunities map is a useful resource for exploring programs participating in the NRMP Match this year. A comprehensive list of all addiction medicine fellowship training programs, including those not in the Match, can be found at ACGME.

Key Facts About Addiction Medicine Fellowships

  • Clinical fellowships are open to physicians who have completed residency training in any of 24 primary specialties.
  • Programs typically last 12 months, preparing graduates to become clinical experts, faculty, researchers, and agents of change.
  • Currently, 108 addiction medicine fellowships are accredited by ACGME.
  • Graduates may sit for the addiction medicine certification exam administered by the American Board of Preventive Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association. Learn more.
  • Most fellowships follow a July–June academic calendar. Some programs offer part-time and off-cycle training. Compensation is generally at the PGY-4 level.
  • Graduates go on to work in varied settings, from specialized addiction clinics to general medical and public health environments. Their expertise is increasingly in demand across healthcare systems, academic institutions, hospitals, medical groups, and public health organizations due to the complex, chronic nature of addiction and the shortage of trained professionals.

Diversity of Training Experiences

Fellowship programs share core standards but provide a range of training experiences. These include general ambulatory care, outpatient addiction programs, inpatient facilities, hospital medical-surgical units, consult services, and roles in health systems and public health. Fellows gain experience in longitudinal care, interdisciplinary teamwork, prevention, and comprehensive treatment using multiple modalities. Training encompasses work with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and addiction profiles.

Some fellowships offer specialized training for specific populations, either as an elective or a full training track. These populations could include adolescents, individuals experiencing addiction during pregnancy, rural communities, and those affected by infectious diseases. The map below lists the special training tracks available. Be sure to inquire with programs about elective opportunities for treating specific populations.

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Using the Fellowship Map

The fellowship map is a valuable tool for identifying suitable programs. By clicking program icons, applicants can view key information, including current openings for the 2026–2027 appointment year and specialized training opportunities. Only programs participating in the NRMP Match are shown on the updated map.

The map can be expanded for easier viewing and allows users to filter programs by departmental affiliation, open positions(s), and specialized training. Addiction medicine fellowships are affiliated with a variety of departments and residencies, most commonly family medicine, internal medicine, or psychiatry, but sometimes emergency medicine or pediatrics. Affiliations may vary, and program directors may come from specialties different from the host department.

 

Eligibility and Support

While some programs have particular eligibility criteria or preferences, addiction medicine fellowships generally welcome physicians from all specialties. Notably, even psychiatry-based fellowships frequently train fellows from other medical backgrounds.

For assistance or questions, contact [email protected] to connect with addiction medicine fellowship programs.