Office of Academic Affiliations

Despite being the most rural VA in the nation, Iron Mountain VA continues to provide the highest quality health care to Veterans spanning more than 25,000 square miles.

VA’s National Academic Affiliations Council met at the Ernest K. Childers VA Outpatient Clinic to further advance the largest public-private partnership in VA’s history.

Air Force Veteran used to travel more than two hours to VA. That has changed thanks to chiropractic care at the Fort Dodge Clinic in Iowa.

Orlando VA and UCF College of Medicine set the bar for academic partnerships, training future health care professionals.

During Health Professions Education Week, VA honors the 70% of physicians who train at VA through partnerships with academic institutions.

West Texas VA consistently hires well-trained pharmacists for their rural health care system by hosting post-graduate pharmacist program.

Doctors Caucus confers on how VA’s academic affiliations and training programs enhance Veteran care and health professions education.

Helping aging Veterans through research, education, and VA’s specialized Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Centers (GRECCs).

Physical therapy is an alternative to surgery, prevents injury, reduces pain and restores independence, especially for older Veterans.

VA’s Office of Academic Affiliations celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates VA’s programs supporting Hispanic minorities.

Prosthetic orthotist and Marine Veteran produces wide range of prosthetic devices for Veterans. Some exceed capabilities of most models today.

Expansion brings 15 new occupational therapist programs and 27 new physical therapist programs to 24 VA medical centers to meet the needs of Veterans for generations to come.