East Tennessee State University And Ballad Health Are Partnering To Create A Fellowship Program For Addiction Medicine. The American Board Of Medical Specialties Formally Recognized Addiction Medicine As A New Sub-Specialty In March 2016. The Addiction Medicine Foundation Has Established A Goal Of Creating 125 Fellowship Programs By 2025. ETSU Will Begin Taking The Steps Needed For Fellowship Approval Immediately With The Goal Of Accepting The First Fellows By July 2020