Developing a Women's Health track within addiction medicine fellowship: reflections and inspirations.
Addict Sci Clin Pract
; 18(1): 3, 2023 01 09.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Women who use drugs face sexism and intersectional stigma that influence their drug use experiences and treatment needs. There is a need to build the capacity of addiction medicine specialists who can deliver gender-responsive services and advance research and policy in women-focused addiction care. We describe the development of a Women's Health track within an addiction medicine fellowship program and reflect on successes, challenges, and future directions. MAIN BODY The Women's Health track was developed in collaboration between program leaders in Addiction Medicine and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Implementing the track led to the development of women-focused rotations and continuity clinics, as well as enrichment of women's health didactic education for all fellows. The fellowship track spurred interdepartmental mentorship and collaboration on research and advocacy projects.CONCLUSION:
Addiction medicine fellowships can replicate this curriculum model to advance women-focused education, research, and policy. Future curricula should focus on structural sexism in drug use and addiction treatment throughout a woman's life course.Palavras-chave
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Médicos
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
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Medicina do Vício
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article