Evaluation of Resident Physicians’ Knowledge of and Attitudes Towards Prescribing Buprenorphine for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

Abstract

Knowledge about managing OUD was poor and represented the most commonly cited barrier to prescribing buprenorphine. Residents want to expand their role in treating OUD. Our findings warrant incorporating addiction medicine into residency curriculum standards. Legislation removing the buprenorphine waiver requirement may increase the number of resident buprenorphine prescribers and improve treatment options for patients with opioid addiction.