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Associated Health Education Programs

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VA is a leader in the training of associated health professionals. Through affiliations with individual health professions schools and colleges, clinical traineeships and fellowships are provided to students in more than 40 professions, including nurses, pharmacists, dentists, audiologists, dietitians, social workers, psychologists, physical therapists, optometrists, podiatrists, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and nurse practitioners. Approximately 50,000 associated health students receive training in VA facilities each year, and provide a valuable recruitment source for new employees. The greatest majority of associated health trainees receive clinical experiences on a without compensation (WOC) basis. Student funding support of approximately $40 million is provided  to over 3,300 trainees.

For additional information regarding without compensation or funded trainee positions, contact the education office or the clinical discipline office at the desired VA facility.

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Associated Health Education Resources

Career Opportunities
Psychology Educational Enhancement
Fellowship Program Announcements
Advanced Fellowships
Medical & Dental Education
VA Jobs
VACareers.va.gov
 
Reports & Publications
Other Reports and Publications
 
Surveys
Take the Learners' Perceptions Survey
To take this survey you must have had clinical training at a VA Medical Center on or after July 1, 2007. Your responses will be kept confidential.
 
Policies, Directives and Other Resources
Policies, Handbooks and Directives
VHA Affiliations Partnership Councils
Educational Affiliation Agreements
Business Associate Agreement (Affiliations)
Business Associate Agreement (Accrediting Bodies)
 
Fellowship Program Directors Resources
Instructions for Requesting a Third Year of Support in the Associated Health Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs and VA Special Fellowships for Academic Year 2008-2009
Nomination of and Information about Post-doctoral/Post-residency Fellows in the VA Special Fellowships, VA Interprofessional Fellowships, and Associated Health Fellowships for Academic Year 2008-2009
VA's Commitment to Health Care Goals Through Health Professions Education