DVA - Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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Introduction
The Salem VA Medical Center Residency Program is a well rounded comprehensive training program based at a large veterans hospital, which is a primary referral site for several outpatient clinics. The hospital is a full service complex medical center with adequate resources to support the educational program. The podiatry service is staffed by a large dedicated group of teaching faculty, all fully trained in comprehensive medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle. The program requires a GPA of at least 3.0 and passing of Boards Part 1 and 2 to apply.Residency Director
Aliza
Lee
5409822463
aliza.lee@va.gov
Clerkship Director
Aliza
Lee
5409822463
aliza.lee@va.gov
Program Contact
Sonia
Chacko
540-982-2463
Sonia.Chacko@va.gov
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Program Overview
Program Emphasis
The program aims to have a well rounded experience; there is a heavy presence of wound care and minimal experience with pediatrics (this is a veterans hospital and exposure is obtained through outside rotations).
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pain Management
Pathology Lab
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
The Salem VA Medical Center Residency Program is a well rounded comprehensive training program based at a large veterans hospital, which is a primary referral site for several outpatient clinics. The hospital is a full service complex medical center with adequate resources to support the educational program. The podiatry service is staffed by a large dedicated group of teaching faculty, all fully trained in comprehensive medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle. Clerks will engage in both inpatient and outpatient settings while spending time in the operating room and participating in group academics along with the programs residents.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Background Check
Background Check Type: Tier 1
Background Check Cost: none
Drug Test At Hospital
Fingerprinting At Hospital
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: n/a
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Housing Recommendations
Contact program for housingParticipating Months
June 2025
July 2025
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Residency Overview
The Salem VA Medical Center Residency Program is a well rounded comprehensive training program based at a large veterans hospital, which is a primary referral site for several outpatient clinics. The hospital is a full service complex medical center with adequate resources to support the educational program. The podiatry service is staffed by a large dedicated group of teaching faculty, all fully trained in comprehensive medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle. The program requires a GPA of at least 3.0 and passing of Boards Part 1 and 2 to apply.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: June 29, 2026
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 1
Annual Stipends
1st year: $56,688
2nd year: $59,114
3rd year: $61,737
4th year: n/a
Other Benefits
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Vacation
Affiliated Institutions
Salem VAMC has three active medical school affiliations with the University of Virginia, the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Virginia Tech Carilion.Other Benefits Provided
Lab coats provided. Health insurance is available based on resident’s choice at hiring.Residency Application Requirements
Application Fee: n/a
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks
Other Applicant Requirements:
n/a
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: AAAHC
Licence Required For First Year: Yes, Virginia training license upon acceptance
Staff DPMs Count: 5
Other qualifications
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
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