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Addiction Medicine Fellowship

Addiction Medicine Fellowship

Clinica Sierra Vista, in collaboration with the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program, is providing a one-year comprehensive training program designed to equip family medicine physicians with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to effectively address the complexities of substance use disorders in complex and marginalized populations.

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Program Information

The Addiction Medicine Fellowship is designed to equip primary care physicians to become academic and clinical leaders by obtaining board certification in the subspecialty of Addiction Medicine. The Fellowship was accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in 2023, effective date July 1, 2024. The fellowship program is located at the Physicians Plaza Community Health Clinic—a Federally Qualified Health Center in Kern County, California.

Program Highlights

Through a combination of clinical rotations and hands-on experiences, fellows will gain exposure to a diverse range of addiction cases, including substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our program provides a well-rounded clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings and fellows will have a robust education in Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT), including utilization of long-acting injectable Buprenorphine. Additionally, fellows will have the opportunity learn to apply these clinical and behavioral skills in the chronically unsheltered patients serviced by Clinica Sierra Vista’s street medicine teams.

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
    Collaboration is key in addiction medicine. Fellows will have the opportunity to work closely with specialists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
  • Education and Research
    Our fellowship places a strong emphasis on education and research. Fellows will engage in educational activities, including lectures, workshops, and case discussions. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects focused on advancing addiction medicine knowledge and practices.
  • Community Engagement
    Recognizing the impact of addiction on communities, our program encourages fellows to engage with community organizations and resources. This involvement aims to enhance community-based interventions and support systems for individuals affected by addiction.
  • Patient Advocacy
    Fellows will be equipped with advocacy skills to champion for the needs of patients with addiction issues. This includes promoting policies that support harm reduction, access to treatment, and reducing stigma associated with addiction.

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Program Objectives

  • At least 80% of interns complete program/degree requirements within 13.5 months (150% of planned program length).
  • Of graduates who seek employment, at least 100% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
  • At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
  • The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
  • 80% of employers, who return surveys, rate graduates as “satisfactory” or “excellent” for ability to work effectively with multicultural populations from diverse backgrounds.
  • 90% of program graduates work as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in community nutrition.
  • 90% of graduates work in Central Valley community programs for at least two years after graduation.

Do I Qualify for WIC?

WIC is a program that helps families with food and nutrition. Call us at (661) 862-5422 or send a message, and we’ll help you see if you qualify.

Here are some ways you might qualify:

  • You are pregnant
  • You are breastfeeding a baby who is less than one year old
  • You had a baby in the last six months
  • You have a child who is under the age of five
  • You experienced a loss of pregnancy or had a termination

You also need to think about your family’s income. Here are the monthly income limits for family sizes:

  • 1 Person: $2,413
  • 2 Persons: $3,261
  • 3 Persons: $4,109
  • 4 Persons: $4,957
  • 5 Persons: $5,805
  • More than 5 Persons: Add $848 for each additional member

This income limit is based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, and these amounts will be effective from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Also, if you’re pregnant, the baby counts as part of your family size when figuring out if you qualify.

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