The Medical and Dental Education Program brings together 97% of America’s medical schools and VA medical centers (VAMCs) to provide Graduate Medical Education (GME).


MARK UPTON


ACTING ADUSH FOR COMMUNITY CARE


AMBER FISHER


ASSOCIATE CHIEF OF STAFF FOR EDUCATION


ELIZABETH ROTEN


CHIEF OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION


Mark Upton, MD • Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Community Care


• Veterans Health Administration


I’m proud to have effectuated large-scale


change within VA by involving residents and trainees in VA’s High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture and improving patient safety and related organizational processes.


Amber Fisher, PharmD, BCACP • Designated Education Officer


• Boise VA Medical Center


As a DEO, I believe VA’s standard of world-class


care begins with trainees learning to work side by side in collaboration with other professionals. VA offers the best team-based training you can get!


Elizabeth Roten, RN, MSN • Chief of OD&E, Designated Learning Officer, Designated Education Officer


• Grand Junction VA Medical Center


As a DEO and educator at VA, I see students transition


into graduates, experts and teachers. Knowing the direct effect this progression has on positive Veteran care outcomes makes every day worthwhile.


75TH


ANNIVERSARY / 2021


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