Paula Goldman

Paula Goldman is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, specializing in Adolescent Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She provides clinical care at Mott Children’s Hospital, University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services, and University Health Services.

• Education: BS from University of Notre Dame, MD from University of Michigan Medical School
• Training: Family Medicine Residency (University of Wisconsin), Adolescent Medicine Fellowship (UPMC)

Her research focuses on:

• Innovative approaches to substance use care for vulnerable youth populations
• Improving medical trainee education on substance use disorders
• Interdisciplinary models for outpatient addiction treatment
• Health equity in cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome evaluation

Recent publications span pediatric substance use interventions, juvenile justice healthcare, and nicotine/vaping treatment strategies, with a strong emphasis on gender-affirming care and mental health integration.

• Addiction Medicine Curriculum - MDHHS Funding (2025)
• MI CARES Statewide Fellowship Development - MDHHS Funding (2025)

She actively contributes to medical education through:

• Board preparation materials for adolescent medicine
• Curriculum development for pediatric residents
• Grand Rounds on transgender youth care
• Clinical guideline implementation in addiction medicine