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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

Webinar
Feb25
1 p.m. CSTOnline

Strategies for Promoting Healthy Teen Relationships

With Martha E. Harding

This webinar presents a compelling case for including teen dating violence prevention in your school’s efforts to improve school climate.

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Professional
Feb28
9-11:30 a.m.Issaquah, 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
Mar4
12:30-2:30 p.m.Center City

ED and SUD: Why, What, When, and How

2 CEs, Cost $50

Do you ever wonder if your client struggling with substance use disorder is also struggling with an eating disorder?

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Professional
Mar13
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Chicago, IL

Sharing What Works: How to Help Women Heal from Addiction

With Kelley Kitley

Learn about the Twelve Step treatment model, use of self-disclosure in the patient/clinician relationship and other successful approaches.

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Webinar
Mar18
Noon-1 p.m.Online

Evidence of Effectiveness: Combining Twelve Step Treatment with Medications for OUD

With Marvin D. Seppala, Chief Medical Officer

COR-12 is an innovative treatment protocol targeting opioid use disorder.

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Professional
Mar19
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Plymouth, MN

Maximum Potential: Working with Justice System-Involved Youth

Hot Topics

With Melissa McCann, Minnesota Dept of Corrections

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Professional
Mar20
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.New York, NY

Intimacy and Emotional Sobriety

With Alison Bulman

Recognize signs of emotional numbing and apply strategies to elicit more genuine relating in therapy, treatment and healing.

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Professional
Mar21
9-10 a.m.Rancho Mirage, CA

Creating Whole-System Health to Support Recovery Success

Awareness Hour

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

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Professional
Apr18
9-10 a.m.Rancho Mirage, CA

Evolution of Addiction and Treatment

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
9-11:30 a.m.Seattle, 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
Apr24
10 a.m.-2 p.m.Tampa, FL

Alcohol Use, Opioids and Older Adults

Signs of Trouble and Treatment Options

Learn about the challenges of diagnosis, effects of drugs on the aging body, related comorbidities and specific treatment needs.

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Professional
Apr24
8:30 a.m.-noonSkokie, IL

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

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
9-10 a.m.Hazelden in Chicago

Chicago Thursday Networking Group

A monthly professional networking event

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

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Professional
8:30-10 a.m.Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage

Men's Association for Addiction Treatment (MAAT)

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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