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Internships and fellowships

The Birmingham VA Health Care System provides training programs for students at the college, university, and postgraduate levels. Explore our training programs to find out about how we can help you start your career as a health care professional.


Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program

The AEGD Residency Program is a comprehensive General Dentistry Program with advanced training in most aspects of dentistry. 

Learn more about the AEGD Residency Program

 

Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency Program

This robust, year-long program is designed to offer the recently licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy an opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in the area of geriatric specialty practice in preparation for Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).

Learn more about the Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency Program

 

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

The mission of the Birmingham VA Health Care System (BVAHCS) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing (UAB SON) Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency (MHNPR) is to enhance the competencies of MHNP residents and to prepare highly qualified leaders in an interprofessional environment with expertise in Veteran-centric care while emphasizing competency-based learning, quality improvement, and scholarship.

Learn more about the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

 

Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Birmingham VA Medical Center (BVAMC) is excited to offer a Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in clinical neuropsychology.  This is a 2-year fellowship with a training agenda consistent with the Division 40 and Houston Conference guidelines for specialty training in clinical neuropsychology.  The program is a member of the Association for Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).   

The BVAMC has a long history of APA-accredited clinical psychology internship and doctoral practicum student training. The fellow is involved in clinical training, research, and didactic experiences to develop advanced practice in clinical neuropsychology.

Learn more about the Neuropsychology  Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

 

Optometry Residency Program

The Residency in Vision Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Low Vision Rehabilitation and Ocular Disease at the Birmingham VA Medical Center is a 52-week post-graduate clinical education program that currently offers two positions.

Learn more about the Optometry Residency Program

 

Pharmacy Residency Program

The Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) and Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Pharmacy Residencies located in Birmingham, Alabama, provide residents with the skills and knowledge required to enter a contemporary practice environment where they can effectively provide clinical services.

Learn more about the Pharmacy Residency Program

 

Psychology Training Program

Birmingham VA currently offers an APA-accredited clinical psychology internship with 4 positions funded through VA as part of the UAB-BVAMC Consortium. 

Learn more about the Psychology Training Program

 

VA TCF Program for students or recent graduates

The Technical Career Field (TCF) program offers two years of training in critically identified positions within specific career fields in accordance with VHA’s Succession Workforce Plan. 

Learn more about the TCF Program

 

VA Pathways Program for students or recent graduates

The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree.

Learn more about the Pathways Program