Program Description
Translating the buprenorphine waiver training into practice is a common challenge among physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants across the country. These practical and concise videos on various topics related to the management of buprenorphine in patients with opioid use disorder are Intended to increase healthcare provider comfort with taking care of patients on buprenorphine. In Addition to describing how to initiate and maintain patients on buprenorphine, the videos also Address evidence-based strategies to various challenges that may arise during the course of providing Care to patients with opioid use disorder.

Lectures:

Acute Pain Management in Patients on Buprenorphine
Rahul Vanjani, MD, MSc

Buprenorphine for Acute and Chronic Pain: Why, When, and How
Heidi Reetz, MD

Buprenorphine Pharmacology
Ruth Dapaah-Afriyie, B Pharm (Hons), PharmD, BCACP

Harm Reduction in the Medical Setting 
Linda Wang, MD

Language, Stigma, and People with Opioid Use Disorders
Jon Soske, PhD

Low Threshold Buprenorphine
Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD

Retaining Patients in Office-Based Buprenorphine Treatment
Tiffany Lu, MD, MS

Transdermal Formulation Use In Buprenorphine Inductions
Tauheed Zaman, MD

Urine Drug Testing: Interpretation Basics and Pitfalls
Rachel S. Wightman, MD

Competencies
ABMS (MOC)/ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills; Medical Knowledge; Practice-based Learning and Improvement; Interpersonal and Communication Skills
National Academy of Medicine Competencies (formerly IOM): Provide patient-centered care; Employ evidence-based practice