About the Program

The Dental General Practice Residency at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center is a one year program which accepts four residents per year and whose main goal is to provide the recent graduate with continued opportunity for professional growth and advancement. It prepares the residents to meet the oral health needs of a wide variety of medically compromised ambulatory and hospitalized patients, plus it advances their knowledge and skill in clinical dentistry by exposing them to a significant number of supervised, comprehensive treatment experiences. The program provides residents with the opportunity to interact with dental specialists, physicians, nurses, social workers and other health care professionals as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

The Facility

The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center is an acute care medical, surgical and psychiatric facility which is situated adjacent to the University of Florida campus. It maintains affiliations with the University of Florida College of Dentistry. These affiliations result in the training of residents throughout 25 different medical, surgical, and dental specialties presently represented in the medical center. The most significant of these affiliations is with the University of Florida in which some of the professional staff of the VA hold faculty appointments.

This facility provides comprehensive primary, secondary, and tertiary care for Veterans in its service geographical area and is considered one of the most active medical centers within the VA system nationwide. It offers a wide range of specialized medical, surgical, and dental treatment modalities in such specialties as: orthopedics, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, neurosurgery, cardiac catheterization, nuclear medicine, renal dialysis, organ transplant, CT and MRI scanning, hematology/oncology, oral/maxillofacial surgery, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, dental implants, and periodontics. These treatment programs are complemented by research programs in the fields of cancer, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, aging, and numerous other areas of patient healthcare.

The hospital dental clinic is located on the second floor of the five-story medical center building. It consists of 16 dental operatories, oral hygiene and preventive dentistry suites, central sterilizing room, conference room and a large fully equipped dental laboratory.

Staff Dentists

Professional Staff Dentists consisting of an Oral Surgeon, Prosthodontist, Periodontist, part-time Endodontist, and General Dentists:

Timothy M. Campbell, DMD FACP
Service Chief, Prosthodontist 

Rene A. Brignoni, DMD, FACP, FAMP
Oral & Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Oral Oncology

Kevin MacNeil, DMD
General Dentistry, Asst General Practice Residency Director

Lewis A. Caputa, Jr., DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology

Patrick S. McCulla, DDS
General Dentistry

Dr. Corey Canavan, DMD
General Dentistry, General Practice Residency Director

Mary Kuhns, DMD, MS
Periodontics

Andrew Alamar, DDS
General Dentistry, Prosthodontist

Residents

If you would like to visit or shadow the doctors, please contact Dr. Canavan and we will coordinate a date.  

Mailing Address:

Dr. Corey Canavan, DMD
Director, General Practice Residency
Dental Service (160)
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
1601 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608-1197

Phone:

(352) 376-1611 ext 106335

Curriculum

The program curriculum is conducted at the postgraduate level (PGY1) and consists of didactic and clinical instruction in all areas of modern dental treatment modalities under the guidance of experienced professionals. Emphasis is made in the treatment planning and comprehensive treatment of medically compromised patients through frequent formal case presentation sessions where all aspects of patient management are discussed. Ward rounds, operating room cases, and assignment to other services listed below are some of the activities that complement the clinical curriculum. The didactic phase of the program consists of formal postgraduate courses and lectures at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, plus journal clubs, conferences, and demonstrations at the VA Medical Center.

• Anesthesiology - 2 weeks
• Medicine (Primary Care, E.R., Urgent Care, Inpatient Care) - 2 weeks
• ENT - 1 week
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Trauma Rotation (University of Florida) - 1 week
• Community Care Dental Clinic - 1 day/month
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (includes OR cases) - 6 weeks
• Special Needs Dental Clinic (Tacachale) - 1 week
• OR General Dentistry days - 2 or 3 full days (not including oral surgery)
• Implant/Prosthodontics at VA and Dental Student Prosthodontic Clinic Coverage at UF - once per month
• Periodontics - 3 weeks

Hours and Salary

Residents’ salaries are established each year and are competitive amongst the First Year GPR (PGY-1) programs. Residents are entitled to 13 days annual leave as well as sick leave. Administrative leave can be granted to attend CE courses or to take State Board Exams.

Tour of Duty

Patients are scheduled to be seen between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Application

All applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Be a graduate (by June 30 of start year) of an ADA accredited dental school
• Be a U.S. Citizen

To Apply:

Please apply via the PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service) website (see below).  Once you have submitted your application, please send a small (approx. 2" x 2") color photo (head & shoulders) via email to Corey.Canavan@va.gov. 

PASS:

We do participate in PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service). If you are enrolled in this service, you may send the required documents by identifying our program as one to which you want a completed PASS application sent. We do not require the Advanced Dental Admissions Test (ADAT).  

Address:

Completed application and materials should be sent to the following address:

Dr. Cory Canavan, DMD
Director, General Practice Residency Dental Service (160)
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
1601 S.W. Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608-1197
352-376-1611 ext. 106335

Deadline:

For the Residency class of July 1, 2020 - June 2023;
the application deadline is September 15, 2021
Interviews will be held October 18 and 28, 2021.
Selection of residents and letters of notification will be sent no later than January 1, 2022.
Be aware that, if you are applying through PASS, the deadline for submitting all required material to them is approximately two weeks prior to our program’s deadline.

The pharmacy residency program at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System consists of both postgraduate year one (PGY1) and postgraduate year two (PGY2) programs. All programs are accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. Learn more here. 

About the Program

The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida is pleased to announce nurse practitioner residency positions within the Primary Care setting. The program is one year in length and offers a stipend and limited benefits. Successful participants will be eligible, and encouraged, to apply for nurse practitioner vacancies in the Veterans Health System.

The Nurse Practitioner Residency program is designed to provide new nurse practitioner graduates the opportunity to accelerate their growth beyond entry-level professional competence in patient-centered care, operational services, and to further the development of leadership skills that can be applied to address the complex needs of the Veteran population in any practice setting. The curriculum includes rotations in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient, and specialty programs comprised of clinical and didactic experiences throughout North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS).

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following program requirements:

• Recent graduate (within 12 months) of a master’s or doctoral NP program accredited by CCNE or the ACEN
• United States Citizen
• No previous work experience as a licensed advanced practice nurse. This excludes nurse practitioners who have obtained additional post certifications and are seeking residency in their new role
• Must hold either an Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
• Possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse AND nurse practitioner in a state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, prior the start of the NPR program

Appointments and Benefits

This is a one-year appointment, with limited benefits. Participants will be protected from personal liability while providing professional services at a VA health care facility under the Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act, 28 U.S.C. 2679 (b)-(d).

Stipend and Benefits

• Stipend: $ 74,984
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and health benefits
• Hiring preference for open positions at any VA on completion of the residency
• Active and ongoing professional development which includes recruitment into open positions in the NF/SGVHS and other VA facilities

Application Process

The forms below are required of all clinical trainees and are located on the Office of Academic Affiliations website at https://www.va.gov/oaa/

- Application Health Professions Trainees VA 10-2850d

- Declaration for Federal Employment OF 306

- Curriculum Vitae

- Official graduate transcripts

- Two letters of reference from clinical faculty

- Current BLS Card (Signed)

- One-page essay describing your nursing career goals 

Please keep a copy of any application documents you submit, for your reference.

All applications/forms were due by June 16, 2022.

Submit completed application materials in person, by mail, or via e-mail to:

Dr. Janette Dunlap, DNP, APRN
Office of Primary Care
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director
1536 North Jefferson Street
Jacksonville Florida 32209
Janette.Dunlap@va.gov

Robynn Scott, RN MSN 
Office of Primary Care
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Coordinator
1536 North Jefferson Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
Robynn.scott@va.gov

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System offers post-professional residencies in Geriatric and Orthopedic Physical Therapy in both Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida.

Full details about available opportunities (overview, mission, curriculum and training, accreditation, board certification, application requirements, important dates) may be found on our Physical Therapy Residency Programs page.

Malcom Randall VAMC Occupational Therapy

Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship

Gainesville, Florida

About the Program:

The Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship Program at the Malcom Randall VAMC is a comprehensive, post-graduate/post-professional fellowship for entry level Occupational Therapists or currently licensed Occupational Therapists that are seeking to become advanced practitioners in the specialty area of Hands and Upper Extremity. The Fellowship is a rigorous 12-month program that will encompass didactic and experiential learning guided by specialist clinicians as well as an Educational Detail that will enhance a comprehensive curriculum culminating in producing an advanced practitioner.

Mission:

The mission of the MRVAMC Hand Therapy Fellowship is:

“Honor our veterans with exceptional therapy that improves hand to shoulder function, to enhance our veteran’s health and well-being and to provide exemplary education and experience in training a specialist fellow”

The program is designed to cultivate advanced patient management skills in the Occupational Therapy specialty of Hand and Upper Extremity. The fellow will be exposed to diverse clinical experience and didactic training under the instruction and supervision of advanced specialty clinicians.  Graduates of this program will become leaders in all areas of advanced practice for Hand and Upper Extremity evaluation and treatment.

Application process:

Applications will be accepted once per year for a fellowship program that will begin in July/August 2023 and end 1 year and 1 day later.  Application should be completed in its entirety, including letters of recommendation and proof of graduation (or eminent graduation) from an ACOTE accredited Occupational Therapy program.  Exceptional Candidates will be invited to participate in a face-to-face interview with the clinical staff. 

Please keep a copy of any application documents you submit, for your reference.

Submit completed application materials in person, by mail, or via e-mail to:

Rachelle DeLucas, MOT, OTR/L, CHT

                        Fellowship Coordinator

                        Rachelle.delucas@va.gov

                        352.376.1611 ext.104790

Schedule:

The Occupational Therapy Clinic is open from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Fellows will follow this daily schedule with a 30 min. lunch break. There are no ‘on-call’ duties or holiday work hours.  There will most likely be independent work/study outside of this schedule as deemed necessary by the fellow.

Salary/ Stipend:

Fellowship stipends are reviewed and established each year by the Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) to ensure amounts are competitive with other fellowship programs.  For the current academic year’s stipend, please contact the Fellowship coordinator.  

Benefits

In alignment with VA employees, the fellow will accrue annual and sick leave (4 hours each) biweekly in addition to 11 paid federal holidays.  Authorized absence (leave with pay) is granted for educational conferences that are undertaken outside of the normal scope of the residency.  Liability protection is extended to the residents under the Federal Tort Claims Act.  Health, vision, and dental insurance is available.

Curriculum and Training:

Fellows will participate in a comprehensive curriculum that will include modules encompassing all aspects of Hand and Upper Extremity therapy as well as accompanying didactic and experiential opportunities that will enhance the academic experience.  The fellow will be exposed to an expansive variety of diagnoses of which will require evaluation using the appropriate tools/assessments, clinical decision making including treatment that may include fabrication of an orthosis with/without appropriate HEP, and discern the follow-up needs for maximum return to function for the patient.  The fellow will be provided with a subscription to the didactic portion of the program of which they will earn up to 20 CEU credits by the end of the program that can be utilized for licensing. Additionally, there will be supplemental material (online and hard copy) that will assigned as it corresponds to specific modules.  Lastly the fellow will participate in student instruction in a cadaver lab at the University of Florida (academic affiliation) for a total of 9 days covering hand and upper extremity musculoskeletal anatomy.  Upon successful graduation of the fellowship program the fellow will have earned 1 year and 2080 hours which will contribute towards the required 3 years and 4,000 hours needed to sit for the Certified Hand Therapy Exam.

Contacts:

          Rachelle DeLucas, MOT, OTR/L, CHT

                        Fellowship Coordinator

                        Rachelle.delucas@va.gov

                        352.376.1611 ext.104790

            Dawn Crews, OTR/L, CHT

                        Fellowship Mentor

                        Dawn.crews@va.gov

                        352.376.1611 ext.106543

            Bruce Mueller, OTR/L, CHT

                        Fellowship Mentor/ OT Supervisor

                        Bruce.mueller@va.gov

                        352.376.1611 ext.104129

The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center offers a 1-year clinical and didactic education program with a focus on adult primary care medicine designed to establish highly competent, well-trained physician assistants.  Learn more on our Post-Graduate Physician Assistant Primary Care Residency Program page.

About the Program

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is proud to offer a one-year paid traineeship to support new graduate nurses in their first year of practice.  The program is designed for the new graduate nurse who has completed an entry level nursing degree at the baccalaureate or master’s level. The site of the program is the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. New Graduate nurses with no previous experience as a registered nurse are eligible to apply. The BSN or MSN degree must be conferred within one year prior to start date for the program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).  

Nurse Residents participate in a structured clinical nursing program under the guidance of a qualified preceptor, which includes a qualified preceptor throughout the program year. Residents develop core competencies necessary for practice in any environment on a home unit; additional learning rotations expose residents to a variety of practice settings throughout the health system.  Didactic classroom lectures and experiential learning activities are scheduled throughout the year to facilitate successful transition.  Residents are guided through the completion of an evidence-based practice project, utilizing critical thinking and professional presentation skills, enhancing future leadership skills.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be accepted into the program:

• Recent graduate (within 12 months of program start date) of a baccalaureate or master’s degree program leading to initial licensure as a registered nurse
• Possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in a state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia
• No previous work experience as a registered nurse, paid or unpaid
• United States citizen

Appointment and Benefits

Program participants are appointed to a federal traineeship, for 2,080 hours, to be completed within one year of start date.  Limited benefits are provided.  Program participants are protected from personal liability while providing professional services at a VA health care facility under the Federal Employees Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act, 28 U.S.C. 2679 (b)-(d).

Stipend and Benefits

• Stipend: $55,888
• Benefits: Health and dental benefits; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Active recruitment into open positions within NF/SG VHS and other VA facilities

The Malcom Randall  and Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center's, in conjunction with the Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry and the University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology, offers a one-year residency program in primary care optometry. The mission of the program is to provide qualified post-doctoral practitioners with an advanced educational experience that will enhance clinical skills in the areas of primary eye care and ocular disease. Individuals completing the program will be able to deliver an advanced level of optometric care in a clinical setting, practice in co-management and multidisciplinary practices, and serve as clinical instructors at optometry schools.

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is proud to announce a one-year traineeship for new graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. The physical location for this training program is in Gainesville, Florida, on site at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center and local off-site specialty clinics.

Detailed information regarding the program and how to apply are included in the PDF below.

Please contact the program director (listed below) with any questions.  Applications should be sent directly via email to the program director.

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Psychology Training Program offers APA-accredited internships to U.S. citizens who are pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited institution. To be considered, students must demonstrate completion of at least three years of graduate course work and a minimum of 520 direct contact hours in assessment and intervention. Applicants must be certified as ready for internship by their Director of Training.  More information at https://www.va.gov/north-florida-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-program/