University of Minnesota Program
About This Program
The UMN Addiction Medicine Fellowship offers unmatched training in a state with a rich history of innovation in addiction care. Fellows gain unique experience in neurobiological and neuromodulation treatments, community partnerships, and nationally recognized programs, preparing them to lead in primary care, specialty care, and academic settings. No weekend or evening call hours!
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
David Peter, MD
University of Minnesota
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Tholen
Univ of Minnesota Med Ctr
Locations
University of Minnesota
Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
2450 Riverside Ave Ste 104
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1515
One Veterans Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55417
701 Park Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1829
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
Data not provided by program
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 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 27, 2025 - Mar 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Mar 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- 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 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.