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Josiah Rich, MD, Infectious Disease, Providence, RI

Josiah D Rich MD


Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology/Brown University

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  • 1125 N Main StProvidence, RI 02904

  • Phone+1 401-793-2928

  • Fax+1 401-793-4779

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Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Infectious Disease, 1991 - 1993
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
    University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1994 - 2028
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1990 - 2017
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1988 - 1991
  • Infectious Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
  • Addiction Medicine
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 1999

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Flattening the Curve for Incarcerated Populations — Covid-19 in Jails and Prisons  
    Matthew J Akiyama, Josiah D Rich, The New England Journal of Medicine

Authored Content

  • Flattening the Curve for Incarcerated Populations — Covid-19 in Jails and PrisonsApril 2020

Press Mentions

  • An Emerging Road Map to Better Addiction Care
    An Emerging Road Map to Better Addiction CareJuly 21st, 2026
  • Most Clergy Agree with Science on Treatment of Depression: Study
    Most Clergy Agree with Science on Treatment of Depression: StudyJanuary 13th, 2023
  • Pharmacists Can Be Key to Helping Folks Kick Opioid Addiction
    Pharmacists Can Be Key to Helping Folks Kick Opioid AddictionJanuary 13th, 2023

Grant Support

  • COBRE Center on Opioids and OverdoseRHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL2018–2028
  • COBRE Center on Opioids and OverdoseRHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL2018–2028
  • HIV and Other Infectious Consequences of Substance UseMIRIAM HOSPITAL2001–2028
  • Investigating mechanisms underpinning outcomes in people on opioid agonist treatment for OUD: Disentangling sleep and circadian rhythm influences on craving and emotion regulationEMMA PENDLETON BRADLEY HOSPITAL2023–2027
  • Investigating mechanisms underpinning outcomes in people on opioid agonist treatment for OUD: Disentangling sleep and circadian rhythm influences on craving and emotion regulationEMMA PENDLETON BRADLEY HOSPITAL2023–2027

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