Faculty

Mim Ari, MD

  • Associate Professor of Medicine
  • Clinical Interests: Addictive Disorders, Behavioral Medicine, Knowledgeable about sexual and gender minorities, Pre Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP, Primary Care, Womens Health
  • Websites: Research Network Profile
  • Contact: mari2@uchicago.edu

Dr. Mim Ari is an associate professor and general internist at the University of Chicago. As a primary care physician, she manages chronic diseases, acute issues and preventive care across the spectrum of adult general internal medicine. She is also board certified in addiction medicine. She is interested in the integration of substance use disorder screening and treatment, as well as safe and effective pain management strategies, into primary care and across medical specialties. She is a dedicated educator, committed to creating and including trainees in high-quality ambulatory experiences.

University of Colorado
- Chief Residency
2014

University of Colorado
- Internal Medicine Residency
2013

University of Colorado
MD
2010

Georgetown University
BA - Psychology
2005

An evaluation of an inpatient opioid use disorder consult service elective for medical trainees.
An evaluation of an inpatient opioid use disorder consult service elective for medical trainees. BMC Med Educ. 2025 Oct 02; 25(1):1347.
PMID: 41039459

Primary Care Clinician Perspectives on Older Adult Chronic Pain Management and Clinical Decision Support: Qualitative Study.
Primary Care Clinician Perspectives on Older Adult Chronic Pain Management and Clinical Decision Support: Qualitative Study. JMIR Form Res. 2025 Aug 26; 9:e74381.
PMID: 40956052

Evaluating Clinician Practices and Attitudes Toward Acute Pain Management for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder.
Evaluating Clinician Practices and Attitudes Toward Acute Pain Management for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder. Subst Use Addctn J. 2026 Jan; 47(1):186-192.
PMID: 40716072

A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of a Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration Program Based on the Chronic Care Model.
A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of a Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration Program Based on the Chronic Care Model. J Gen Intern Med. 2025 Jun 06.
PMID: 40481385

National Coverage of Adolescent Opioid Overdose Prevention Content in Pediatrics Clerkships.
National Coverage of Adolescent Opioid Overdose Prevention Content in Pediatrics Clerkships. J Adolesc Health. 2025 Jun; 76(6):1117-1121.
PMID: 40266163

A novel Project ECHO curriculum on older adult pain management and opioid use disorder for outpatient clinicians.
A novel Project ECHO curriculum on older adult pain management and opioid use disorder for outpatient clinicians. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2026 Jan-Mar; 47(1):4-14.
PMID: 39298514

An age-friendly opioid use disorder (OUD) care workshop: Applying the 5Ms framework.
An age-friendly opioid use disorder (OUD) care workshop: Applying the 5Ms framework. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2026 Jan-Mar; 47(1):90-94.
PMID: 39207931

Understanding Clinician Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Relating to Nonpharmaceutical Fentanyl and Harm Reduction.
Understanding Clinician Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Relating to Nonpharmaceutical Fentanyl and Harm Reduction. Subst Use Addctn J. 2025 Jan; 46(1):120-126.
PMID: 39087695

A substance use disorder training curriculum for internal medicine residents using resident-empaneled patients.
A substance use disorder training curriculum for internal medicine residents using resident-empaneled patients. BMC Med Educ. 2024 Apr 30; 24(1):478.
PMID: 38693551

Availability of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine at Substance Use Treatment Facilities in 2021.
Availability of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine at Substance Use Treatment Facilities in 2021. JAMA. 2024 02 13; 331(6):524-526.
PMID: 38236586

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