Over eight years, Veselības centru apvienība has invested more than one million euros in its program for young doctors. By providing financial and practical support to new professionals, the initiative helps secure the future availability of medical services across Latvia.
VCA is the only private medical and healthcare company in the country that provides such extensive financial support for the education of young doctors at the Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) and the University of Latvia (LU). Last year, over €200,000 were invested in the residency support program, and young doctors specializing in gynecology and obstetrics, radiology, otorhinolaryngology, thoracic surgery, dermatology, and ophthalmology completed their residencies and are now continuing their work at VCA clinics.
"We highly value the decision of young specialists to dedicate their careers to medicine and the development of healthcare in Latvia. Our support program for young doctors, launched eight years ago, has already delivered significant results, creating a platform for these professionals to continue their education, drive innovation, and bring new approaches to outpatient care. As a socially responsible local private healthcare company, we have invested more than one million euros in this program – a contribution not only to Latvian medicine and medical professionals but also to people’s health and access to care. We are especially pleased that these young doctors continue to work at VCA, as it reflects both the quality of work at our clinics and the collegial support and investment we provide in further training for our doctors,” says Iveta Lāce, chairwoman of the board of VCA.
Young doctors often choose their specialization only at the end of their studies or during residency, so financial support and day-to-day guidance from experienced professionals are valuable in achieving their career goals. Importantly, during residency, young doctors begin working at VCA under the supervision of experienced colleagues, receive competitive salaries, and are supported in participating in additional training and attending international medical congresses. It has become a tradition to hold educational meetings between residents, VCA’s leading specialists, and representatives from LU and RSU.
