Graduate Medical Education (GME)
Veterans Benefits
Veterans Educational Benefits for Resident and Fellow Physicians
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible dependents pursuing graduate medical education. Certain residency and fellowship programs are approved for veterans' educational benefits through the appropriate state and federal approval processes. Residents and fellows who are eligible for VA educational benefits may apply those benefits toward approved residency or fellowship training programs.
Approved GME Programs
The following Graduate Medical Education programs are approved for eligible veterans' educational benefits:
- Emergency Medicine Residency
- Family Medicine Residency
- Internal Medicine Residency
- General Surgery Residency
How to Apply for Benefits
Eligible residents and fellows should:
- Apply for VA educational benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Statement of Benefits.
- Submit the required documentation to the GME Office.
- Contact the GME Office for assistance with enrollment certification and benefit questions.
Resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits https://www.va.gov/education/
GI Bill® Information and Eligibility https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/
Contact Information
Graduate Medical Education Office
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
1086 Franklin Street Johnstown, PA 15905
Phone: 814-534-9845
Email: nmarano@conemaugh.org
Protection of Benefits
Conemaugh will not impose penalties on covered individuals due to delayed disbursement of qualifying VA educational benefits, consistent with applicable federal requirements.
Are you a veteran starting residency at Conemaugh?
Contact the GME Office as soon as you match or accept a position so we can assist with the documentation needed to use your VA educational benefits during training.