Scott Teitelbaum, MD, FAAP, DFASAM, ABPM-ADM

Scott Teitelbaum, M.D., is the Pottash Professor in Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine, where he serves as Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, Chief of the Division of Addiction Medicine, Medical Director of the UF Health Florida Recovery Center, and former Fellowship Director of UF’s American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM) – Addiction Medicine fellowship.

Originally trained and board-certified as a pediatrician, Dr. Teitelbaum later completed fellowships in addiction medicine and child psychiatry at the University of Florida. Dr. Teitelbaum became medical director of the Florida Recovery Center in 2002, and since then has been involved in the evaluation and/or treatment of more than 5,000 healthcare providers and other professionals from across the country. Through his efforts, the Florida Recovery Center has led the way nationally with its evidence-based treatment of the disease of addiction.

Dr. Teitelbaum developed one of the first-ever accredited fellowships in addiction medicine. His program now has trained more addiction-medicine fellows than any other program nationwide. In 2016, Dr. Teitelbaum was awarded the Pottash Endowment, allowing for the creation of a research initiative that’s focused on addiction medicine and the fight toward recovery. He has been honored on multiple occasions with the Exemplary Teacher Award for his guidance of medical students.

Dr. Teitelbaum has received multiple awards and honors, including in January 2018, the American Society of Addiction Medicine named Dr. Teitelbaum winner of its Prestigious Annual Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field.

A national expert who has been consulted by the White House Office of National Drug Control and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Dr. Teitelbaum is passionate about reducing stigma and advancing treatment for those suffering from the disease of addiction.

Scholarship: $25 per person

Early Registration (ends 2/17/23): $255 per person

Regular Registration (ends 3/17/23): $335 per person

Thanks to our generous donors, WPHP has scholarship funds available to fully underwrite first time attendees and to assist returning attendees experiencing financial hardship. If you are interested in scholarship support, please apply when registering. You will be asked to provide additional information to determine eligibility. The deadline for scholarship requests is February 17, 2023. Applicants will be notified on March 3, 2023. Scholarship awards may not cover the entire cost of Reunion participation.

The WPHP Reunion is only able to accommodate participants and their spouses/significant others. Please call WPHP directly if you need support with the cost of childcare to facilitate your attendance.

WPHP has three established donation funds designed to assist program participants:

1. Thomas Hornbein, M.D. Fund
2. The Lynn R. Hankes, M.D. Reunion Scholarship Fund
3. The Daniel O’Neill Family Fund

As is our tradition, last year generous donors stepped forward and underwrote scholarships for 17participants/SO’s who otherwise would not have been able to attend the reunion. WPHP expresses heartfelt gratitude for this strong show of generosity. As you register this year, we encourage you to perpetuate this tradition by donating an amount that is meaningful to you. Thank you so much!

While we look forward to seeing everyone, the health and safety of our guests remains our priority.  Additional precautions may include:

• Arrival and daily heath screening/attestation for symptoms of COVID-19
• Masking when social distancing is not possible
• Limiting number of attendees
• Other as indicated