The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) -...

OAA Bulletin 03292023

Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked Memorandum from Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Chair, G. Timothy Petito, O.D., providing members of the communities of interest the timeline associated...

In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11, 2023. The attached Memorandum provides important guidance for accredited programs from the Accreditation Council on...

OAA Bulletin 03012023   OAA Bulletin March 1, 2023     Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists Education Expansion Request for Proposal The Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) is pleased to announce the VA-sponsored dietitians/nutritionists education...

Update regarding the COLA from Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC): WMC has been informed that corrections to Optometrists pay tables (Q and VP) have been completed as of February 10, 2023. Optometrist pay corrections have been initiated and/or processed by VISN...

Farewell to Dr. Scott Slagle National Program Executive Director Optometry   On behalf of the Specialty Care Program Office, we would like to recognize and thank Dr. William “Scott” Slagle for serving as the National Program Executive Director, Optometry from...

CDC Advisory Link: PDF The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about infections with an extensively drug-resistant strain of Verona Integron-mediated Metallo-β-lactamase (VIM) and Guiana-Extended...

Even if your site is not currently recruiting, your current and former trainees may sign up to meet with other VA locations.  To ensure that our trainees all receive this information, this is being shared with a wide internal audience. We rely on YOU to get the word...