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Shawn Cohen, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a clinician educator specializing in addiction medicine. He focuses on treating individuals with substance use disorders, particularly through the Yale Addiction Medicine Consult Service (YAMCS). His clinical work emphasizes creating inclusive hospital environments for people who use drugs. Cohen holds board certification in Addiction Medicine and has a background in internal medicine.
Education: MD from New York University School of Medicine (2015), BA in Chemistry from Binghamton University (2011). Completed residency at the University of Washington (2018) and fellowship at Yale School of Medicine (2022).
Research: Cohen's work addresses opioid and alcohol use disorders, healthcare policy, and clinical practices. Key areas include buprenorphine initiation in hospitalized patients, HIV-alcohol comorbidity, and reducing systemic barriers for individuals with substance use disorders. Collaborators include experts in addiction medicine and HIV care.
Publications: Recent work critiques unregulated clinical decision support tools (e.g., NarxCare) and advocates for equitable access to addiction treatments. His 2023 article highlights skilled nursing facility discrimination against OUD patients.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine and contributes to interdisciplinary efforts improving addiction care delivery.
Future Work: Expanding harm reduction strategies and addressing fentanyl-related challenges in opioid use disorder treatment.
