Ketamine Research Institute Training Program

The "Mini-Fellowship" Intensive Ketamine Infusion Training for Clinicians — Course Schedule, Fees, and How To Apply for Training

GW Grass, MDJoin an Elite Group of Ketamine Experts Delivering Superior Outcomes:

The Ketamine Research Institute's Mini-Fellowship delivers the most comprehensive ketamine therapy training available, combining evidence-based didactic instruction with hands-on clinical experience at live infusion centers.

Unlike standard courses, this program teaches advanced, personalized medicine approaches and precision dosing protocols that go beyond traditional one-size-fits-all methods. Participants gain supervised clinical experience, optional personal ketamine sessions for a patient's perspective, and training on cutting-edge pharmacokinetic modeling—all in small groups with direct access to actual clinical settings and equipment.

Exclusive Training Components Not Available in Any Other Program:

• Enhanced Patient Selection Protocol – Proprietary screening methodology that dramatically improves success rates and reduces adverse outcomes
• Precision Medicine Protocols – Genetic-based dosing strategies incorporating MTHFR, BDNF, and CYP450 variations for personalized treatment
• Hands-On Clinical Training – Perform actual ketamine infusions under expert supervision in our operational clinic
• Personal Ketamine Experience – Undergo a supervised ketamine infusion yourself, gaining invaluable firsthand patient insight
• Target-Controlled Infusion (TCI) Mastery – Advanced pharmacokinetic modeling for precise plasma concentration targeting
• Elite Small Cohorts – Maximum 4 participants ensure personalized, one-to-one mentoring
• Comprehensive Mentorship – One year of ongoing guidance transforms you into a recognized ketamine authority

ROI Reality: Your tuition investment is typically recouped with just 3 new patients. More importantly, this advanced training positions you among the most skilled ketamine providers nationally, enabling you to command premium pricing and achieve optimal patient outcomes that other providers cannot match.


Become a "Ketamine Expert" and not just another "Ketamine Clinic"

Our training program is not just a step towards opening a "ketamine clinic" but a comprehensive educational journey that empowers you to become a "true expert" in the field. By choosing our program, you are investing in the advanced skills, knowledge, and professional development necessary to excel in ketamine therapy, setting yourself apart in a crowded marketplace of "ketamine clinics" and ensuring the highest quality care for your patients.


Become one of the Top 100 Ketamine Clinicians

In an era where mental health treatment demands innovation and precision, mastering ketamine therapy through advanced Precision Medicine training represents a transformative step forward for clinicians. Our innovative training methodology arms practitioners with the most advanced precision medicine techniques, essential clinical skills, and "hands-on" experience necessary to become experts in the field of ketamine therapy.

This comprehensive preparation allows them to customize and tailor ketamine treatments with unmatched effectiveness and safety, setting a new standard in patient care. The "Mini-Fellowship" program is more than training; it's a transformational experience that positions you at the vanguard of personalized ketamine therapy.


The "Mini-Fellowship" Course Schedule


Limited Enrollment: Our specialized ketamine training program maintains rigorous educational standards by accepting only four clinicians per course, ensuring an intimate and transformative learning experience.

This exclusive approach guarantees each participant receives in-depth didactic instruction, comprehensive supervised infusion training, and the opportunity to undergo a personal ketamine experience under expert guidance.

By limiting enrollment, we provide individualized attention, deep clinical immersion, and a supportive environment that allows clinicians to develop professional competence and personal insight into the therapeutic potential of ketamine-assisted treatments.

Applications are evaluated and accepted on a "rolling basis." Courses typically fill several months prior to the start date, so please apply early to secure your spot.


 Class Schedule for 2025:

September 26th-28th - Only one remaining position

Our exclusive ketamine training program will be offered multiple times throughout 2025-2026, with sessions strategically scheduled to accommodate our clinical commitments. By limiting each cohort to just four clinicians, we provide an unparalleled immersive experience that transcends traditional medical education.

We're not just teaching clinicians—we're cultivating the next generation of ketamine and psychedelic medicine innovators. With limited seats across multiple sessions, this is your opportunity to redefine your clinical practice and pioneer breakthrough therapeutic approaches.

Private group sessions are available upon special arrangement for the entire office, including clinicians, nurses, and office staff.

Download the Training Course Application


The "Mini-Fellowship" Program is Designed for Clinicians in the Fields of:

Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, Primary Care, Integrative/Functional Medicine, and Emergency Medicine

All training is conducted in our state-of-the-art infusion center at the Ketamine Research Institute located in  Sarasota, Fl
Full Course Description


Who Should Attend

Professionals In Community-Based Practice

Our "Mini-Fellowship" Intensive Training Course for Clinicians is particularly well-suited for clinicians (MD, DO, NP) in the fields of Psychiatry, Primary Care, Integrative/Functional Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. It was specifically designed for clinicians interested in ketamine therapy who are new to this unique modality and infusion therapy in general.

This course presents an excellent opportunity for professionals in community-based practice looking to expand their current medical services. Here's why:

Patient-Centric Approach: The course's focus on Patient-Specific Therapy and Responsive Drug-Delivery Control aligns perfectly with the personalized care typically offered in community-based practices. The methods taught will enable practitioners to customize treatments to each patient's unique needs, enhancing both effectiveness and patient satisfaction.

Advanced Techniques: The course takes you beyond the traditional ketamine infusion protocol to more advanced, evidence-based pharmacokinetic modeling methods. Integrating these cutting-edge techniques into your practice can help you stand out in your community, offering a unique service that not all practitioners can provide.

Improved Patient Outcomes: By potentially enhancing therapeutic effectiveness and minimizing adverse effects, these methods can lead to better patient outcomes. This, in turn, can further build trust within the community, resulting in higher patient retention and increased word-of-mouth referrals.

Professional Development: As a community practitioner, ongoing learning and development are essential to staying at the forefront of healthcare advancements. This course provides an opportunity to broaden your knowledge and skill set, thereby enhancing your professional growth.

Who May Not Benefit From This Training

For Those In Academic Practice and Commercial Venture

This course, however, might not be as suitable for those in academic practice or practices associated with larger commercial ventures due to the following reasons:

Patient Volume: Larger practices often see a higher volume of patients, which may limit the feasibility of implementing a highly individualized approach, such as the one taught in this course.

Protocol Standardization: In academic settings or large commercial ventures, there's often an established set of protocols that might not be as flexible for implementing new methods. The standardization necessary in these environments might make it challenging to integrate the more tailored approach taught in this course.

Resource Allocation: Implementing the advanced techniques taught in this course might require a significant investment of time and resources. Larger practices, with their more complex operational structures, might find it more challenging to allocate these resources compared to a more agile community-based practice.

In conclusion, this course offers an exciting opportunity for community-based practitioners to enhance their services and improve patient outcomes. However, the same benefits might not be as easily realized in larger or academic practice settings.


Course Tuition and Application:

Course Tuition: $8950.00 USD

Why This Training Commands Premium Pricing

Our premium pricing reflects the cost of delivering training that is truly unique and cannot be found anywhere else. While other programs offer basic online theory with unlimited enrollment, we limit each cohort to just 4 participants, ensuring personalized mentorship from an internationally recognized ketamine expert—not local practitioners teaching side courses.

You’re investing in the only program that combines personal ketamine experience, hands-on clinical training, and advanced precision medicine techniques in one comprehensive package. More importantly, our advanced patient selection and safety protocols significantly reduce your risk of adverse events, which can result in tens of thousands of dollars in legal exposure. You’re not just paying for training—you’re investing in becoming one of the most skilled ketamine providers in the country.

The registration fee for the 3-Day “Mini-Fellowship” Intensive Training Course for Clinicians is $ 8,950.00. You will not be billed for the initial deposit of $ 2,500.00 until formal acceptance has been granted.

Upon official acceptance, a $2,500.00 deposit will be charged to your credit card to secure your spot in the program. The remaining balance of $6,450.00 will be due thirty days before your start date. Should you need to cancel within 30 days or less of the course start date, you will receive a full refund of any fees paid, less your initial deposit of $2,500.00.


How to Apply:

To apply for the course, please email us at training@ketamineinstitute.com, indicating your interest in ketamine-based therapy and how you plan to integrate it into your current practice environment. We will arrange a time to speak with you about the course and address your questions.

Alternatively, if you are committed to training with us, please feel free to download, complete, and return the Training Brochure/Application, then email it back to us. In addition to the application form, please submit copies of your current active medical/professional licensure and a brief but thoughtful explanation of your interest in and planned use of ketamine-based therapy.

You may send the materials to us by email at training@ketamineinstitute.com or by Fax at 850-602-9013.

After You Apply:

Once we have received and reviewed all the documentation, we will arrange a convenient time to discuss your application, address any preliminary questions you may have, and provide you with additional details about the program.

Application to the course does not guarantee acceptance. All applications for training are reviewed, and the class roster is filled on a rolling basis. Each of the offered training courses typically fills early, and submitting your application as soon as possible is beneficial.

Once Accepted:

Before beginning the course, it is helpful to have as much background in ketamine therapy as possible. Many physicians have a naïve view that a ketamine infusion is a simple procedure that support staff can perform and monitor while the clinician is attending to other concerns. That belief has led to the proliferation of "ketamine clinics" that often provide substandard care and have inconsistent or poor outcomes.

To help, we recommend that clinicians who attend the course complete a required reading list and review reference articles we provide. This material will provide you with essential background knowledge, which will be highly beneficial in deriving value from our didactic and clinical sessions and serve as a handy reference in your future practice.

Please Note:

Accommodations are not included; however, a discounted rate is available for our colleagues with several of our partner hotels, including the Hampton Inn, Magnolia Inn, Ritz-Carlton, and Hilton Art of Ovation hotels.


CME Credits:

There are currently no Type I Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits available for the course; however, 24 Type II credits are available. I have considered obtaining Type I Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits before, but the process is complex, lengthy, and costly. Our training program includes small-group sessions that combine lectures with hands-on supervised training. Due to our limited capacity to train clinicians each year, it is not economically feasible for us to pursue CME accreditation at this time.

See What Your Colleagues Say About The Training Program

Click here to see what graduates have to say about the course!


Become a Certified and Well Qualified Ketamine Infusion Therapy Clinician.


To Learn More About Our Programs - please click the links below:

The "Mini-Fellowship" Intensive Training Program

A Detailed Course Overview

Day 1: Ketamine-Based Therapy: The Current State of Ketamine Therapy

Day 2: Ketamine-Based Therapy: Efficacy versus Effectiveness

Day 3: Ketamine-Based Therapy: The Precision Medicine Approach

Our Course Schedule and How To Apply For Training

The Origin of Our Ketamine Training Program

What Our Graduates Say About The Course

How the Ketamine Research Institute Training Program Complies with APA and ASA Recommendations


"Mini-Fellowship" Intensive Ketamine Infusion Training for Clinicians

3-Day Intensive Course

Our course not only covers all of the practical aspects of ketamine therapy but expands into scientific principles allowing optimization of the basic protocol.  All course training is conducted “on-site” in an actual infusion center so that you will have an opportunity to become familiar with the environment in which infusions are performed and obtain valuable clinical experience administering ketamine infusions under expert supervision. This includes utilizing all of the necessary monitoring equipment, intravenous delivery systems, and supplies necessary for the safe administration, storage, and handling of ketamine. 

How to effectively integrate ketamine therapy into your current practice

Download the Course Application

_________________



 


The Ketamine Institute

The Ketamine Institute is leading the way in the field of ketamine infusion therapy and physician education with our new ketamine infusion training program. We’re on a mission to accelerate the health care revolution. We have pioneered ketamine infusion therapy to bring the latest breakthrough discoveries about ketamine out of the research lab and into our infusion centers.


Ketamine Institute Logo Verticle


Join us...
To Become One of the Top 100 Ketamine Clinicians
in the United States
Apply for training today!