Addiction Medicine
Purpose
The Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Highland Hospital-Alameda Health System in Oakland, California, is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by our population of patients who use drugs, comprised largely of patients of color facing health inequities related to social determinants of health. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and equitable care, support, and education to empower our patients and their communities on the path to recovery. This is aligned with the greater mission of Alameda Health System, “Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All.”
We are committed to:
Caring with Cultural Humility: We recognize and respect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultural contexts of our patients. Through an approach grounded in cultural humility, we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment that fosters trust and understanding.
Holistic Treatment: We believe in a holistic approach to addiction medicine, acknowledging that addiction affects every aspect of an individual’s life. Our fellowship emphasizes comprehensive care that integrates physical, mental, and social well-being, addressing the multifaceted needs of our patients.
Health Equity: We are dedicated to reducing disparities in addiction treatment by actively addressing the social determinants of health that disproportionately impact communities of color. We advocate for policies and practices that promote equitable access to quality care, while continuously working towards dismantling systemic barriers.
Community Engagement: We understand the importance of community involvement in addressing addiction. We collaborate with local organizations, community leaders, and grassroots initiatives to develop culturally appropriate interventions, prevention strategies, and support networks. We strive to empower individuals and communities to take an active role in their recovery journey.
Education and Training: We are committed to advancing addiction medicine knowledge and skills among healthcare professionals. Our fellowship program provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and research opportunities, aiming to develop leaders who will advocate for evidence-based practices and drive positive change in addiction medicine.
Research and Innovation: We foster a culture of research and innovation, striving to contribute to the field of addiction medicine. Through rigorous research, evaluation of outcomes, and continuous quality improvement, we seek to advance evidence-based practices, enhance patient outcomes, and promote innovative solutions for addiction treatment.
By embodying these principles, the Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California, aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients.
Highland is a founding site of California Bridge: https://bridgetotreatment.org/about/
Highland has been a leader in acute care and emergency aspect of addiction medicine since 2017, implementing radical low-barrier patient-centered care
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/18/health/opioid-addiction-treatment.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/20/us/california-today-opioid-addiction-treatment-oakland.html
Highland on the front lines of Oakland’s meth crisis:
Highland Bridge provides free open-access addiction medicine education: https://www.highlandbridge.org/
- Structured clinical inpatient rotation: Highland Addiction Medicine Inpatient Consult service
- Structured clinical outpatient rotations: Highland Bridge clinic Highland Hospital and Juvenile Justice Center
Elective rotations examples:
Longitudinal street medicine outreach elective at Eddie;s Place, Alameda Health System’s medical respite site for people experiencing houselessness.
Methadone OTP at various sites including HAART Oakland
- Rural medicine electives at :
University of Alaska elective (Alaska, various sites)
Hawai’i Big Island HICHC elective (Hawai’i, various sites)
Indian Health Services elective (Arizona/New Mexico)
During each month with the exception of off-site electives and vacation time:
- The fellow will devote one weekday morning per week to scholarly activity/research time (10% of month)
- The fellow will devote one weekday afternoon per week to continuity clinic in the Highland Bridge clinic (10% of month)
- Two days per month the fellow will join the Juvenile Justice Center, a structured clinical outpatient rotation (10% of month)
- One half day per week of primary clinic time. For example medicine/psychiatry/ob-gyn clinic or EM shift.
Vacation: a total of 20 weekdays taken during the year in addition to university and federal holidays
Didactics: orientation week, intensive motivational interviewing training, weekly didactics, experiential learning, trainings, professional conferences, and wellness activities scheduled throughout the year.
- 1 year
- Completed 4-year or 3-year residency/medicine program
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Primary Specialty
- $95k
- Currently working to be CIR SEIU represented and have similar benefits. Click Here for more benefit info
Applications for fellowship are accepted through the ERAS application and NRMP match.
- Please note we do not sponsor visas
- You will need to apply for your California medical license if matched
- Our program is listed as: Alameda Health System- Highland Hospital
The ACGME ID is: 4040540016 - Interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday’s
Dr. Kay Lind, MD, MACM
Program Director
Core Faculty
Dr. Monish Ullal, MD
Associate Program Director
Internal Medicine
Dr. Erik Anderson, MD
Research Director, Director of Inpatient Consult Service
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Andrew Herring, MD
Associate Research Director
Emergency Medicine
For program inquiries please contact
Dr. Kay Lind, MD
Program Director
kalind@alamedahealthsystem.org
Valeska Hidalgo
Program Coordinator
vhidalgo@alamedahealthsystem.org