NYU MAT is a multidisciplinary addiction training program that is a collaborative effort of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Rory College of Nursing, and NYU Silver School of Social Work. It provides a one-year addiction clinical curriculum for interested allied health learners. Learners participate in addiction didactics and clinical training alongside addiction medicine fellows at NYU Grossman. We offer this track for MAT Scholars:

• Current students dedicate up to 10 hours a month pursuing addiction training, with flexible scheduling to accommodate full-time school schedules and outside employment. Participating scholars receive a stipend upon completion of the program.

We are not currently recruiting for scholar or fellow positions.

Program Goals

By the end of the program, learners can accomplish the following:

• Gain a thorough understanding of addiction including the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of addiction
• Acquire practical skills for assessment, intervention, and treatment of addiction and related conditions
• Develop a holistic, multidisciplinary perspective on addiction by learning from experts in various disciplines
• Build a network of contacts within the NYU academic community and field of addiction

MAT Scholars: Multidisciplinary Scholarship Program

The part-time addiction scholarship program, MAT Scholars, offers an immersive and comprehensive learning experience for students interested in the field of addiction. This program combines a weekly Webex series, interactive workshops, and in-person experiences with addiction experts at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Rory School of Nursing, and NYU Silver School of Social Work.

This program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of addiction medicine, encompassing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The course structure includes the following elements:

Weekly Webex Series

Students engage in a weekly Webex series where experts at NYU schools and colleges deliver lectures and facilitate journal club discussions on topics such as opioid use disorder and harm reduction, smoking and tobacco control, and health equity and vulnerable populations. Students also attend guest lectures from substance use disorder experts from treatment centers and programs throughout New York state.

Interactive Workshops

Throughout the program, students participate in hands-on workshops, focusing on practical addiction treatment skills, such as harm reduction strategies, motivational interviewing, and screening and assessment techniques. These workshops equip students with the skills necessary to work with patients with substance use disorders.

In-Person Experiences

A highlight of this course is the opportunity for students to interact with addiction experts in medicine, nursing, and social work in person. These experiences may include shadowing in addiction clinics and in-person consultation services, volunteering at harm reduction and residential treatment centers, and visiting substance use disorder meetings and support groups.

Duration and Time Commitment

The MAT Scholars program lasts a year.

Part-time scholarship participation involves 10 months of active programming, from September to June. Scholars have a time commitment of about 10 hours per month.

Faculty and Staff

Joshua D Lee, MD
Program Director

Nia Chetkovich
Program Coordinator

Diana S. Lee, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Katherine Mullins, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Kathleen Hanley, MD
Associate Professor

Shane D. Gallagher, DNP.
Clinical Assistant Professor

Dale Dagar Maglalang, PhD.
Assistant Professor

Hiren C. Bhakta, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

James Grigg, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Applicant Requirements

We are not currently recruiting. Please check this website in the spring for recruitment updates.