There is a national shortage of addiction psychiatrists, and they are needed as clinicians, administrators, and researchers. The Division of Addictions within the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry is one of the most successful in the country, with multiple opportunities in clinical practice and research. The Addictions Psychiatry track includes specialized training in motivational interviewing, dual disorders treatment, addictions medications such as naltrexone and methadone, and behavioral interventions. Residents may apply to join the track at any point during residency and are selected on the basis of stated interests, career objectives, and experience in Community Psychiatry. The Division also provides elective rotations in Community Psychiatry.
Forensic rotations are available at the state hospitals and at correctional institutions.
Although these electives are open to all senior residents, preference is given to those residents who are members of the Community Leadership Track. The Division also holds a monthly evening seminar series open to all residents. Rural psychiatry electives are available in Montana and Alaska. If you are interested in the Community Leadership Track, or in cross-cultural or rural psychiatry, please note this on your application and we will schedule your interviews accordingly. Research Residents may join the Research Track in one of two ways.