Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. The award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a VA-approved school.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
• Residency training completed in an accredited core specialty pr...