University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt Program
About This Program
University of Maryland (UM) Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program is based at the Baltimore VA and UM Medical Centers in Baltimore. The Program offers weekly academic sessions, research and teaching opportunities, and training in all aspects of addictions through a range of clinical experiences that include pharmacological treatments, comorbid mental health issues, general hospital consultation, telehealth, and pain management. An elective on addiction issues in sports is also available.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Devang Gandhi, MD
Univ of Maryland Med Center
Primary Program Contact
Delores Sewell
Univ of Maryland Med Center
Locations
Univ of Maryland Med Center
4th Fl Rm 4N149
110 S Paca St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1642
22 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1595
10 N Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1524
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Feb 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 28, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.