All training verification requests for interns, residents, and fellows in a Graduate Medical Education program should be directed to:
Terri Ellis, GME Vertifications Officer
Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University
Graduate Medical Education
P.O. Box 1980
Norfolk, Virginia, 23501
Phone: (757) 446-6060
Email: trellis@odu.edu
Steps for Requesting Postgraduate Training Verification
Step 1: All training verification requests for interns, residents or fellows in a Graduate Medical Education program should be directed to VHS-GMEVerifications@odu.edu
Step 2: Please ensure the proper authorization for the release of information form from the requestee is attached to the request.
Due to the number of verification requests received, please allow up to 10 business days for processing. Duplicate requests or requests for status updates (via email or telephone) within that interval may slow the process of fulfillment. For further questions or concerns please contact the GME office at 757-446-6190.
Additional information: if you are looking to request verification for one of the following, please contact the correct departments below:
- For malpractice claims/insurance: RISK@ODU.edu or Nai Andrew: standrnr@ODU.edu
- For employment verification: VHS-HR@ODU.edu.
- For MEDICAL and HEALTH PROFESSIONALS student verification: VHS-REGISTRAR@ODU.edu
- For FACULTY and professorship verification: ViceProvostforFacultyAffairs@ODU.edu
Steps for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Process
About 80% of Loan Forgiveness forms come from the “Public Service Loan Forgiveness” (PSLF) and the remainder come from other private institutions the process will be the same.
Access the Tool: Log in to your StudentAid.gov account and start the PSLF form and follow the steps below: *If you would like to view the information about the PSLF process, click on this link: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
Section 1 Completed by the Borrower (resident/fellow)
Section 2 Signed and dated by Borrower (resident/fellow)
Section 4 Employer Information (to be completed by the borrower – use MUST USE the information below:
Federal Employer ID (FEIN/EIN) Number: 54 6000 884 / Employer name: Old Dominion University / Employer website: www.odu.com
Select e-Signature: When you reach the signature step, select the electronic signature option and enter the name and email address of GME Office – VHS-GMEVerifications@odu.edu.
Section 5A Vice Dean/DIO signs
Employer Action: Your employer will receive an email from docusign.net on behalf of Federal Student Aid. GME Office will review, certify your employment, and digitally sign the form.
Automatic Submission: Once the employer signs, the form is automatically sent to the Department of Education for processing.
