United States Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

Resident/Student/Intern Processing

Welcome to the VA,

I am Dr. McGinn, the Associate Chief of Staff for Education, here at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. Thank you for allowing all of us here at the VASNHS the opportunity to participate in your educational experience. We look forward to working side by side with you during your training and we hope to make your rotations here pleasurable and an excellent learning opportunity.

In preparation for your rotation with us, there are a number of forms and procedures that must be accomplished prior to your rotation. The instructions below must be followed fully and specifically. Unfortunately, failure to meet any of these requirements will result in cancellation of your rotation at the VA for that particular month but may at your programs discretion be rescheduled.

Instructions for Trainees:
Please make sure you return or fax the requirements below to me by two weeks prior to start date.

Make sure you have a printer available. Some of these forms can not be saved.

  1. Provide a Resume or CV
  2.  Print and sign Statement of Commitment
  3.  Complete and print VA Clinical Trainee Registration Form – VA Form 10-0410
  4.  Print and sign Rules of Behavior
  5.  Complete the mandatory training. See Librix Instructions
  6.  Complete the Declaration of Federal Employment Form
  7.  Complete Application
  8.  Complete Emergency Contact Information Form
  9.  Read and sign last page of CONFIDENTIALITY OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS Memorandum
  10. Complete and sign prescribing form 
  11. Report to Human Resources no later than two weeks prior to start date for fingerprinting. Address: Rancho Courtyards, 1127 S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89102 must call to schedule for appointment. This new location is directly behind the Chevron gas station on the corner of Rancho Drive and West Charleston Blvd. Contact person: Carol or Nathan. Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm. Telephone: 636-3033.

Thank you all for your cooperation. I am available for questions or concerns via my contact information below.

Kimberly Ann McGinn, D.O.
Associate Chief of Staff for Education
VASNHS Designated Learning Officer
Tele#: (702)636-3000 ext . 3141
Cell #: (702)429-0678
Fax #: (702)360-0533

Print a copy of the introduction letter.