Addiction Medicine Fellowship
About the Program
The Oklahoma State University Addiction Medicine Fellowship is a one-year fellowship opportunity in addiction medicine open to physicians who have completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency. The fellowship is accredited by The American College of Academic Addiction Medicine. Addictive disorders have a become a significant public health concern, but access to treatment remains a barrier for many individuals wanting help. Our goal is to develop future leaders in the field of addiction medicine to help bridge this gap. We offer a diverse training experience, weekly didactic seminars, faculty mentorship, and one-on-one faculty supervision.
Rachel Wirginis, D.O.
Program Director
Rachel Wirginis, DO, is board-certified in family medicine and addiction medicine. She serves as program director of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at OSU Center for Health Sciences and cares for patients at the OSU Addiction Recovery Clinic in Tulsa, OK. She completed her addiction medicine fellowship at OSU and her family medicine and osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) internship and residency at SSM Health St. Anthony in Oklahoma City. Dr. Wirginis earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and an MBA from the OSU Watson Graduate School of Management. She is an active member of the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) and is involved in professional research, presentations, and publications related to addiction medicine.
Fellowship Faculty
Kelly Dunn, M.D.
Kelly Dunn, MD is a distinguished psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, double-boarded in both fields. She earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and now serves as the Vice Chair of Addiction Medicine at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. Driven by a commitment to reduce the stigma surrounding the treatment of addictive and compulsive disorders, Dr. Dunn is dedicated to expanding access to specialized addiction medicine care and is passionate about educating healthcare professionals on how to provide treatment for substance use disorders. Her research focuses on developing novel therapeutics for substance use disorders, reflecting her dedication to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes.
Trevor Anderson, M.D.
Trevor Anderson, M.D. is a pediatrician board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics with specialized training in Addiction Medicine through the American Board of Preventative Medicine. Dr. Anderson grew up locally in Tulsa, Oklahoma and pursued his medical and undergraduate training at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Anderson has a special interest in adolescent and young-adult substance use disorders and treatment. He enjoys teaching and educating learners about the field of addiction medicine. Outside of medicine he enjoys reading fantasy fiction and playing golf.
Service Locations
- OSU Addiction Recovery Clinic: Fellows will participate in patient care in our free-standing clinic, located in Tulsa, OK. The clinic offers a full range of recovery services including medication assisted treatment, ambulatory detoxification, buprenorphine induction, and individual substance use counseling.
- OSU Medical Center: Fellows will provide addiction medicine consultation and liaison services at the OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. The OSU Medical Center is an academic medical center with a wide range of medical specialties.
Unique Opportunities
- Fellows will participate in Addiction Medicine Project ECHO is a platform that provides education and treatment recommendations to other providers in distant and underserved communities.
- Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in events and initiatives offered by the OSU Addiction Recovery Clinic.
- Research Opportunities
Application Information
Applicants will be considered only with the completion of an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for the 2026 application year. Applications can be submitted for ERAS starting July 1st, 2026. Interviews for the program typically start in September and are normally completed by November.
For More Information
Ethan Nickel, Fellowship Coordinator
918-236-4038
ethan.nickel@okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (Tulsa) Program
ACGME Program Number: 4043940001
NRMP Match Code: 2162404F0
Eligibility
- Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency training program.
- Board certified or planning to become board certified (board eligible) during the fellowship year in one of the following specialties: anesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, preventative medicine, or psychiatry.
- For applicants with allopathic training (M.D. degree), must complete 40 hours of osteopathic manipulative medicine training prior to initiating the fellowship.
- For international trainees, must have an active or be qualified to get an H-1B visa.
- Must be qualified to get an Oklahoma medical license as well as Oklahoma and federal controlled substance prescribing certificates (OBNDD, DEA).
- Must be eligible to be a Medicaid and Medicare provider.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Effective July 1, 2026
| Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $64,715 |
| PGY-2 | $67,304 |
| PGY-3 | $69,997 |
| PGY-4 | $73,846 |
| PGY-5 | $76,800 |
| PGY-6 | $79,872 |
| PGY-7 | $83,067 |
Benefits
Fellows will pay a portion of their monthly health insurance premium plan selected by the medical center.
- Sick and vacation leave
- Employee medical/dental insurance available
- Family medical and dental available
- Optional retirement program
- Moonlighting available for fully-licensed residents per program policy
- Research opportunities available
Contact Information
Ethan Nickel
Addiction Medicine Fellowship Coordinator
918-561-1883
ethan.nickel@okstate.edu
Rachel Wirginis, D.O.
Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program Director
rachel.wirginis@okstate.edu