Physician assistant post-graduate residency in geriatric medicine | veterans affairs

Provides a superb educational environment in which certified Physician Assistants (PA-C) are trained to work within an interprofessional team to provide the highest level of patient-centered

care for older Veterans with complex medical issues. OVERVIEW Training for the year-long residency occurs in a dynamic clinical and academic environment, to expose the residents to basic

and advanced geriatric concepts and techniques.   Training is provided in clinics, on hospital units, and across a broad continuum of care from house calls to hospice. Under the mentorship

of our outstanding faculty, the resident gains the confidence and experience necessary to practice in a wide variety of clinical settings. Interested applicants must email 

[email protected] to request an application or an additional brochure.  Competitive applicants will be interviewed. *If accepted, you must graduate AND obtain NCCPA certification

prior to beginning residency. * APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED MAY 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025 FOR JANUARY 12, 2026. Four positions available. MICHAEL J. ANDERSON, MPAS, PA-C PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

RESIDENCY IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd., ECL (110) Houston, TX  77030 TELEPHONE: 713-794-7375 EMAIL: [email protected] or

[email protected] KEY FACULTY * MICHAEL J. ANDERSON, MPAS, PA-C, Residency Director * EDITH WONG, MD, Medical Director * AIMEE GARCIA, MD, Baylor College of Medicine, Academic

Liaison 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 requirement and reasons for the requirement in timely manner.