VA Medical Center

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

On the first day of reporting to the VA for rotations, they must upload their COVID vaccination status by completing the VA COVID-19 Vaccination Form.


Onboarding Resources

See 2024-2025 VA On-Boarding Process - Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) for definitions of VA New Resident and VA Returning Resident.

VA New Resident

  • Complete New Resident VA New Resident/Fellow Application Packet
  • Out of Town Trainees - Please schedule a fingerprint appointment with your local VA/Federal Agency. All VA ID office locations can be found using the following website
    • Provide the New Orleans VA fingerprint codes - SON-1320 and SOI-VAC0
    • Email the VA to inform them when and where fingerprints were completed
    • New Orleans VA GME Office will collaborate with New Resident/Fellow to schedule a photo appointment

VA Returning Resident

If the Account is Inactive, contact Ms. Crystal Cruz, Acting GME Manager (504) 507-2000 ext  67518; Crystal.Cruz2@va.gov


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