We offer a clinical research volunteer program which provides individuals the opportunity
to observe clinical research processes. Our program is open to undergraduate and
post-graduate students, private practice clinicians, and individuals from other hospitals.
Medical school graduates, currently practicing clinician, and physicians with prior
training in a foreign country may apply.
Any applicant that has graduated from medical school must have completed USMLE Steps
1 and 2 (minimum score of 230) or COMLEX Levels 1 (minimum score of 550) and 2, with
no failed attempts.
Acceptance to the Clinical Research Volunteer Program is dependent on faculty availability.
The faculty member with whom the research volunteer is working will ensure HIPAA compliance.
Research volunteers can begin in any month of the academic year except for April or
May. They must commit to a minimum of six months of participation.
The applicant must obtain the appropriate immigration visa if needed. If an applicant
can commit to nine to twelve months of participation, the department may be willing
to sponsor a J1-Scholar visa application.
Research volunteers will work within the confines of their IRB-approved research projects.
They will not participate directly in any clinical care.
Research volunteers will meet with Carol Dickerson on a monthly basis to review research
progress.
Research volunteers will not be permitted in patient care areas (eg, preoperative
clinic, postanesthesia care unit, operating room, intensive care unit) unless the
IRB-approved research project explicitly requires data gathering in these areas.
Research volunteers must not remove patient information from the hospital and are
strongly advised to work within official working hours.
Research volunteers will respect departmental workspaces. They are allowed in areas
specifically designated for their use. They are not allowed in such areas as the resident
lounge or call room.
Participation in the Research Volunteer Program has no direct bearing on future internship,
residency, or fellowship applications.
Two letters of recommendation from clinical faculty at current practice group or academic
institution. For undergraduate students, a letter from the faculty advisor will suffice.
Curriculum vitae
Demonstrated proficiency in English. If medical education was conducted in English,
please submit a copy of your medical school diploma. If medical education was conducted
in another language, send TOEFL score.
After being accepted to the program, please email: proof of negative PPD (Mantoux testing) within last 12 months, influenza
vaccination if you will be here between September 1 and March 1, and criminal background
check.
user icon Research Volunteer Director: TBD
user icon Research Volunteer Coordinator: Carol Dickerson, MS, MBA| envelope icon mcganes@augusta.edu
