Objective: The purpose of this article is to report on the development and implementation of a chiropractic internship program within the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
Methods: An affiliation agreement was reached between the VA of Western New York Health Care System (VAWNYHS) and New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) in September 2004. A NYCC clinical faculty member received clinical privileges at the VAWNYHS and was charged with the development of an integrated educational program for chiropractic student interns.
Results: The Veterans Affairs (VA) chiropractic internship program was designed to provide chiropractic services to veterans and provide NYCC student interns with an educational experience within a conventional VA medical setting. With specific learning objectives delineated, both clinical and educational outcomes are being evaluated.
Discussion: The program is the first of its kind within chiropractic education and serves as a model for additional programs that train students to function within the VA Health Care System.
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