Internships and fellowships | veterans affairs

VA NEW ENGLAND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (VISN 1) HOSPITAL-BASED MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROGRAM Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a critical role in healthcare by providing the objective

information used by clinicians for the management of health and the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The mission of the VA New England Healthcare System MLS

hospital-based certificate program is to provide a quality clinical and didactic training for students in the profession of medical laboratory science, enabling them to pass national

certification examinations and qualify to become part of a highly engaged healthcare team that delivers the highest quality of care to the veterans we serve. Eligible students will spend 11

months at one of the participating VA New England hospital systems (VA Connecticut West Haven, VA Bedford MA, VA Boston, VA Central Western in Leeds MA, VA Maine, VA Manchester New

Hampshire, VA Providence RI, and White River Junction VA Vermont) where all the appropriate medical laboratory science didactic and clinical practicum courses will be taught by experienced,

certified lab professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate of completion will be awarded, and students will be eligible to sit for national certification exams for

Medical Laboratory Scientist. Scholarships are available to eligible VA employees and US citizens. Medical Laboratory Science Full Program description:

https://department.va.gov/integrated-service-networks/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/10/VISN-1-Program-Description-document-1.pdf Medical Laboratory Science program application form:

https://department.va.gov/integrated-service-networks/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/10/VISN-1-MLS-program-Application-form-1.pdf Medical Laboratory Science essential functions form:

https://department.va.gov/integrated-service-networks/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/10/VISN-1-MLS-Essential-Functions-form.pdf