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Articles about Reasons

Discover the reasons why employees choose to work at VA from our rewarding mission to career growth and benefits package.

VA resident talks to a patient.

May 13, 2026

Top 5 reasons residents choose VA

Nearly 70% of all U.S. physicians complete some or all of their training at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility. Many of them choose to stay with VA, building a long and rewarding career serving Veterans. Read on to discover the top five reasons residents choose VA.

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March 18, 2025

Rural Community Profile: Poplar Bluff, Missouri

A banner that says, “Exploring Rural VA Communities” and “White River Junction, Vermont.”

February 28, 2025

Rural Community Profile: White River Junction, Vermont

A banner that says, “Exploring Rural VA Communities” and “Fort Meade, South Dakota.”

January 24, 2025

Rural Community Profile: Fort Meade, South Dakota

VA pharmacists, working in a pharmacy, surrounded by shelves of medications.

January 10, 2025

Celebrate National Pharmacist Day with VA

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December 20, 2024

Rural Community Profile: Roseburg, Oregon

A banner that says, “Exploring Rural VA Communities” and “Big Spring, Texas.”

November 22, 2024

Rural Community Profile: Big Spring, Texas