Melissa Weimer
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Biography
Dr. Weimer is board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine and has a clinical and research focus on substance use disorders treatment, particularly in the hospital setting. She also has fellowship training and years of experience in the management of complex pain, particularly for patients with concomitant opioid use disorders. She is the Medical Director of the Yale Addiction Medicine Consult Service (YAMCS), a multidisciplinary, hospital based program to address the substance use disorder needs of patients admitted to Yale New Haven Hospital.
Dr. Weimer has worked tirelessly on a local, state and national level to improve access to evidence based treatments for indivwith substance use disorder. Her work to expand addiction treatment in hospital settings started at Oregon Health & Science University where she worked with colleagues and community partners to create one of the nation's first hospital-based models to initiate addiction treatment while patients are hospitalized from a complication of their substance use. An experienced educator, she teaches health care students and professionals about substance use disorders and their treatment to promote the expansion of the addiction medicine workforce. She additionally serves as the Associate Program Director of the Yale Addiction Medicine Fellowship program.
Education & Training
- MCROregon Health & Science University (2012)
- General Medicine FellowshipOregon Health & Science University (2012)
- ResidencyOregon Health & Science University (2010)
- InternshipOregon Health & Science University (2008)
- DOVirginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)
- BAUniversity of Virginia, Religious Studies & Biology (2001)
Activities
- Addiction Treatment for Hospitalized PatientsNew York, NY, United States 2020Addiction Treatment for Hospitalized Patients
- Hospital Based Addiction Medicine Cases and ChallengesDenver, CO, United States 2020Hospital Based Addiction Medicine Cases and Challenges
- Addiction Medicine Specialists in Your Back Pocket: Building an Essential CollaborationSan Diego, CA, United States 2020Addiction Medicine Specialists in Your Back Pocket: Building an Essential Collaboration
- Treatment of OUD in the Hospital SettingProvidence, RI, United States 2020Treatment of OUD in the Hospital Setting
- Practices and Attitudes vis-a-vis Addiction Care and Patients who use DrugsDenver, CO, United States 2020Practices and Attitudes vis-a-vis Addiction Care and Patients who use Drugs
- Why Cardiac Surgeons Decline Surgery for Injection Drug Use-Related Infective EndocarditisDenver, CO, United States 2020Why Cardiac Surgeons Decline Surgery for Injection Drug Use-Related Infective Endocarditis
- Update in CannabisBridgeport, CT, United States 2020Update in Cannabis
- Safer Opioid PrescribingTulsa, OK, United States 2019Safer Opioid Prescribing
- Addiction Medicine & Neurology for Primary CareNew York, NY, United States 2019Addiction Medicine & Neurology for Primary Care
- Substance Use Disorders in Patients with Cancer: Challenges & OpportunitiesNew Haven, CT, United States 2019Substance Use Disorders in Patients with Cancer: Challenges & Opportunities
- Update in Addiction MedicineBridgeport, CT, United States 2019Update in Addiction Medicine
- Update in Addiction Treatment Models For Hospitalized PatientsNew Haven, CT, United States 2019Update in Addiction Treatment Models For Hospitalized Patients
- Cannabis ReviewPortland, OR, United States 2019Cannabis Review
- Understanding Pain and Opioid Use DisorderPortland, OR, United States 2019Understanding Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
- Survivor Story: beating cancer and tapering opioidsBoston, MA, United States 2019Survivor Story: beating cancer and tapering opioids
- The use of buprenorphine microdosing for conversion from methadone to sublingual buprenorphine in a patient with infective endocarditis and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmiaBoston, MA, United States 2019The use of buprenorphine microdosing for conversion from methadone to sublingual buprenorphine in a patient with infective endocarditis and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)Longview, TX, United States 2019Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing
- Pain Management & Addiction Medicine for Primary CareSavannah, GA, United States 2018Pain Management & Addiction Medicine for Primary Care
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)Longview, TX, United States 2018Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)Tyler, TX, United States 2018Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education SCOPE
- Combating Opioid Dependence Amidst An EpidemicSan Diego, CA, United States 2018Combating Opioid Dependence Amidst An Epidemic
- Buprenorphine Waiver Training for Clinical ProvidersKingston, NY, United States 2018Buprenorphine Waiver Training for Clinical Providers
- Health-System Changes To Promote Safer Opioid Prescribing PracticesSoldotna, AK, United States 2017Health-System Changes To Promote Safer Opioid Prescribing Practices
- Basics of Pain ManagementSoldotna, AK, United States 2017Basics of Pain Management
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)Albany, NY, United States 2017SCOPE of Pain
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)Independence, MO, United States 2017Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)
- Buprenorphine Waiver TrainingSaratoga Springs, NY, United States 2017Buprenorphine Waiver Training
- Buprenorphine Waiver TrainingAlbany, NY, United States 2017Buprenorphine Waiver Training
- Substance Use Disorder 101 WorkshopMedford, OR, United States 2017Korthuis, T. Substance Use Disorder 101 Workshop
- Buprenorphine Waiver TrainingMedford, OR, United States 2017Buprenorphine Waiver Training
- Opioid Tapering WorkshopMedford, OR, United States 2017Opioid Tapering Workshop
- Opioid Use DisorderMedford, OR, United States 2017Opioid Use Disorder
- Unmasking Opioid Dependence and Addiction: How to Recognize This Disease in PatientsBoston, MA, United States 2017Unmasking Opioid Dependence and Addiction: How to Recognize This Disease in Patients
- Management of Chronic Pain: A Core Curriculum for Primary Care ProvidersPortland, OR, United States 2016Management of Chronic Pain: A Core Curriculum for Primary Care Providers
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)Portland, OR, United States 2016Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)
- Community Response to the Opioid Epidemic: Oregon Hospitals & Health Systems Impacting the Opioid CrisisPortland, OR, United States 2016Community Response to the Opioid Epidemic: Oregon Hospitals & Health Systems Impacting the Opioid Crisis.
- Practical Tools to Successfully Taper OpioidsMedford, OR, United States 2016Practical Tools to Successfully Taper Opioids
- Practical Tools to Successfully Taper OpioidsCoos Bay, OR, United States 2016Practical Tools to Successfully Taper Opioids
- Managing Opioids for Pain: New Standards, Challenges, and OpportunitiesPortland, OR, United States 2016Managing Opioids for Pain: New Standards, Challenges, and Opportunities
- The Improving Addictions Care Team (IMPACT): Year 1 Experience and Lessons LearnedPortland, OR, United States 2016The Improving Addictions Care Team (IMPACT): Year 1 Experience and Lessons Learned
- Opioid Tapering Workshop.Medford, OR, United States 2016Opioid Tapering Workshop. Thoughtful Approach to Pain Management 5th Annual Conference
- Medication Assisted Treatment Options for Opioid Use Disorder.Medford, OR, United States 2016Medication Assisted Treatment Options for Opioid Use Disorder. Thoughtful Approach to Pain Management 5th Annual Conference
- Buprenorphine Waiver Training (Half & Half Training)Medford, OR, United States 2016Buprenorphine Waiver Training (Half & Half Training)
- Buprenorphine Waiver Training (Half & Half Training)Portland, OR, United States 2016Buprenorphine Waiver Training (Half & Half Training)
- Opioids and Benzos and Tapers, Oh My!Portland, OR, United States 2016Opioids and Benzos and Tapers, Oh My!
- Managing Orthopedic Complications of Substance Use DisordersPortland, OR, United States 2016Managing Orthopedic Complications of Substance Use Disorders
- Addiction Consultation and Aftercare for Medically Complex Patients with Substance Use DisorderBaltimore, MD, United States 2016Addiction Consultation and Aftercare for Medically Complex Patients with Substance Use Disorder
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)San Diego, CA, United States 2015Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)
- Chronic Pain Challenges and OpportunitiesPortland, OR, United States 2015Chronic Pain Challenges and Opportunities
- Opioid Monitoring and Treatment ComplianceOrlando, FL, United States 2015Opioid Monitoring and Treatment Compliance
- Opioid Taper StrategiesOrlando, FL, United States 2015Opioid Taper Strategies
- Managing Pain in the Addicted Patient Before It Manages YouPortland, OR, United States 2015Managing Pain in the Addicted Patient Before It Manages You
- Making an IMPACT: The Improving Addictions Care Team and Hospital MedicinePortland, OR, United States 2015Making an IMPACT: The Improving Addictions Care Team and Hospital Medicine
- Medication Assisted Treatment Options for Substance Use DisordersPortland, OR, United States 2015Medication Assisted Treatment Options for Substance Use Disorders
- Diagnosis and Management of Prescription Opioid Use Disorders in Primary CarePortland, OR, United States 2015Diagnosis and Management of Prescription Opioid Use Disorders in Primary Care
- Update in Addiction MedicineToronto, ON, Canada 2015Update in Addiction Medicine
- Team-based Primary Care Models for Chronic Pain Treatments: Meeting the Needs of Patients, Learners, and ProvidersToronto, ON, Canada 2015Team-based Primary Care Models for Chronic Pain Treatments: Meeting the Needs of Patients, Learners, and Providers
- The Methadone Safety Guidelines – A Live WebinarPortland, OR, United States 2014The Methadone Safety Guidelines – A Live Webinar
- Inpatient Care of Patients with Substance Use Disorders and Case DiscussionPortland, OR, United States 2014Inpatient Care of Patients with Substance Use Disorders and Case Discussion
- Guidelines for Safe Chronic Opioid Prescribing for OB/GynsPortland, OR, United States 2014Guidelines for Safe Chronic Opioid Prescribing for OB/Gyns
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)Troutdale, OR, United States 2014Boston University Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)
- Palpitations, Hypoxia, Addiction, And Much More: A Doctor’s Guide to Methadone SafetyPortland, OR, United States 2014Palpitations, Hypoxia, Addiction, And Much More: A Doctor’s Guide to Methadone Safety
- Opioid Use Disorder BasicsPortland, OR, United States 2014Opioid Use Disorder Basics
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)Portland, OR, United States 2014Boston University Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)
- Opioid Use Disorder BasicsPortland, OR, United States 2014Opioid Use Disorder Basics
- Clinical Challenges in Addiction MedicinePortland, OR, United States 2013Clinical Challenges in Addiction Medicine
- Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)Salem, OR, United States 2013Boston University Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education (SCOPE)
- Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain: Balancing Safety and EfficacyPortland, OR, United States 2013Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain: Balancing Safety and Efficacy
- Opioid Guidelines for Chronic Non-Cancer PainPortland, OR, United States 2013Opioid Guidelines for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
- Baseline Characteristics of Participants in the Cocaine Use Reduction with Buprenorphine (CURB) StudySan Diego, CA, United States 2013Baseline Characteristics of Participants in the Cocaine Use Reduction with Buprenorphine (CURB) Study
- Sex Differences in the Medical Care of VA Patients with Chronic Non-Cancer PainSan Diego, CA, United States 2013College of Problems with Drug Dependence (CPDD), Annual Conference, Abstract Presentation
- Systematic Evidence Review on Methadone Harms and Comparative HarmsSan Diego, CA, United States 2013Systematic Evidence Review on Methadone Harms and Comparative Harms
- Methadone Safety GuidelinesNew Orleans, LA, United States 2013American Pain Society (APS), Annual Conference
- Pain Management Review for the Primary Care ProviderPortland, OR, United States 2012Pain Management Review for the Primary Care Provider
- Opioids for Chronic PainWashington, DC, United States 2011Opioids for Chronic Pain
- Methadone-Related Deaths in Southwest Virginia in 2004Seattle, WA, United States 2008Methadone-Related Deaths in Southwest Virginia in 2004
- Methadone-Related Deaths in Southwest Virginia in 2004Washington, DC, United States 2008Methadone-Related Deaths in Southwest Virginia in 2004
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Top Addiction Medicine Doc | Portland Monthly Magazine | 2017 |
Paper of the Month: A Chronic Opioid Therapy Dose Reduction Policy in Primary Care | Oregon Health & Science University | 2016 |
Top Addiction Medicine Doc | Portland Monthly Magazine | 2016 |
Top Addiction Medicine Doc | Portland Monthly Magazine | 2015 |
Founders' Award | Society of General Internal Medicine | 2013 |
Fellow Teaching Award | Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine | 2011 |
Extramural Research Loan Repayment Award | National Institute of Heath | 2011 |
Medical Honor Society Induction | Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Medical Honor Society | 2007 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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Ambulatory Opioid Stewardship Committee, Yale New Haven Hospital | Committee Member | 2020 - Present |
Clinical Practice Guideline Oversight and Methodology Group, American Society of Addiction Medicine | Chair | 2020 - Present |
American Society of Addiction Medicine, Region 1 Delegate | Board of Directors | 2019 - 2021 |
Interprofessional Longitudinal Clinical Experience | Preceptor | 2019 - Present |
Recognizing and Eliminating disparities in Addiction through Culturally-Informed Healthcare (REACH) | Mentor | 2019 - Present |
Opioid Stewardship Committee, Yale New Haven Hospital | Committee Member | 2019 - Present |
Multidisciplinary Infective Endocarditis Workgroup, Yale New Haven Hospital | Chair | 2019 - Present |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence | Associate Editor | 2019 - Present |
Communications Committee, New York Society of Addiction Medicine | Chair | 2018 - 2021 |
New York State Department of Health, Pain Management Steering Committee, Expert Committee Member | Committee Member | 2018 |
Cross-disciplinary Addiction Workgroup, Yale New Haven Hospital | Committee Member | 2018 - Present |
American Society of Addiction Medicine | Alternate Region 1 Delegate | 2017 - 2019 |
New York Society of Addiction Medicine | Board of Directors | 2017 - Present |
American Society of Addiction Medicine, Legislative Action Committee | Member | 2017 - Present |
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) | Provider Clinical Support System | 2016 - Present |
Buprenorphine Waiver Trainer, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry | Presenter/Speaker | 2016 - Present |
New England Journal of Medicine | Reviewer | 2016 - Present |
Oregon Pain Guidance Annual Meeting | Planning Committee | 2015 - 2017 |
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment | Reviewer | 2015 - Present |
Boston University Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing (SCOPE), Expert Trainer | Presenter/Speaker | 2014 - Present |
Journal of General Internal Medicine | Reviewer | 2012 - Present |
Journal of Addiction Medicine | Reviewer | 2012 - Present |
Pain Medicine | Reviewer | 2012 - Present |
Clinical Journal of Pain | Reviewer | 2012 - Present |
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs | Reviewer | 2012 - Present |
Journal of Opioid Management | Reviewer | 2012 - Present |