HOUSESTAFF APPOINTMENTS
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER
(VA)

Listed below are the materials required by the Veterans Administrative Medical Center in order to appoint interns, residents, and fellows to that institution:

1. Letter and list of housestaff from Department Chairman certifying that residents are mentally and physically fit and that educational credentials have been verified, and they have received training in the proper use of biomedical equipment. A copy of the letter sent to the V. A. should be sent to the Office of the Dean with appointment, the original should be sent directly to the VA Medical Center, Chief of Staff's Office.

2. A list from each department with resident's full name, social security number, marital status (for insurance coverage), and PGY level. Marital status should be updated each year since this affects payments covering fringe benefits paid to the University for each resident. Also, through the year when the marital status of residents changes, the VA should be notified.

3. Application for Residency or Internship - The original forms to the V. A. Copy to the Office of the Dean with other appointment forms.

4. Evidence of visa status for residents who are not U. S. citizens, must be current or marked, Valid Indefinitely@.

5. ECFMG certificate for foreign medical school graduates.

6. A list indicating which residents are terminating and those who will be transferring to another department.

7. Rotation and vacation schedules - one copy each to VAMC Chief of Staff's Office and appropriate VAMC Service Chief's Office. The VAMC must be notified regarding any revisions made to these schedules during the academic year. For billing purposes, monthly rotation schedules for month must be submitted to the Personnel Section, Office of the Dean.