Training focuses on building the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care across diverse clinical settings. Residents learn to assess and manage substance use disorders, develop effective treatment plans, apply current best practices, and work collaboratively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams. The rotation also emphasizes health advocacy, system-based practice, and the responsible use of healthcare resources.

Clinical experiences are provided across a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and residential addiction services throughout Fraser Health. Residents gain exposure to the full continuum of addiction care while developing skills in consultation, leadership, education, and quality improvement. By the end of the rotation, residents are well prepared to manage complex substance use and concurrent disorders in a range of psychiatric and medical practice settings.