Internships and fellowships
VA SORCC 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.
Internship and Residency Programs at VA SORCC
Pursue a Future as a Nurse at VA through the VA Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP)
Mental Health- Nurse Practitioner Residency - Coming soon!
Program Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program within the past 12 months.
Never have worked as a Nurse Practitioner in the requested specialty.
Hold national credentialing according to your graduate degree.
Licensure: Current, complete, active, and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse in a State, Territory, or
Commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Proficient in written and spoken English. Pass a background/security investigation as required by the Veterans Health Administration. Random drug testing may be required.
Benefits: Annual Stipend
No Holidays, Weekends, or on call! 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave bi-weekly.
11 paid federal holidays. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
More information coming soon! For more information, contact Sherry Thrasher, PsyD, DEO at Sherry.Thrasher@va.gov