(1)
In the case of employees of the Veterans Health Administration, such term means work-related instruction or other learning experiences to—
(A)
improve performance of current duties;
(B)
assist employees in maintaining or gaining specialized proficiencies; and
(C)
expand understanding of advances and changes in patient care, technology, and health care administration.
Such term includes (in the case of such employees) education and training conducted as part of a residency or other program designed to prepare an individual for an occupation or profession.