What's it like to be a radiation oncologist at a Veterans Affairs hospital?

Leland, a collegue here at Richmond, said it well.

I’m inspired each day. While cancer can be scary, many Veterans have faced death before. Our patients have an incredibly high level of resilience and trust in the system. Many are dual beneficiaries, with both VA and Medicare benefits, but prefer to...

I have 3 experiences with VAs throughout schooling and practice. Based upon this, I feel compelled to assert the honest answer -- and I'm not dodging the inquiry -- "it depends." I attended medical school where the university and VA hospitals were, although separate buildings, connected on several f...