Training and Employment Forms
Transitioning to an Indian Health Career
Service Commitment Handbook
Reference his handbook for detailed information about your responsibilities as you prepare to pursue post-graduate clinical training or pursue a position at an Indian health facility to begin fulfilling your service commitment. You’ll also find information on required documentation when in training or serving as a clinician.
- Service Commitment Handbook [PDF - 5 MB]
You must submit the following forms as you prepare to graduate and begin your search for a post-graduate clinical training program or employment as an Indian health professional.
Pre-Training/Employment Documentation
You must submit the following forms in preparation for entering post-graduate clinical training or pursuing a position.
Pre-Training Documentation
The following forms are required when entering your final year of academic training in preparation for entering a post-graduate clinical training program.
- Request for Approval of Deferment (IHS-856-11) [PDF - 64 KB]
Due: Beginning of your final academic year. - Notification of Deferment Program (IHS-856-14) [PDF - 53 KB]
Due: No later than one month prior to graduation.
Pre-Employment Documentation
The following forms are required during your final year of academic training in preparation for your transition to employment as an Indian health professional.
- Preferred Placement (IHS-856-12) [PDF - 44 KB]
Due: Beginning of final academic year. - Placement Update (IHS-856-15) [PDF - 40 KB]
Due: Within 30 days of graduation and every 30 days thereafter (up to 90 days after graduation) if you have not secured employment.
In-Training/Employment Documentation
You must submit the following forms while participating in a post-graduate clinical training program or fulfilling your service commitment.
In-Training Documentation
The following form is required annually when participating in a training program that is longer than one year:
- Annual Status Report (IHS-856-16) [PDF - 53 KB]
Due: By the end of the year of training with a letter of good standing from your program director or coordinator.
Employment Documentation
The following form is required annually once you have begun your Indian health career until you have completed your service commitment.
- Annual Status Report (IHS-856-16) [PDF - 53 KB]
Due: Annually with a leave summary report.