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.

Learn more about VA training programs
Audology  Blind Rehabilitation  Chaplaincy  Chiropractor Dentistry  Dietetics  Health Information Imaging Tech Laboratory Medical/Surgical Support Nurse Anesthetist  Nursing	Optometry  Pharmacy  Physician Assistant Podiatry  Psychology  Rehabilitation Social Work  Speech Pathology    Looking for a Career? VACareers.va.gov	Contact the training coordinator at your school to find out about opportunities at an affiliated VA.

Associated Health Education Fellowship Announcements
Nursing  Pre-Doctoral
Nursing  Post-Doctoral
Tips for VA Pre and Postdoctoral Nurse Fellowship Applications  VA Nurse Fellowships: Now that you are funded . . .
Optometric Research
Interprofessional Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery Oriented Services
Rehabilitation Research Fellowship - Announcement for Academic Year 2009-2010      List of funded proposals
Hartford Faculty Scholars Program - Applications will be accepted from doctoral level VA employees who have at least one graduate degree from a social work program

Policies, Handbooks, & Directives

VHA Supervision of Associated Health Trainees VHA Handbook 1400.04

Policies, Handbooks and Directives

Educational Affiliation Agreements VHA Affiliations Partnership Councils VHA Handbook 1400.3 Outlines procedural requirements for establishing, administering and maintaining Affiliation Partnership Councils and associated subcommittees or sub-councils (e.g., Medical Education Sub-council). VHA Directive 2004-066 defines policy for educational affiliation agreements covering training programs in clinical settings. Other resources in Microsoft Word format:   Word Doc Plug-in Letter to VISN Director Fact Sheet Letter to Deans of Schools of Medicine Sample letter for Schools of Medicine Sample Letter: Associated Health

Associated Health Education Agreements Between the V.A. and an Educational Program.    For programs approved by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). VA Form 10-0094G Between the V.A. and a non-VA Healthcare Facility or Agency.    For VA-sponsored programs where trainees receive training in a non-VA health care facility or agency. VA Form 10-0094H Psychology Education Affiliation Agreement Between VA and a School of Psychology

Fellowship Program Directors Resources

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 2009-2010

Instructions for Requesting a Third Year of Support in the Associated Health Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs and VA Special Fellowships for Academic Year 2009-2010