a participant in the program under this section shall be in writing and shall be signed by the participant containing such terms as the Secretary may specify. (e) Conditions for medical residency The Secretary may prescribe the conditions of employment of individuals participating in a medical residency under the program under this section, including necessary training, and the customary amount and terms of pay for such individuals during the period of such employment and training as a medical resident. (f) Obligated service (1) In general Each participant in the program under this section shall serve as a full-time employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs for a period of obligated service provided in the agreement entered into by the participant under subsection (d). (2) Practice area Service by a participant under paragraph (1) shall be in the full-time clinical practice of the profession of the participant or in another health care position in an assignment or location determined by the Secretary. (3) Notification Not later than 60 days before the date of the beginning of the period of obligated service of a participant, the Secretary shall notify the participant of that date. (g) Breach of agreement