sammylittle12` Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) Hello all, I am a graduate of the Emergency Medicine PA Post-Graduate Residency Program at the Milwaukee VA. The VA unfortunately doesn't do a great job of advertising their residencies. I had an amazing experience with this program and highly recommend it. Feel free to shoot me any questions about the residency. Pros: -Amazing physicians, mid-levels, nurses and MAs. I absolutely hate the cold but would have stayed around just for the leadership and group you get to work with. -Ultrasound training with a fellowship trained EM physician. Awesome off-service rotations in cardiology, mental health, PM&R, trauma surgery at level 1 trauma center, and ICU. -Weekly grand rounds with the local physician EM residents. Weekly simulation labs/lectures. -Approx $78,000 salary for a year long program, which is much higher than most residencies. The VA also has EM residencies in New York, Philadelphia, Wichita, and Orlando. I'm very biased of course and would definitely advise you to pick Milwaukee. https://www.milwaukee.va.gov//MILWAUKEE/edu/Residencies/Emergency_Medicine/Emergency_Medicine_Physician_Assistant_Post-Graduate_Residency_Program.asp Edited January 10, 2021 by sammylittle12` grammatical errors 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuous woman Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 How did you find out about this residency? I thought I saw something about the EM Residency at the Orlando VA, but I couldn't find any more information about it on the website (even though it talked about other post-graduate opportunities). But the weird part is that I found a recently expired job posting by the Orlando VA looking for a EM PA to lead the residency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammylittle12` Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Sorry for the delay in response. I was a VA HPSP scholar so I had a 2 year obligation with the VA after PA school. I started asking a lot of questions about residencies to my placement coordinator and ended up with a list of all the VA residencies, it wasn’t being advertised unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkj89 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 On 12/27/2020 at 8:11 AM, sammylittle12` said: Sorry for the delay in response. I was a VA HPSP scholar so I had a 2 year obligation with the VA after PA school. I started asking a lot of questions about residencies to my placement coordinator and ended up with a list of all the VA residencies, it wasn’t being advertised unfortunately. Any way we could get that list from you? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted January 3, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 3, 2021 Are these only open to VA scholars or employees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammylittle12` Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Here is the list I was provided. I am not sure if all the info on this is accurate since it was sent in 2019. VA PA Residencies by Area (002).docx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammylittle12` Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) All of the residencies are open to anyone. You do not have to be a VA scholar or employee. Edited January 10, 2021 by sammylittle12` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted January 10, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 10, 2021 Thread Pinned for future use. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drk1008 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 How many students do they accept? I go to PA school in Pennsylvania so I’m looking at the residency located in philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesBSun Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 12/27/2020 at 10:11 AM, sammylittle12` said: Sorry for the delay in response. I was a VA HPSP scholar so I had a 2 year obligation with the VA after PA school. I started asking a lot of questions about residencies to my placement coordinator and ended up with a list of all the VA residencies, it wasn’t being advertised unfortunately. Hey there! I am a HPSP scholar as well and wanted to know if you figured out how that works in regards to the obligation (whether the obligation clock doesn't start until you complete, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lll073198 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hi was wondering what tips/advice you have for those applying to the Milwaukee VA EM residency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammylittle12` Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 I would recommend finding a clear way to articulate why you want to pursue emergency medicine. The staff at Milwaukee are very personable, so let them get to know you through your interview or application. Since EM is team based, I would highlight experiences that show you enjoy and work well within a team. Feel free to shoot me a message if you have any specific questions. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtuous woman Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I heard they were supposed to be opening an EM residency at the Orlando VA, but it didn't end up happening. Sammylittle12', do you have any idea why it didn't work out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammylittle12` Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 I'm not sure. They had a residency in Orlando at one point, I actually went to visit them while I was in town. I'm not sure if it is still active though. I don't have any more information unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEmpire Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 This is the active list they keep https://www.patientcare.va.gov/PA/Residency_Programs.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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