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Refresh Your Career at a May Job Event

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Spring is in full effect; this May, give your career a refresh with a new job at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  

VA recruiters will be attending several events in May, sharing more about how a career that’s All About Veterans can have a big impact and how to apply! 

If you are interested in learning more about VA, now is the time to meet with our recruiters as we attend the following events:  

Keep reading to see where you can meet our recruiters as they travel the nation in search of the brightest talent, and how you can share in our mission of serving the best patients in all of health care—Veterans! 

Be Gutsy 

Open yourself to new ideas, new perspectives, and new collaborations this Digestive Disease Week in San Diego, California (CA) from May 3-6, 2025. This premier meeting brings together professionals in gastroenterology, hepatology, GI endoscopy, and surgery to share knowledge, learn, and collaborate. 

DDW’s Career and Recruitment Center is your one-stop shop for career resources at the conference; access is free when you register. Be sure to stop by VA’s booth (#5408) to learn more about how your skillset can make a difference in the life of a Veteran. 

You can register for this event here.  

Be Informed 

The American Geriatric Society’s annual meeting, held in Chicago, IL from May 8-10, 2025, is the premier educational event in geriatrics. This annual meeting offers many continuing education sessions, including invited symposia, workshops, and meet-the-expert sessions. Sessions will include information about emerging clinical issues, current research in geriatrics, education, health policy, and delivery of geriatric health care. 

VA recruiters (Booth #330) will be there and ready to discuss how you can join the mission of caring for our nation’s Veterans. Stop by to learn more! 

You can register for this event here

Be the Change 

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) will host its annual meeting in sunny Los Angeles, CA from May 17-21, 2025. Join one of the 450+ scientific sessions, four plenary sessions, and 1,000+ poster presentations to learn how you can work to help improve the lifestyle of your patients and community at large, enhance their mental and physical functioning, prevent illnesses, and improve existing illnesses. 

While you’re there, meet with a VA recruiter (Booth #2212) who can share more information on how you can help address the unique stressors and experiences Veterans may face. If you’re passionate about making a real impact, find your purpose with a career in mental health at VA! 

You can register for this event here.  

Work at VA 

Are you ready to take the first step toward a career that’s All About Veterans? Join our recruiters at these upcoming events. 


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