"We need all hands on deck": characterizing addiction medicine training in Canada-a mixed methods study of fellowship program directors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Addiction Medicine training in Canada has evolved substantially in the last few years with the establishment of accreditation standards and several new fellowship programs. The novelty of these formal training programs, created in response to complex and ever-expanding clinical needs in Addiction Medicine, creates unique educational circumstances that must be understood to support future growth. This study characterizes the current state of these postgraduate training programs in Canada through the perspectives of Program Directors (PDs).

Methods

This study is a mixed methods study of 12 PDs. In Phase 1, participants completed a quantitative survey analyzed through descriptive statistics. In Phase 2, participants underwent a qualitative semi-structured interview t

SUBMITTER: Lu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11837306 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature