Specialty Designation
Fellowship
Specialty Code
401
Type
Specialty
Specialty Description
Addiction psychiatry focuses on the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of substance-related disorders as well as related education and research. The addiction psychiatrist is proficient in techniques required in the treatment of the larger group of patients with dual diagnoses of addictive disorders and other psychiatric disorders.
Completing training
69
With known plans
53
Pursuing more training
3
Practicing in the US
18
Group practice
6
In same specialty
18
In same state as program
9
In NHSC or similar underserved area
3
Academician
32
Full-time
30
Military
0
Non-clinical research
0
Non-medical career/left country
0
Unemployed
0
Academic year
2024
Number of accredited programs
55
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
9.30
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
15.30
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
67.30
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
2.00
Average percent female
37.00
Average percent international medical graduates
40.30
Average percent DOs
8.00
Average number of full-time physician faculty
11.20
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.50
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
41.90
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
6.30
Average hours on duty per week
42.00
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
13.00
Average days off duty per week
1.90
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
56.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
19.00
Average number of days of vacation
19.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
Parent Specialties
Association
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
aaap.org
400 Massasoit Ave
Ste 108
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 524-3076
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Grad Year
2024