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Medical and Professional Education

Join your colleagues at Hazelden Betty Ford for an in-depth and up-close view of addiction prevention, assessment and treatment—and life-changing insight into this complex but treatable disease.

Learn about addiction recovery at Hazelden Betty Ford—and be a part of the solution.

Our on-site and online Medical and Professional Education programs equip you as a physician, mental health professional, social worker, school counselor, criminal justice professional, medical student or other caring professional to recognize and respond to the challenges of alcohol and other drug addiction.

Read our 2019 Annual Report and learn how students are learning to recognize and respond to the challenges of addiction.

Professionals in Residence (PIR)

Learn about addiction side-by-side with our expert clinicians and our treatment patients in this five-day program. Learn more.

Summer Institute for Medical Students (SIMS)

Learn about addiction, treatment and recovery directly from clinicians, patients and families in this immersive, weeklong educational program. Learn more.

Medical Education Partnership (MEP)

Join your colleagues to learn about addiction treatment and recovery from personal and professional perspectives. Learn more.

Course on Addiction and Recovery Education (CARE)

This first-ever online addiction education program for medical students draws from leading experts and the latest science. Learn more.

Addiction Medicine Fellowship

Train with us in this fully accredited, yearlong addiction medicine fellowship focusing on patient care. Learn more.

Psychology Training Opportunities

Gain clinical experience in addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in your pursuit of a career as a psychologist. Learn more.

Wondering Which Program is Right For You? Call today and speak with one of our program administrators to answer all your questions.

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Joseph Skrajewski

Joseph Skrajewski, MA, MFTI

Executive Director, Medical and Professional Education

A dynamic trainer, speaker, innovator and program developer, Joseph Skrajewski leads Hazelden Betty Ford's educational programs and activities that equip professionals to respond effectively to the challenges of addiction within their areas of expertise and influence. Skrajewski oversees three on-campus educational programs—the Summer Institute for Medical Students (SIMS), Professionals in Residence (PIR), and the Addiction Medicine Fellowship—as well as an online Course on Addiction and Recovery (CARE) for medical students created in collaboration with the field's foremost authorities. He also works closely with medical schools, policy makers and health care experts from the public and private sectors to develop innovative symposia and national conferences on addiction medicine and related topics. Learn more

Joseph Skrajewski

Upcoming Educational Events for Professionals

Professional
Apr7
1 p.m. CDTWebinar

Building a Framework for Evidence-based Virtual Treatment Delivery

With Randi Tolliver and Klementyna (Ky) Weyman

Join HBFF experts as we translate how to utilize our top evidence-based treatment curriculum, Living in Balance, to deliver standardized, effi...

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Professional
Apr14
1 p.m. CDTWebinar

Trauma: An Essential Component of Women's Services

With Dr. Stephanie Covington

This webinar discusses the history of women's treatment, the history of trauma services, and their inter-connection.

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Professional
Apr15
Noon CDTWebinar

How to Manage Stress in Our Daily Lives in Uncertain Times

One hour

Drs. Ngo and Gliske will provide a webinar incorporating neuropsychological resources and a variety of coping skills to help support professio...

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Professional
Apr16
1 p.m. CDTWebinar

Meeting the Challenge of Bullying Prevention in a Digital Learning Environment

With Susan Limber and Jan Urbanski

Presenters from the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) will share ideas for establishing a safe, welcoming virtual classroom and discus...

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Professional
Apr18
EVENT CANCELEDRancho Mirage, CA

Evolution of Addiction and Treatment - EVENT CANCELED

EVENT CANCELED Awareness Hour

Saturday morning speaker series that explores timely topics and important perspectives on addiction treatment and recovery, with Jerry McDonal...

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Professional
Apr24
EVENT CANCELEDSeattle, WA

Case Studies, Consultation and Connection - EVENT CANCELED

EVENT CANCELED Coffee and Conversation

Special focus on the adolescent and young adult population, we will review and discuss case studies.

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Professional
Apr24
EVENT CANCELEDSkokie, IL

Youth at Risk: A Closer Look at Vaping, Marijuana Use, Trauma and Mental Health - EVENT CANCELED

EVENT CANCELED With Joseph Lee and Jerry Moe

Take a closer look at the risks and challenges facing youth and families today.

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Professional
Jun12
9-11:30 a.m.Renton, WA

Case Studies, Consultation and Connection

Coffee and Conversation

Special focus on the adolescent and young adult population, we will review and discuss case studies.

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Professional
Oct16
9-11:30 a.m.Renton, WA

Case Studies, Consultation and Connection

Coffee and Conversation

Special focus on the adolescent and young adult population, we will review and discuss case studies.

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Professional
EVENT SUSPENDEDHazelden in Chicago

Chicago Thursday Networking Group - EVENT SUSPENDED

EVENT SUSPENDED A monthly professional networking event

Bringing mental health and addiction professionals together for continued learning and sharing best practices.

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Professional
APRIL 10 EVENT CANCELEDBetty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage

Men's Association for Addiction Treatment (MAAT) - EVENT CANCELED

APRIL 10 EVENT CANCELLED Second Friday of each month

Join us for regular meetings held the second Friday of each month at the Betty Ford Center. MAAT is a membership organization of professio...

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Professional
Hazelden in Center City, MN

Professionals in Residence

Week-long sessions available each month

Get an insider's view into the process of evidence-based, Twelve Step addiction treatment and recovery through our intensive, five-day Profess...

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