Fellows

Current fellows 

Ifeanyi Nwadukwe, MS, MD, MPH 

Medical school: Universidad Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo DR

Residency: Preventive medicine - PrismaHealth, Columbia, South Carolina 

About me: Dr. Nwadukwe completed medical school at Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo DR, followed by completion of a master of science degree in cellular and molecular biology from the University of New Haven in CT. He then completed his residency internship at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, which served as a transitional year in internal medicine. Dr. Nwadukwe also obtained an MPH degree from the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health while completing his residency program in preventive medicine at PrismaHealth. Dr. Nwadukwe's professional interest areas include primary care and managing patients with substance use disorder. Dr. Nwadukwe spends his free time outside of work playing soccer, enjoying time with his wife and kids, and traveling.

Why addiction medicine? “Transitioning to addiction medicine was easy in that during my residency training I would come across folks whose lives have been literally destroyed by prescription and illicit opioid use and they don't know where or how to get help. I thought I’d offer to help with their treatment and recovery journey. I also wanted to be part of a growing field with an array of talented providers providing care to our vulnerable population."

Why Geisinger? "Geisinger's Addiction Medicine Fellowship has a strong reputation for being a leader in providing care for substance use disorder and providing excellent training to addiction specialists. I knew I would receive good training which would enhance my skills and knowledge in the field of addiction."