Addiction Medicine credit:

2 Hours

This unique elective offers students direct access to the rapidly developing field of addiction medicine. Students will take part in direct patient care at an outpatient addiction specialty clinic with a multidisciplinary team of providers. They will also have the opportunity to attend a drug court in Champaign County and participate in a needle exchange program through the Champaign County Public Health Department. On satisfactory completion, students will have gained a better understanding of the evidence-based treatment options of individuals living with substance use disorders. They will also have firsthand experience combating one of the greatest challenges facing modern medicine - the opioid epidemic. 2 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: This course is restricted to students enrolled in the MD program at Carle Illinois College of Medicine.