Internships, fellowships and residencies

Training for physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychologists

The VA Western Colorado Healthcare System partners with a variety of colleges, universities, and medical schools. Each year we train residents, medical students, and nursing students in several medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties.

Family Nurse Practitioner Residency

VA Western Colorado Healthcare System provides comprehensive, educational opportunities in a rural setting through didactic and clinical components to enhance the training of new nurse practitioners in the care of Veterans for successful transition from novice to competent, confident, and independent family nurse practitioners. Learn more about the Family Nurse Practitioner Residency.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency

VA Western Colorado Healthcare System provides comprehensive, educational opportunities in a rural setting through didactic and clinical components to enhance the training of new nurse practitioners in the care of Veterans for successful transition from novice to competent, confident, and independent mental health nurse practitioners. Learn more about the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency.

Psychology Internship Program

VA Western Colorado Healthcare System has two, full-time, 52-week internship positions that provide training in general outpatient mental health with trainee-selected specialty mental health rotation opportunities. Our program is committed to providing generalist training in the context of a rural setting.  Learn more about the Psychology Internship Program.

To apply for an internship or residency, or to ask about a program not listed here, contact one of our program coordinators: