The Caring Together program is dedicated to training the next generation of addiction medicine providers through linkages within both Drexel University and other educational programs.

Education Site for Trainees

• First-year medical students – longitudinal experience
• Fourth-year medical students – four-week elective
• PGY2 Drexel-Tower psychiatry residents
• Drexel psychiatric nurse practitioner students
• Drexel Master of Science in Family Therapy program students
• Drexel Master of Science in Addiction Counseling program students
• Rosemont College Master of Science in Counseling program students
• Temple University counseling students
• LaSalle University counseling students

In addition, the Caring Together program, with support for the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) and SAMHSA has created novel online educational programs for trainees and practicing clinicians. These modules have been used locally and nationally to train medical students, residents and other health care trainees. Outcomes of the trainings have been studied or are currently being studied:

• "Efficacy of an internet-based learning module and small-group debriefing on trainees' attitudes and communication skills toward patients with substance use disorders: results of a cluster randomized controlled trial" (see: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25295964/)
• "Online Intervention Tool for Physician Trainees May Improve Care of Patients with Substance Use Disorders" (see: https://www.healthcanal.com/substance-abuse/56048-online-intervention-tool-for-physician-trainees-may-improve-care-of-patients-with-substance-use-disorders.html)

Learn more about these programs:

• Screening for Substance Use Disorders (WebCampus Access Required)
• Initiating Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (WebCampus Access Required)
• Managing Chronic Pain: Non-Pharmacologic Approaches (WebCampus Access Required)

The information on these pages is provided for general information only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for consultation with a physician or health care professional. If you have specific questions or concerns about your health, you should consult your health care professional.

The images being used are for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted is a model.

 
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