Internships And Fellowships | VA Augusta Health Care | Veterans Affairs

VA Augusta health care provides training programs for students at the college, university, and postgraduate levels. Explore our training programs to find out about how we can help you start

your career as a health care professional.

Welcome to the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Residents/Fellows Onboarding Site

To participate in your chosen program at the VA, you will need to complete the following Onboarding requirements. Part 1 should be completed a minimum of 90-120 days before your start date.

If not completed timely, this may delay or remove entry into your rotation. 

Please work closely with your VA Point of Contact (link below) to avoid any unnecessary delays; these department liaisons are available to help and answer your questions.

Part 1 – Required from Resident: Start 90-120 days prior to rotation

You must create an account in the VA’s Talent Management System (TMS) and complete the assigned training to obtain computer and patient access. You are required to complete this training

which comes in two options; an online course titled Mandatory Training for Trainees, (MTT):  TMS# 3185966 for new users and Refresher Course, (MTT):  TMS# 3192008 for returning trainees.

Your position requires you to have personal access to the CPRS Medical Records. Complete the CPRS Tab by Tab training VA 35795 in TMS and return your training certificate.

 This training covers the basic aspects of using the VA Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Learners will experience each tab of the CPRS, basic operations & how they may customize

settings to make more efficient use of the system. It will equip the new employee with the skills necessary to navigate the electronic health record and provide existing employees ongoing

training and job aids they can use to build their CPRS skills while working in their professional capacity.

VA Forms – Please follow these instructions carefully to avoid having your paperwork returned:  Tips for Completing Your VA Paperwork (link below)

If you have any general questions, please contact the Education Office contact listed on this page or your department/service point of contact. 

U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Southeast Network (VISN7)