Mission Statement
Our mission is to establish and support a new cadre of addiction medicine doctors who provide compassionate, patient-centered, and effective treatment for individuals with substance use disorders.
Our vision is to reduce mortality and morbidity from substance use disorders throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond while also eliminating the stigmatization of individuals who use drugs. Our program focus is to educate physicians broadly on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential to the integration of addiction treatment into primary care practice and addiction treatment continuity during transitions of care from the ED/inpatient to outpatient setting.
Applications are now being accepted in ERAS for 2025–26!
Program Aims
- To produce a diverse group of compassionate physicians who will provide evidence-based patient care in the field of Addiction Medicine.
- To create a comprehensive learning environment that will prepare trainees for a variety of experiences in Addiction Medicine.
- To provide a supportive group of faculty members who will introduce trainees to various learning opportunities in Addiction Medicine.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our fellowship aims to train physicians from all backgrounds and experiences, fostering the collaboration of diverse ideas and perspectives. Through inclusive professional development, policy, and practice, we encourage trainees to address and work toward reducing bias in the healthcare system while committing to equitable care for a diverse patient population.
Leadership
Program Director
Joseph O. Merrill, MD, MPH
Professor, Department of Medicine
Penny LeGate and Craig Tall Term Professor in Addiction Medicine
Associate Program Director
Amy Kennedy, MD, MS, AAHIVS
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Director, GMS Addiction Medicine Program, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
Associate Program Director
Jared Klein, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Director, Pioneer Square Clinic, Harborview Medical Center
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Associate Program Director
Sarah Leyde, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jon Dela Cruz
Email
jtdc@uw.edu
Mailing Address
325 Ninth Ave
Box 359780
Seattle, WA 98104