❤️ Manhattan VA Clinical Research Volunteers
📅 Start Date: ASAP
🏢 Organization: Manhattan VA Medical Center & Brooklyn VA Medical Center
🩺 Position Overview
The Manhattan VA Clinical Research Volunteer Program offers students an opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting clinical research focused on important cardiovascular and neurological conditions.
Volunteers assist with studies involving hypertension, heart failure, and stroke management across the Brooklyn and Manhattan VA Medical Centers. This is a strong opportunity for students interested in medicine, clinical research, and patient care.
📋 Responsibilities
- Assist with clinical research studies
- Support research activities related to hypertension, heart failure, and stroke
- Assist research teams with study-related tasks
- Help with data collection and research documentation
- Work alongside healthcare professionals and clinical researchers
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in a clinical setting
🎓 Qualifications
- Strong interest in medicine, healthcare, or clinical research
- Reliable and committed to the required schedule
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented and able to follow research protocols
- Comfortable working in a hospital or clinical research environment
- Willingness to learn and contribute to ongoing research
⏰ Time Commitment
Academic Year: 10 hours per week
Summer: 20 hours per week
Volunteers are expected to maintain a consistent commitment throughout their selected period.
🤝 Compensation
Volunteer position
🌟 Why This Opportunity?
This opportunity provides meaningful exposure to clinical research and patient-focused healthcare, with a focus on conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and stroke. It can be especially valuable for students preparing for medical school or exploring careers in clinical research.
📩 How to Apply
Interested students should contact the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System Voluntary Service Office at (212) 686-7500 ext. 7920 to inquire about current openings for this research study.
