Addiction Medicine Certificate

Restore Patient Hope

Addiction Medicine Certificate

Advance your career and expertise in addiction medicine.

100% Online

Complete your certificate online from anywhere, anytime.

CME Credits

Earn up to 60 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.

Doctoral Courses

Transform medicine with doctoral-level training

Addiction Medicine Certificate

The Addiction Medicine Certificate at the University of Lynchburg is ideal for healthcare professionals and leaders who want to advance their careers, expand their expertise, and make a meaningful impact in addiction medicine. 

You will explore the foundations of addiction, including neurobiology, neurochemistry, pharmacology, nonpharmacologic interventions, and the social aspects of chemical and behavioral addictions. The program also focuses on innovative approaches, emerging trends, and practical strategies that you can apply immediately in your practice. Special attention is given to developing an inclusive mindset and strengthening your ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.

Upon completing the certificate, you will be well-equipped for leadership roles in clinical practice or executive settings, ready to advocate for meaningful changes in addiction treatment and policies, and prepared to take your career to the next level.

This certificate is available through the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) or Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) programs. It serves as an excellent introduction to these doctoral programs or can complement and expand your current or previous doctoral studies.

Instruction Method:
    • 100% Online and Asynchronous 
Prerequisite:
    • Prior completion of a master’s degree.

Curriculum and Resources

2025-26 Academic Year Information

Addiction Medicine Certificate Curriculum

Any four of the five:

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Total Hours Required: 12*

*For those enrolling in a certificate program who have not previously completed the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science or Doctor of Executive Leadership an additional 1 credit doctoral writing course is required.

Admissions

Addiction Medicine Certificate Faculty

Headshot of Anthony Poole

Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Bill Soliz

Bill A. Soliz ’22 DMSc, MBA, PA-C, FACHE

Adjunct Faculty, School of Medicine and Health Sciences ...
2024 Headshot of Blake Rogers

Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Program Director, Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Bobby Cockram

Bobby Cockram ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science ...
Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C

Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc/DEL ...
Christine Robohm-Leavitt

Christina M. Robohm-Leavitt ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Dave Mittman

Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Andrew Porter

David Andrew Porter ’19 DMSc, PA-C, EM-CAQ, CHFP

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science program Adjunct Faculty, Master of Healthcare Administration program ...
Headshot of Debra Munsell

Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate Professor of DMSc ...
Headshot of Elijah Salzer

Elijah Salzer ’20 DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Eric Holden

Eric Holden, DHSc, PA-C, EMT-P

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Everett Allen

Everett Allen ’22 DMSc, MPH, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Frank Caruso, DMSc, PA-C

Frank Caruso ’19 DMSc, PA-C, EMT-P

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Gabrielle Poole

Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Greer Trainham

Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the PA Medicine Program, Alumni Chair University of Lynchburg MPAM and DMSc Programs ...
Headshot of Jay Somers

Jay C. Somers, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Jon B. Christensen

Jon B. Christensen ’22 DMSc, PA-C, CCP-C, TP-C, FAWM, FEWM,...

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science ...
Larry Herman, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Lawrence Herman ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Megan Fulton

Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Dr. Mike Cohen

Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Nikoleta R. Delis

Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Program Director of the Doctor of Medical Science, Clinical Assistant Professor of PA Medicine, Director of Didactic Education ...
Headshot of Raquelle Akavan

Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C

DMSc Director of Advancement & Engagement  ...
Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PAC

Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PAC

Associate Professor ...
Sarah Bolander, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Sarah Bolander ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Stephen Lewia

Stephen Lewia Jr. ’18 MPAM, ’20 DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM...

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...
Headshot of Vickie Beloy

Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Bill A. Soliz ’22 DMSc, MBA, PA-C, FACHE

Adjunct Faculty, School of Medicine and Health Sciences ...

Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Program Director, Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Bobby Cockram ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science ...

Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc/DEL ...

Christina M. Robohm-Leavitt ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

David Andrew Porter ’19 DMSc, PA-C, EM-CAQ, CHFP

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science program Adjunct Faculty, Master of Healthcare Administration program ...

Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate Professor of DMSc ...

Elijah Salzer ’20 DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Eric Holden, DHSc, PA-C, EMT-P

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Everett Allen ’22 DMSc, MPH, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Frank Caruso ’19 DMSc, PA-C, EMT-P

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the PA Medicine Program, Alumni Chair University of Lynchburg MPAM and DMSc Programs ...

Jay C. Somers, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Jon B. Christensen ’22 DMSc, PA-C, CCP-C, TP-C, FAWM, FEWM,...

Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science ...

Lawrence Herman ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Program Director of the Doctor of Medical Science, Clinical Assistant Professor of PA Medicine, Director of Didactic Education ...

Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C

DMSc Director of Advancement & Engagement  ...

Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PAC

Associate Professor ...

Sarah Bolander ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Stephen Lewia Jr. ’18 MPAM, ’20 DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM...

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the Doctor of Medical Science Program ...

Graduate Tuition

Below is an overview of the cost of the program:

Addiction Medicine Certificate

$ 814 Cost Per Credit Hour
  • Credit Hours: 12
  • Estimated Cost of Completion: $9,768

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