Certain positions within the VA health care system require specialized knowledge that can only be obtained through a two-year internship in the VA Technical Career Field (TCF) Program. These full-time internships include salary, benefits, training, and travel.

Biomedical Engineer	Human Resources Management
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist	Industrial Hygiene
Boiler Plant Operator	Inventory Management
Chief Business Office	Office of Health Information
Environmental Engineer	Office of Information and Technology
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Master's Program	Prosthetic Representative
Finance	Public Affairs
General Engineer	Safety Specialist
Health Information Management	Voluntary Management

Training for these internships is accomplished under experienced VA professionals known as preceptors. Chosen for their technical expertise and commitment to training, preceptors go through a lengthy application and screening process.

During the final year of training, preceptors work with interns to find a position that best fits their skills, needs, and circumstances. With more than 150 medical centers and hundreds of clinics nationwide, it is possible that you will need to relocate for a position. All interns are asked to sign a mobility statement before entering the TCF Program. If relocation is necessary for permanent placement, VA pays for moving expenses.

VA offers a designated number of TCF Program internships each year and intern opportunities are posted at various times throughout the year in different locations. 2012 TCF interns have been selected. Please check back in late-February to see the new list of 2013 locations and TCF contacts.