Whether you decide to work in a VA medical center, nursing home, or one of our 900 outpatient clinics, VA offers a high level of support to pharmacists transitioning from retail. You can hone your drug knowledge and clinical skills in the following ways:

• Orientation - All newly appointed VA pharmacists complete an extensive orientation program.
• Transition training - Former retail pharmacists hired into VA outpatient settings can complete special training and certification.
• Residency opportunities - If you want to enhance your clinical skills, VA offers the largest residency program for advanced clinical pharmacy training in the Nation.
• Ongoing education opportunities - VA offers tuition reimbursement and other scholarship programs for professional continuing education.
• Pharmacist network - VA pharmacists support each other, in person and through a nationwide network of more than 5,000 pharmacists linked via e-mail groups, conference calls, regional meetings, and national pharmacy conferences.

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