![]() ![]() ![]() We can then hire and recruit the best to take care of the next generation of Veterans.” “We need to go to where the Veterans are, so we should be looking for new affiliates in new locations at the local level to fill those pipelines. Raja Jagadeesan, associate chief of staff for Education/DEO at Northern California VA. “Immediately, the tool was congruent with my philosophy of how to approach programmatic growth in Northern California,” said Dr. The geo-map, combined with OAA outreach and coaching to VA Designated Education Officers (DEOs), is mapping the way for new partnerships, bringing more trainees from diverse backgrounds to care for Veterans while training at VA. Use of the interactive tool led Northern California VA-located in a geographically and culturally diverse region-to develop two new MSI academic affiliations since January 2022. The geo-map provides detailed information on academic institutions, including their health professions education programs, MSI designation, VA affiliation status and distance from the nearest VA center or community based outpatient clinic. Minority-serving institution (MSI) is a term for universities and colleges that enroll a significant percentage of students from minority groups. The tool was developed by VA’s Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA). VA’s new academic geo-mapping tool was designed to help VA medical facilities identify potential Minority Serving Institution (MSI) academic partners in their area to expand health professions training. ![]()
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