Postgraduate physician assistant mental health residency | veterans affairs

This residency is for Physician Assistants who recently graduated or for those who have clinical experience who want to further enhance their mental health/psychiatric knowledge, skills, and

abilities (KSAs). This program will strengthen the Physician Assistant resident’s high ethical behavior, strong leadership skills, cultural awareness, unsurpassed professionalism,

knowledge, and commitment to lifelong learning. On successful completion of the program, the Physician Assistant resident will have enhanced KSAs in the care of our veterans across all

psychiatric settings. OVERVIEW Trained as generalists, Physician Assistants have the unique ability to work in different medical specialties throughout their career, including mental health.

During this one-year program, the PA residents will develop additional Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that enhance mental health care. The PA residents will also develop personal

and professional growth through self-care and experience with interprofessional teams. With full participation and completion of the program, the PA residents will be prepared to take the

examination for a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in psychiatry administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), pursue the Doctor of

Medical Science (psychiatry concentration), or both if desired.  OBJECTIVE:   The one-year post-graduate PA residency program in psychiatry will enhance the education and training obtained

during the Master’s level Physician Assistant (PA) program.   BENEFITS * Generous stipend: $83,185 for AY 2025-2026 * No application or tuition fees * Vacation time and sick leave available

* Eligible for health insurance * Liability coverage * Potential for Education Debt Reduction Program if hired by VA * *Determined by hiring location and position. HEALTH PROFESSIONS

TRAINEES (HPTS) are appointed as temporary employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. As such, HPTs are subject to laws, policies, and guidelines posted for VA staff members. There are

infrequent times in which this guidance can change during a training year which may create new requirements or responsibilities for HPTs.  If employment requirements change during the

course of a training year, HPTs will be notified of the change and impact as soon as possible, and options provided. The VA Training Director for your profession will provide you with the

information you need to understand the requirements and reasons for the requirements in a timely manner.