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Minneapolis VA 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. The main missions of the Veterans Health Administration are patient-centered and evidence-based health care; collaborative, continuous

EDUCATION in an integrated environment; and prevention and population health through research. INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS Minneapolis VA Health Care System is an academic health system that

provides a full range of health services for Veterans, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. We maintain over 90 active affiliations with health professions

schools and have been working closely with the University of Minnesota since 1947. Every year, our facility trains around 1,500 health professions trainees in over 40 disciplines, including

medical students, residents, nursing students and associated health professions. While most trainees rotate for a period of time in our clinical learning environment, we also offer the

opportunity to enroll in our VA-based, accredited training programs. Our learners, preceptors and staff are supported through a well-resourced health science library, advanced-tier

simulation center and our Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Center. We’re proud of our partnerships with top institutions and organizations that support the educational mission

of the VA to train the health care workforce for VHA and the nation. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Information, forms, instructions and coordinator contacts: SIMLEARN As a 

Simulation Learning, Education and Research Network (SimLEARN) Advanced Tier Certified Simulation Program, Minneapolis VA trains over 2000 staff per year using simulation equipment,

methodology or technology for the goal of Veteran and staff education and patient safety. Learn more about our SimLEARN Program OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS In 2021, VA celebrates the

75th anniversary of the establishment of partnerships between VA and our nation’s medical schools to train clinicians in the care of Veterans. This educational partnership remains one of

VA’s main missions. VA’s Office of Academic Affiliations continues to maintain and expand our close relationships with institutions of higher learning to provide advanced clinical training

in physician education, nursing, dentistry, psychology, social work, optometry, dietetics and nearly 40 other health care professions. * More than 120,000 clinical trainees receive training

in VA each year * VA leads clinical care, research and medical advancement in many areas * Current VA trainees receive first consideration for employment openings