Collaborative Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine in Primary Care (CHAMP) Training Program

The Collaborative Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine in Primary Care (CHAMP) training program provides Yale Primary Care (YPC) residents and physician associate (PA) students with enhanced training and professional development in behavioral health, addiction medicine, and provider wellness.

CHAMP’s primary aims are:

• Enhance behavioral health and addiction medicine training for Yale Primary Care (YPC) through the three-year CHAMP training track
• Provide Yale PA students with an immersive one-month rotation in integrated behavioral health and substance use disorders (SUD) treatment in primary care settings. A limited number of rotation spots are also available for Yale nursing and medical students.

Learn more about CHAMP for YPC residents and Yale PA students.

Acceptance into CHAMP is dependent on fit with the program and scheduling constraints. Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a vested interest in integrating addition medicine into their primary care practice.

Interested in learning more about the CHAMP program? Contact Emma Biegacki.

1. Describe the etiology and epidemiology of substance use disorders (SUD).
2. Recognize stigma associated with SUD and demonstrate the use of appropriate language.
3. Screen, assess and evaluate SUD in primary care and other healthcare settings.
4. Summarize pharmacologic treatment and behavioral counseling for SUD.
5. Discuss prevention of SUD and the role of harm reduction to optimize safety.
6. Practice strategies to improve provider wellness through self-reflection and relationship building activities.