The Addiction Medicine Fellowship participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), a service of The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). For ERAS, our ACGME Program ID is 400-03-40-003. Potential applicants will complete an application for the fellowship training program through ERAS, using the information provided above.
As required by the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the following information is available to you on the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson (UACOM-T) Graduate Medical Education Office website and applies to all ACGME-accredited residencies and fellowships at the UACOM-T. By continuing your candidacy in our selection process, you confirm that you have reviewed these documents and you further acknowledge that you meet all requirements for participation in the UACOM – T residency or fellowship program(s) in which you have applied:
- Example of Employment Agreement
- Stipends
- Benefits
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vacation and Leaves of Absence Policy
- Eligibility and Appointment Policy
- Expected or required academic, educational, or prior training credentials
- Pre-employment drug testing and background check
- Information relevant to licensure status or visa status
Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Applicants selected for interview will receive communication from the program regarding date and time of interview.
The Program reviews all applications and selects the most qualified candidates for an interview. Various factors affect the decision to interview a candidate, such as, clinical experience and interest in addiction medicine, medical school performance, USMLE scores, residency performance, and letters of recommendation. We will consider applicants with a J1 Visa.
To be considered for an interview, please note the following requirements:
- All required clinical education for entry into ACGME-accredited fellowship programs must be completed in an ACGME-accredited residency program, an AOA-approved residency program, a program with ACGME International (ACGME-I) Advanced Specialty Accreditation, or a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)-accredited or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)-accredited residency program located in Canada.
- Must have an excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Information for Foreign Medical Graduates
International Medical Graduates are welcome to apply to the Program. International Medical Graduates must be certified by The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) located at 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2685, Phone: (215) 386-5900.
Steven R. E. Schaefer, MA
Program Coordinator, Geriatric Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Fellowships
sreschaefer@email.arizona.edu
Office 520-874-4082 | Fax 520-694-0503
University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Tucson
Behavioral Health Pavilion
2800 E. Ajo Way | Tucson, AZ 85713