Jeannette SouthPaul, M.D., DHL(Hon), FAAFP, executive vice president and Provost of Meharry Medical College, joins James E.K. Hildreth, PhD, MD, to discuss the longstanding relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs and medical schools across the country. Together they delve into the impact this collaboration has on medical students, veterans and the broader health care landscape. SouthPaul also shares insights from her 20 years of active duty service in the United States Army and highlights the importance of diversity in the clinical workforce for veterans.